Guest guest Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 March 2009 March Movement on House Bill 8 March has been an active month for House Bill 8 (formerly HB170). The bill will require private health insurance companies to provide coverage for autism therapies and treatments. Parents, providers and employers attended and testified during two House Health Care Access & Affordability Committee hearings in March with a third scheduled for March 31 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 114 of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Family and friends are invited to attend this hearing to show support for the bill. A vote is expected in the near future. Click here to ask questions. Stay informed, take action and see sample letters by visiting www.autismvotes.org/ohio. Call or write your legislator to tell them why passage of this bill is so important. Rally around on April 1 Join hundreds of families, advocates, county staff, support personal and individuals with disabilities on April 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Ohio Statehouse Lawn, West Plaza (facing High Street). Present a unified voice with HB8 Co-sponsor Ted Celeste and Autism Speaks Jay Studdard and schedule meetings to meet personally with legislators throughout the day. Grand givers In our February eBlast, we featured the $1,000+ Club, individual participants who raised over $1,000 for the 2008 Columbus Walk Now for Autism event. We would now like to recognize those individuals and families who generously donated over $1,000 to the Columbus Walk. On behalf of everyone at Autism Speaks, congratulations and thank you for your generous support! Jim BudrosS. Trevor Ferger & FinnTom FitzpatrickEydie Garlikov Gill Jim GilmourPamela GrossBill Ingram IngramMarci IngramMark JaynesMike & Lori JaynesTim & Kavanaughann KelleySheila Klein KunesRich & Paige Langdale LipperDerrick Long Merrell MielyJoe MiletiElaine Miseta & Barbara Peacock Ginni Ragan Rife Rudin SanfordJim & Marilyn Simons Steve Skilken Harry Slatkin SlatkinShane & Barbara TruemanMarcy UngarDella & Carey Wallace WalshBob & Peggy Walter Anonymous DonorAngels with AutismBlackburn's Fabrication Inc.CDC MedicalHinson Family Trust A. & Kathleen C. Rutherford FoundationJewelers Charity Fund For ChildrenKLA-TencorMaster Clean METSS CorporationNationwide Children’s Center for Autism Spectrum DisordersNew York Center for AutismOakstone AcademyOhio Orthopedic SurgeryOhioHealthSafelite Charitable FoundationUnited Precast, Inc. White Castle Columbus AreaWhite Castle Management Co.Willard Grizzell Middle SchoolWireless InnovationsWolfe Associates, Inc. Editors Note: Due to a data entry error, Angelo, team captain of “Bare Escentuals” was accidentally omitted from the $1,000+ club last month. raised over $1,000 for the Bare Escentuals team total of $1,300. Get Nutty The OSU Students Team is looking for a bunch of nutty (as in Buckeyes) team members. If you are an OSU student and are interested in joining the 2009 Columbus Walk Now for Autism on October 11th just email us. Also be a part of the student chapter of Autism Speaks. Check out the website or join us for one of these upcoming activities: Friday, April 3, 2009 April Meeting 167 Hall5:00 PM: Club business6:00 PM: Special guest speakers Wynn, Ph.D. & Ratliff-Schaub, M.D. Tuesday, April 7, 2009Movie Night Mozart and the Whale (2005)6:30 PM Psychology Building, room 14The Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH Sunday, April 19, 20091st make-up fundraising event! featuring Kay and mark. cosmetics1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Hall, room 230 1787 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH April - More than Showers April is Autism Awareness Month. And…April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. This is the perfect time to set up your Walk Team and get started on your fundraising efforts for October 11, 2009. Check out Austin’s Team. They have already raised $3,500 towards their goal of $5,000! Also check out the new rolling Honor Roll on each personal page for the Columbus Walk Now for Autism. You may see your name in ‘lights’! School To-Do’s Hold a bake sale Hold a wacky hat day Roll spare change Teachers vs. students softball or basketball Sell puzzle pieces Bag groceries for charity More Work To-Do’s Start a Corporate Walk Team Distribute Autism Facts Use your Voicemail Send E-mail Utilize your Website Advertise, Advertise, Advertise More Mark Your Calendar Beginning in April, local events for the autism community will be included in each monthly eBlast. If you would like to submit an event, email us. A Growing Guide Refer often to the Family Services Resource Guide. The guide currently has over 200 Ohio providers that offer services for a variety of autism needs, from early intervention through adult care. To submit a service, click here. Calling One and All The first Autism Community Resource Fair was held at the 2008 Columbus Walk Now for Autism event. There were 35 Columbus providers who participated. The 2009 Columbus Walk Now for Autism event on October 11 will include a Community Resource Fair – a one-stop-shop for families affected by autism. If you are interested in participating contact us for more details. Autism Speaks...Columbus is listening!!! Mailing Address:Autism Speaks - Princeton, NJ Headquarters1060 State RoadSecond FloorPrinceton, NJ 08540 US Contact Name: Regional Walk DirectorTelephone Number: (609) 228-7317 Remove yourself from this mailing.Remove yourself from all mailings from Autism Speaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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