ASO ACTION ALERT: Join us for Presidential Town Hall on Insurance Coverage

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Dear Friend of ASO and Autism Insurance Parity Advocates:

ASO is partnering with the National Health Council to spotlight autism insurance parity for the Presidential Candidates in two events - one in Cleveland and the other in Columbus - in advance of the Presidential Primary here on March 4. Ohio is a key state in the presidental election and candidates from both parties are campaigning here actively. Currently, two Autism Insurance Parity Advocates are scheduled to speak - Melville in Cleveland and Marie Crawford in Columbus. Each event is free and open to the public. Presidential candidates and their staff have been invited to participate in the event. This is a great opportunity to highlight the issue of autism insurance parity on a national stage and perhaps have the opportunity to hear the candidates address this issue. Please plan on attending!

Details for the events follow below.

Sincerely,

Autism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...web: www.autismohio.org

The National Health Council, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, will sponsor a town hallmeeting and news conference on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Cleveland, OH and Thursday, February 28, 2008 in Columbus, OH. The event starts at 10:00am and ends at 11:30am.

People and families affected by disease and/or disability are strongly encouraged to attend.

A statement signed by 48 CEOs (including the ASA) of the nation's leading patient groups will be released. The statement highlights the lack of effective coverage for millions of Americans and seeks to educate political candidates about the need for solutions. The event will also feature patients' personal stories on this important topic.

A "town hall" meeting will follow the news conference and highlight how people and families can become more involved in this effort. Presidential candidates and their staff will be invited to participate in the event.

Cleveland (Wednesday, 2/27) - The event in Cleveland will take place in Salon F of the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center (127 Public Sq.). Parking is free (mention "National Health Council" to attendant). For directions, call 216.696.9200 or visit the hotel's website - For directions, call 216.696.9200 or visitwww.marriott.com/hotels/travel/clesc-clevelandmarriott-downtown-at-key-center. Click here for a flyer with more details.Columbus (Thursday, 2/28) - The event in Columbus will take place in the Clinton Room of the Fawcett Center at The Ohio State University (2400 Olentangy River Rd.). For directions, please visit the Fawcett Center website at www.fawcettcenter.com or call them at 614-292-1342. Click here for a flyer with more details.

The flyers and additional information is available on our blog: http://nationalhealthcouncil.blogspot.com. For more information, please contact ph LaMountain at joseph.lamountain@... or202.288.5124. We look forward to seeing you on February 27th or February 28th!

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