Fwd: Help Ohio Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day

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This email contains special storytime info and link; it's from Autism Speaks. The link I sent previously obviously does not work! Sorry about that! Autism Speaks <cleveland@...> wrote: " Egeresi" <egerpatt@...>Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:04:01 -0700Subject: Help Ohio Celebrate World Autism Awareness DayFrom: "Autism Speaks" <cleveland@...> World Autism Awareness

Day Wednesday, April 2, 2008www.worldautismawarenessday.org On December 18, 2007 the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 62/139 declaring April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. This UN resolution is one of only three official disease-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world's

attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages all Member States to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. It further expresses deep concern at the prevalence and high rate of autism in children in all regions of the world and the consequent developmental challenges. Autism Speaks believes that World Autism Awareness Day will shine a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities will help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and will impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD will celebrate the unique talents and skills of persons with

autism and will be a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe. By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of children worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to make this possible. For more information on World Autism Awareness Day, visit www.worldautismawarenessday.org. Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day in your Community! Wear your Autism Speaks Puzzle Pin Inform your friends and family about World Autism Awareness Day by forwarding this email Read a book on autism, then donate the book you've finished to your local library Visit your local & Noble for a special "Let's Be Friends Storytime" during Autism Awareness Month Encourage your local Mayor to make a World Autism Awareness Day Proclamation Sign up for a Walk Now for Autism event in your community If there is not a walk in your community, participate in a Virtual

Walk in honor of World Autism Awareness Day Encourage your school to celebrate with these activities Encourage your company or local businesses to celebrate with these activities For more ideas on how to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day in your community, visit www.worldautismawarenessday.org. Autism Awareness Rally Planned at Ohio StatehouseApril 2nd - 5th Annual Rally The Centers for Disease Control now reports that the incidence of autism in the United States is 1 in 150 children. There are over 10,000 families in Ohio dealing with this urgent public health problem every day. Ohio individuals with autism, advocates, families, and state legislators will gather for

the Autism Awareness Rally at the Statehouse in April, which will be declared by Governor Ted Strickland as Autism Awareness Month in Ohio.Rally participants will be calling for immediate legislative action to respond to this growing health crisis, including passage of HB 170 Health Insurance coverage, a Senate companion bill of HB 170, a Medicaid Waiver and many other issues. The rally will take place on the South Lawn of the Statehouse at 11 a.m. until 12:30 PM on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, which has been declared WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY BY THE UNITED NATIONS!The Rally will feature speakers such as: Ken Carano, Governor Strickland's Regional Director State Senator State Representative Bacon To name a few! Rock Til' it Stops is just 2 weeks away on April 12th! Tickets are going fast! Please visit us at http://events.autismspeaks.org/asrocktilitstops to purchase your tickets online, check out available sponsorship opportunities and find out more about the evening's events. Last

year's event sold out so be sure to get your tickets soon so you don't miss out on this exciting benefit. PLEASE HELP THE 1 IN 150 CHILDREN IN OUR COUNTRY WITH AUTISM! For more information or to purchase tickets by check please contact the co-chairs: Shari Goldberg sharigoldberg22@... or 440-449-9922 orLori Millstein honeylori@... or 216-591-1123 About Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is a 501©3 dedicated to increasing awareness of the growing autism epidemic and to raising money to fund scientists who are searching for a cure. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob . Bob is Vice Chairman and Executive Officer, General Electric and the former Chairman and CEO of NBC Universal. Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now (CAN) recently combined

operations, bringing together two of the leading organizations dedicated to accelerating and funding biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism spectrum disorders; to increasing awareness of the nation's fastest growing developmental disorder; advocating for the needs of affected families; and providing family services to answer those tough questions families might need to ask, but don’t know who to turn to. Our Mission: We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all

who deal with the hardships of this disorder. No other organization offers the nationwide, comprehensive mission funding Research, Awareness, Advocacy and Community Services. As such, Autism Speaks serves as the national umbrella for the entire autism community. Autism Speaks unique approach works to advance the science, provide a united voice for the community, and invites the general public in to become part of our crusade. We Need Your Help: Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, affecting 1 in 150 children born today. Despite the high prevalence and growing health care costs associated with caring for a child with autism, autism research receives less than 5% of the research funding of

many other, less prevalent, childhood diseases. About Walk Now for Autism: Walk Now for Autism is a 5K family walk and an autism community resource fair heightening public awareness and raising money to fund autism research. Scheduled in over 70 U.S. cities in 2008, Walk Now for Autism’s national appeal extends beyond the autism community. Attendees include families and friends united in their support of those

affected by autism; business and civic leaders; medical professionals; educators; and local and national celebrities. Attendees come from a wealth of backgrounds and ethnicities sharing a commitment to finding the missing piece of the puzzle Upcoming Walks in Ohio Cleveland Walk Now for AutismSunday, September 28th, 2008At Progressive Field Cincinnati Walk Now for AutismSaturday, May 3rd,

2008Cincinnati Zoo Columbus WalkSunday, October 12th, 2008Schottenstein Center at OSU To register for one of these walks please visit www.walknowforautism.orgRemove yourself from this mailing.Remove yourself from all mailings from Autism Speaks.