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Our Mission:  <\/strong>The REACH Collective focuses on outcome-based research related to areas that impact community participation and health for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and\/or Intellectual Disabilities.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Latest News and Community Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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REACH Collective Peer Specialist is interviewed by WHYY!<\/a><\/h4>

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Exciting News From The REACH Lab – PCORI award $7.5 million for a new study!<\/a><\/h4>

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