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e-Speaks || October 3, 2008
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UN Global Focus on Autism
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Autism Speaks hosted more than150 first ladies and dignitaries at a conference, held during the opening of the 63rd UN General Assembly, to discuss the global epidemic of autism. Mrs. Ban Soon-taek, wife to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, served as the event chair. At the event, Autism Speaks unveiled its new Global Autism Public Health Initiative, an international advocacy effort to raise awareness, increase research and improve service delivery. Read more and view photos and video
here.
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Busiest Walk Weekend of Fall Season Raises Over $1.5 Million
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Seven Walk Now for Autism events took place this past weekend, with nearly 20,000 participants raising over $1.5 million. Read more and view photos and video from the
Cleveland,
Fort Wayne,
Greater Hudson Valley,
New Jersey Shore,
Rochester,
Sacramento,
and
West Plains
Walks.
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2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Gala Raises over $848,000
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The Autism Speaks to Wall Street: 2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Gala was held at New York's Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday, October 1, raising over $848,000 in support of Autism Speaks. Read more and view photos and video
here.
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Virginia
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Legislation has been prefiled for introduction in Virginia to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. House Bill 1588 will require Virginia healthcare policies to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other medically necessary, evidence-based treatments for up to $36,000 a year. The Virginia General Assembly will kick off its 2009 session on January 14, 2009.
Read more.
To sign up to receive action alerts on this effort and autism insurance reform legislation in your state, visit
AutismVotes.org.
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Chevy Sponsors Family Night at Wrigley Field
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On September 22, Autism Speaks' National Sponsor Chevrolet hosted the "Wrigley Field Experience" at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Families enjoyed running the bases, stadium tours and meeting former Cubs stars. Read more and view photos
here.
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Vote for Toni Braxton on "Dancing With the Stars"
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Tune in on Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET and vote for Autism Speaks' spokesperson Toni Braxton on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." Be sure to
vote for Toni
and her dance partner, season one champion Alec Mazo, this upcoming Monday night!
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In Their Own Words: Autism and Religion
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, a rabbi shares his insights on integrating children with autism into communities of faith.
Read more.
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Coming Soon
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Oct. 4
Baltimore Walk Now for Autism
(Towson, Md.)
Carolinas Walk Now for Autism
(Concord, N.C.)
Seattle Walk Now for Autism
(Seattle, Wash.)
Oct. 5
Long Island Walk Now for Autism
(Wantagh, N.Y.)
New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism
(Nashua, N.H.)
ING Direct Ride Now Southern California
(Long Beach, Calif.)
Oct. 6
Third Annual Autism Speaks Golf Classic at Sleepy Hollow
(Scarborough, N.Y.)
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