PORTLAND RALLY-AUTISM AWARNESS MONTH

[Guest guest]

Second Annual Autism Awarness Rally

Sunday, April 22 from 1-4pm.

Gather at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Oregon

To commemorate the little steps our children are taking towards

recovery, and in support of autistic adults in our community, the

Oregon Families (and everywhere else!) will rally on Sunday, April 22.

Join us in celebration of those who have helped improve the quality of

life for many autistic individuals. There will be autism information

available and media coverage.

Please help rally friends, relatives, neighbors, caretakers and

therapists of any indidividual affected by autism to gather, show

support and help increase awareness of this devastating disorder. In

support of Autism Awareness Month, family and friends will be wearing

yellow attire.

Ribbons in support will be available at the rally.

Rally Speakers:

Dr. M. Edelson-Director, Autism Society of Oregon

Seth Alford-Co-President of FEAT

Dave -Co-Founder of REACT(Research and Education for Autistic

Children's Treatment)

Dr. Kathi Calouri-Project PACE (Personalizing Autistic Children's

Education)

Hamblen-Project PACE

Kathy Henley-Executive Director or Autism Research & Resources or

Oregon (ARRO)

Joanne Hummel-Chair, Family Advisory Committee, Portland Habilitation

Dave Humphrey-Kirkman Labs, Inc.

Juli Mendenhall-Founder of Portland GFCF parent support group.

Dr. Benson Schaeffer Ph.D-Clinical Psychologist

Therese Steward-Director and Founder of Children's Development School

of Oregon (CDSO)

Dr. Gene Stubbs-OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

(CDRC) and Northwest Autism Foundation.

Other speakers are planned but not confirmed!

Presented by Parents of Children with Autism. No registration is

required. Rain or Shine (bring umbrellas. For additional information

contact Tory Mead at or email-tory@....