RE: Re: Please help raise money for Autism Speaks

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As far as I know, it does not. I would love to hear about any families who have been helped locally by Autism Speaks.

What EXACTLY will Autism Speaks do with this money? Will any of it come back to this local community?Thanks, Steve > >> >> >Â > >We are hosting a fundraiser at Footprints on University Drive in Plantation. Â Please come out and support this great cause.> >> >> >See attached flier:> >> >> >April 29th from 10-5> >> >> >Hope to see you there.>

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As far as I know, it does not. I would love to hear about any families who have been helped locally by Autism Speaks.

What EXACTLY will Autism Speaks do with this money? Will any of it come back to this local community?Thanks, Steve > >> >> >Â > >We are hosting a fundraiser at Footprints on University Drive in Plantation. Â Please come out and support this great cause.> >> >> >See attached flier:> >> >> >April 29th from 10-5> >> >> >Hope to see you there.>

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It goes towards research. And will be part of the walk now for Autism Speaks To: sList Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 3:25 PM Subject: Re: Please help raise money for Autism Speaks

What EXACTLY will Autism Speaks do with this money? Will any of it come back to this local community?

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Yes it does.  RESOURCES: The Resource Guide is a nationwide database that provides individuals and families with local resources that service a variety of needs from early intervention through adult care. It is one of the largest databases of autism resources and service providers in the U.S., searchable by state or by zip code, resources are organized in over 35 categories. All resources are available on line, and no charge at www.AutismSpeaks.org/community/family_services OUTREACH: Family Services Outreach projects spotlight important topics to promote awareness and information to the autism community. Community Connections, a monthly e-mail newsletter, offers practical tips on dealing with everyday situations, and up-to-date information form experts and families who share their success stories. TOOL KITS: (Available to OUR Local Community and Other Communities) 100 Day Kit, available in English and Spanish, provides information for families whose child has recently been diagnosed with autism. School Community Tool Kit provides information and resources for general education and administrative school staff to support a positive school experience for children with autism. Talking to Parents about Autism: Action Kit contains tools to help initiate the critical conversation with parents if someone suspects their child may be exhibiting early signs of autism. The Autism Safety Project provides guidelines for communication with individuals with autism during emergency or law enforcement situations. Transition Toolkit: The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit was created to serve as a guide to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood. Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit: A tool kit to assist families in the first 100 days after an Asperger or High Functioning Autism diagnosis. GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY: Family Services Community Grants serve to build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the capacity to effectively serve the autism community. Other grant programs provide camper scholarships and support for financially disadvantaged families during natural disaster and other catastrophic events. The Following are Autism Speaks Community Grants issued in Florida; the TOTAL Grant list can be found at this link: http://www.autismspeaks.org/about-us/grant-search-location/results/florida (see BOTH pages 1 & 2 of Total list at link) $25,000 Grant to Project Lifesaver – Renaissance Learning Center -- Palm Beach County $24,346 Grant to U of Florida CARD center: Inclusive summer camp for Students in Autism Spectrum $22,134 Grant University of South Florida CARD– Learning Academy at the University of South Florida $19,955 Grant to UCF CARD – REACH (Real Experience in Autism Classroom Helps) $20,000 Grant to UM CARD - Providing Outreach and Education to Underserved Minority Families ALSO, there have been several Baker Summer Camp scholarships issued in Florida: Florida Autism Center - Summer Camp 2010 Daytona Beach Providing Autism Links and Supports - Camp Two Can Orlando, FL (2010 and 2011) Pediatric Behavioral Services Kids Camp – ville, FL (2011) OTHER, NON-FAMILY SERVICES GOALS/AIMS: AWARENESS: As a result of the award-winning Autism Speaks ‘Odds’ campaign in partnership with the Ad Council, there has been a 43 percentage point increase in public awareness of ASDs. In December 2007, the United Nations declared April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. Don’t forget Autism Speaks Light it Up Blue Campaign in April to promote autism awareness. SCIENCE: Since its inception in 2005, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $142.5 million to research through 2014 and developing innovative new resources for families. Autism Speaks is dedicated to facilitating global research into the causes, treatments and an eventual cure for autism by: Promoting cross-disciplinary cooperation, Funding research, Organizing research summit meetings, and Establishing standards for data collection and management to benefit the scientific community. ADVOCACY: Nationwide, few private insurance companies or other employee benefit plans cover autism therapies. In fact, most insurance companies autism as a diagnostic exclusion, meaning that no autism –specific services are covered. Autism Votes, and initiative of Autism Speaks, is working to change state insurance laws to require private health insurance policies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Sign up to receive updates at www.autismvotes.org. From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of SteveSent: Monday, April 23, 2012 3:26 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Please help raise money for Autism Speaks What EXACTLY will Autism Speaks do with this money? Will any of it come back to this local community?Thanks, Steve > >> >> >Â > >We are hosting a fundraiser at Footprints on University Drive in Plantation. Â Please come out and support this great cause.> >> >> >See attached flier:> >> >> >April 29th from 10-5> >> >> >Hope to see you there.>