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e-Speaks || March 14, 2008
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Autism Speaks Plans Events to Mark
World Autism Awareness Day
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Autism Speaks has announced a series of international events to mark the inaugural celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, an unprecedented global effort to heighten awareness about autism. The April 2 events will take place on three continents and in venues ranging from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to local bookstores and the worldwide web, and are expected to generate significant national and international media coverage.
Read more
and
visit
the World Autism Awareness Day site.
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Autism Speaks Co-Founders Join Families on Capitol Hill in Support of Disability Savings Act
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Autism Speaks co-founders Bob and Suzanne Wright joined families with children who have autism and other disabilities at a press conference in Washington, D.C. in support of Senator Christopher Dodd's (D-CT) new bill creating tax-free Disability Savings Accounts (DSAs) to help families save for the long-term needs of their children with disabilities. Under Sen. Dodd's plan, the DSAs would, for the first time, provide recognition in the US tax policy for the special savings needs of individuals and families with autism and other disabilities. The DSAs could be used for a broad array of the expenses associated with autism and other disabilities; ranging from intervention services to out-of-pocket medical expenses and respite care. Read more, view photos and video
here.
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Missouri State
General Assembly
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Legislation was recently introduced in the state of Missouri by State Representative Sam Page (D-82), and Senator Chris Koster (D-31) that, when passed, will require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. The bills would require Missouri healthcare policies to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other treatments prescribed by an insured's treating physician. Both bills are identical and the language of the bill closely follows model legislation drafted by Autism Speaks earlier this year.
Read more.
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Autism Speaks Staff and Volunteers "Build the Future Together" at Leadership Conference
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Nearly 400 Autism Speaks' staff and volunteers convened in Northern Virginia for the annual national leadership conference. The event focused on the goal of "building the future together" through the organization's walks, special events, family services, scientific research and awareness efforts. Awards were presented to the organization's top volunteers in walk revenue, walk growth, press coverage and more. Read more, view photos and video
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Kickoff for a Cure III Raises over $1.97 Million
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On March 12, over 500 guests gathered at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City for Kickoff for a Cure III, an evening to benefit Autism Speaks and The Gillen Brewer School, which raised over $1.97 million. The evening's honorees were Alcoa CEO Alain Belda; Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones; New York Stock Exchange Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer; and former Jewel Companies, Inc., Chairman Donald S. Perkins. Read more, view photos and video
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INSAR Publishes Inaugural Issue of
Autism Research Journal
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The inaugural issue of Autism Research, a new journal published by the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), is available online, and will be available in print in the next few weeks. You may access all articles for this issue via this link: http://www.autismresearchjournal.com. Autism Research promises to bring fresh perspectives into the field because of its wider reach. By harnessing the expertise of scientists both new to the field and those from distant geographic locations, this journal offers a vehicle for communication and inspiration that can help transform the field. To read lay abstracts of the articles, click here.
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In Their Own Words: Why We Walk
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, a devoted walker reflects upon his years of participation, detailing the reasons that he keeps coming back to "Walk Now for Autism".
Read more.
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