Autism Education Alliance

About Disarm Disarm Education Fund plays a vital role in movements for peace, social justice, and human rights at home and around the world. Now, in a dynamic partnership with Global Health Partners, Disarm is promoting community-based medical programs that provide training and resources to support sustainable public health systems throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1976 as a gun control group, Disarm worked to ban all private ownership of handguns and to require the licensing and registration of all rifles and shotguns. Our early efforts led to the creation of the National Coalition to Ban Handguns. In the 1980s, Disarm broadened its focus to build opposition to nuclear weapons, particularly such firststrike systems as the Strategic Defense Initiative ( Star Wars ). Our support for the Plowshares movement, led by antiwar activists Daniel and Philip Berrigan, reflects our ongoing commitment to a world without nuclear weapons. And Disarm was an early and persistent advocate for a reduction of the bloated military budget and the redirection of government resources to education, the alleviation of poverty, and other human needs. In this period, Disarm became a prominent critic of U.S. intervention in the internal affairs of other nations in the Americas, a stance we vigorously maintain. Disarm was especially active in protesting Washington's role in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Throughout El Salvador's long civil war, Disarm worked to end U.S. military aid and support for the right-wing death squads, while helping the country's popular liberation movement open the door for peace and democracy. We helped build the movement to cut off Washington's support for the Contra war in Nicaragua and end U.S. interference in

The New York City Urban Debate League (NYCUDL) is dedicated to empowering public school students across New York City by harnessing the transformative power of debate. Through its programs, NYCUDL aims to nurture the next generation of informed, compassionate, and courageous leaders. Offering resources for both students and coaches, NYCUDL fosters an inclusive environment for all participants while ensuring equal access to debate opportunities. The organization emphasizes its commitment to non-discrimination, supporting a diverse community within its vibrant debate culture. Generated from the website

The National Urban Technology Center, also known as Urban Tech, is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in New York City that has been committed to enhancing educational opportunities for marginalized communities for over 25 years. By integrating STEM education, social-emotional learning, and parent engagement, Urban Tech empowers students and families with the skills necessary to thrive in a technology-driven world. Through its Family Empowerment Centers, Urban Tech provides cutting-edge technology, digital and financial literacy programs, and personalized learning platforms to foster academic success and career pathways. Their initiatives also focus on conflict resolution and anti-bullying strategies, promoting safer and more inclusive school environments for all students. Generated from the website