Jupiter, FL (May 4, 2021)—Dr. Marlene Sotelo, BCBA-D, MT-BC, has been promoted to Executive Director of the Els for Autism Foundation from her previous role as Chief Operating Officer, a title she has held since 2018. She joined the organization as Director of Programs in 2014. The announcement was made by Marvin R. Shanken, Founder and […]

Els for Autism has launched registration for The Autism Innovations and Global Impact Conference: Building a Neurodiverse Workforce, a virtual event focused on providing the tools and best practices for businesses or individuals interested in hiring employees with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), initiating a neurodiverse workforce program, or expanding an existing program. Taking place March […]

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Els for Autism Foundation is pleased to announce they will be hosting the Autism Innovations and Global Impact Conference: Building a Neurodiverse Workforce conference on March 12 & 13, 2021. The objective of the conference is to provide tools and best practices for businesses or individuals interested […]

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jupiter, Florida (July 30, 2020)— Out of an abundance of caution for our donors and with recent travel restrictions to and from The Bahamas, Els for Autism has decided to postpone its 10th Annual Golf Challenge Grand Finale. The Grand Finale was scheduled to take place at the Baha Mar Resort […]

DALLAS (March 26, 2019) — Arcis Golf —the second largest owner-operator of private, resort, and daily fee clubs in the United States—will launch a nationwide campaign in April called “Arcis Round Up For Autism” that expands its partnership with legendary golfer Ernie Els and the Els for Autism Foundation. In conjunction with April’s World Autism […]

Jupiter, Fla– (May 3, 2018) Els for Autism Foundation staff celebrated Autism Awareness Month at the 7th Annual Light It Up Blue fundraiser April 26 at 1000 NORTH in Jupiter, FL. Dressed in blue attire, nearly 180 guests arrived to support the Foundation and enjoy lite bites and blue cocktails on 1000 NORTH’s terrace, while […]

The newly created Seaver Els Institute will bring together personalized education, clinical research and scientific investigation for individuals and families who are affected by autism spectrum disorder (NEW YORK – April 2, 2018) The Els for Autism Foundation announced today a joint initiative with Mount Sinai Health System of New York to create The Seaver […]

(Press Release by The US Sailing Center Martin County) JENSEN BEACH (February 7, 2018) The US Sailing Center Martin County’s most helpful team member is Joshua Banks. Executive Director Alan Jenkinson made the presentation on Jan. 26. USSMC members, parents Bob and Vicki Banks, and the Els for Autism Foundation personnel attended the ceremony, followed by a […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 25, 2018) The 2018 Els for Autism Golf Challenge will kick off with a new and exciting Preview Event at Stanford Golf Course on Monday, February 12, 2018, co-chaired by Mr. Steve Peck of SAP and Mr. Gary Gauba of CenturyLink. Mr. Ernie Els will be attending the event and will host a clinic […]

Jupiter, Fla. (November 15, 2017) – Els for Autism Foundation announces the opening of the Sensory Arts Garden and Pavilion at The Els Center of Excellence.  The 13,000-square foot Sensory Arts Garden is both a therapeutic and educational destination for children and adults providing a meaningful experience through the exploration of nature and stimulation of […]