Get ready, set and walk with Autism Speaks on Saturday, Oct. 22 at The University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park.

The Houston Autism Speaks Walk is back to promote acceptance and raise funds for people with autism. This year, the Walk will be held in person to bring the community together to fuel the organization’s mission and help people with autism reach their full potential.

The Houston Autism Speaks Walk is inviting everyone to participate in its event to provide a network of friendship and support. Autism Speaks Walk events are tailored to fit local needs in each community. Activities include a face painter, balloon artist, yard games, kindness chalk and wall, sensory-friendly activities and more.

The event is Saturday, Oct. 22 at Lynn Eusan Park at the University of Houston, located at 4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77004. Registration and activities open at 8 a.m., and the walk is from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees are recommended to arrive an hour prior to the Walk beginning for the opportunity to partake in all activities.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 44 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States have autism as of 2021. Autism Speaks has aided more than 26 million people through funds from the Walk, which provides resources, research, advocacy and support to meet the needs of those with autism and develop an inclusive environment.

For more information about the Autism Speaks Walk, visit act.autismspeaks.org. To join the conversation on social, follow Autism Speaks on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter and use #AutismSpeaksWalk.