About the Dan Marino Foundation
Since 1992, working to improve the lives of people with autism and other special needs.
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Our Mission
In 1992, the Dan Marino Foundation (DMF) was created as a 501(c)(3) organization by Dan and Claire Marino, when their second son Michael was diagnosed with autism. Today, 5.3 million Americans meet the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder, and 1 out of every 7 people in the US is diagnosed with a developmental disability.
For over 28 years, DMF has led innovation and change with the mission to “empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.” With less focus on why someone has autism and more on their hopes and dreams, we provide pathways to independence.
Respecting and embracing the potential of the young people we work with, the Foundation has raised more than $80 million to create and support unique and impactful initiatives. Among these are the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics, and Marino Campus post-secondary schools in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.
Working to reduce the over 80% unemployment rate for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, the Foundation is at the forefront of creating award-winning technologies including the Virtual Interview Training Agent software (vita). In the spring of 2020, Marino Virtual Learning will premiere offering online courses focused on building skills around social competency, independent living, and gainful employment.
For over 28 years, DMF has led innovation and change with the mission to “empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.” With less focus on why someone has autism and more on their hopes and dreams, we provide pathways to independence.
Respecting and embracing the potential of the young people we work with, the Foundation has raised more than $80 million to create and support unique and impactful initiatives. Among these are the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics, and Marino Campus post-secondary schools in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.
Working to reduce the over 80% unemployment rate for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, the Foundation is at the forefront of creating award-winning technologies including the Virtual Interview Training Agent software (vita). In the spring of 2020, Marino Virtual Learning will premiere offering online courses focused on building skills around social competency, independent living, and gainful employment.
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