The government recently published Think Autism, a new strategy for improving the lives of adults with autism in England. The strategy includes the ‘Autism Innovation Fund’, £4.5 million available throughout 2014/15 to support delivery of some of the government’s key priorities. The Think Autism strategy includes the funding of organisations putting forward proposals from July that enable people with Autism to gain and grow skills for independence and employment. Proposals should demonstrate the core characteristics of: Innovation, including either technology or innovative service design or provision Partnership: an integrated approach to local services and/or partnership with local businesses, employers or other services

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