Autism News and Announcements
ASA Participates in Press Conference on Mercury
and Autism
ASA President & CEO Lee Grossman Discusses Autism
Epidemic in America
BETHESDA, MD—March 30, 2006—The Autism Society of
America (ASA)--along with Evidence of Harm author David
Kirby (see story below), UPI journalist Dan Olmsted and Rep.
Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)--participated in a press conference in
Washington, DC, on vaccines, mercury and autism. ASA President &
CEO Lee Grossman briefed attendees, which included several media
outlets, on the staggering numbers of those with autism in this
country, the ever-growing numbers of children being diagnosed and the
economic impact autism will have on America in the future. To read
more, visit: www.autism-society.org/news.
ASA President & CEO Lee Grossman was
recently quoted on ESPN.com and Sports Center about hoops sensation
Jason McElwain. To view, http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2352763
ASA has compiled a list of recent articles and
announcements that have appeared in the news and come through ASA’s
network over the past two weeks.
Evidence of Harm Receives Investigative
Reporters and Editors Award
Author David Kirby is Cited for “Careful and Meticulous
Reporting” in his Book on Thimerosal and Autism
NEW YORK, March 28, 2006 -- Evidence
of Harm - Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic (St.
Martin’s Press Paperback edition March, 2006) has been awarded the
“Investigative Reporters and Editors 2005 Award for Outstanding
Investigative Reporting in a Book.”
“I am honored to be recognized by such a prestigious
jury of my peers,” Kirby said. “I hope this award will inspire other
investigative writers to follow their leads and their hunches, and to
report on all controversial topics that warrant a closer look.
Thankfully, freedom of the press survives in America.”
For more information, please visit http://www.evidenceofharm.com/.
Art exhibit: Nancy Bea Miller's Genre of
Inclusion project
Only Human II
April 2-30, 2006
Manayunk Art Center
419 Green Lane (rear)
Philadelphia PA 19128
Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 9a.m.-3p.m.
215-482-3363
http://www.manayunkartcenter.org/ or
http://www.nancybeamiller.com/
Boston's Hire the Disabled Career Expo
April 26, 2006
Marriott Copley Place Hotel
110 Huntington Ave.
10a.m.-3p.m.
For a registration information, visit: http://www.eop.com/exporegistration.html
Podcast: Internet radio show on autism
http://www.autismpodcast.org/
The first U.S. showing of Mozart & the Whale
will be Friday, April 14, 2006 in area theaters throughout Spokane,
Washington, one of the locations where the film was shot. The film's
official website is http://www.mozartandthewhale.com/.
The Autism Advocate: ASA's #1 Member Benefit
The following article appeared in the 2nd edition 2005
issue of ASA's most coveted member benefit: the Autism Advocate
magazine. By joining ASA, you will receive this publication that will
regularly provide you with timely information and articles on autism
written by leaders in field. If you join online before April 30th
you'll receive a special free autism awareness packet that
includes an autism awareness wristband (and more) as well as a coupon
for $5 off a 10-pack of autism awareness wristbands. To join
ASA and receive the Autism Advocate in full, along with ASA's
many other benefits, go to www.autism-society.org/join.
Read article: “Stress
and the Loss of a Family Member"
Already a member? Go to www.autism-society.org/magazine
to read the Autism Advocate online.
Developments in Development
ASA thanks Horsepower Harley-Davidson
for their fundraising event featuring an autism model train display at
the dealership and raised funds for ASA for research and awareness. We
applaud their efforts and welcome them into our family! For more
information on Horsepower Harley-Davidson, http://www.horsepowerhd.com/.
ASA would like to congratulate Tennessee Titan
and ASA and autism supporter Travis LaBoy and his new wife,
Nohea, on the celebration of their marriage at Luana Hills Country Club
in Kailua, Hawaii. LaBoy, who has a brother with autism, was honored at
ASA's Evening of Champions Dinner during the national conference last
summer in Nashville, Tennessee, for his work in the autism community
through his foundation. To learn more about LaBoy's dedication to those
with autism, go to http://www.travislaboyfoundation.org/.
SPECIAL: Upcoming Events for National Autism Awareness
Month*
Central California Chapter of ASA
Kaylene Nicole Run for Autism Awareness
April 15, 2006
Woodward Park Mountain View Shelter, Fresno, CA
For more information, call 559-579-2597
Connecticut Chapter of ASA
David Kirby, author of Evidence
of Harm, will speak at the West Hartford Town Hall
April 4, 2006
7-9p.m.
No cost, but registration required; call 888-453-4975 or e-mail asconn@...
16th Annual Statewide Conference on Autism
featuring Temple Grandin and Brenda Smith-Myles
April 29, 2006
8a.m. 4p.m.
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Cost is $55 for members, $75 for non-members
To register, go to http://www.autismsocietyofct.org/,
call 888-453-4975 or e-mail asconn@...
Greater Akron (Ohio) Chapter of ASA
Positive Behavior Supports: Helping Your Child
Succeed in School
April 18, 2006
Email asagreaterakron@...
or call 330-543-3955 for more details
Hudson Valley (New York) Chapter of ASA
5th Annual Walk for Autism and Informational
Fair
April 30, 2006
9a.m.-1p.m.
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
For more information, http://www.walkforautism/
Oakland County Chapter of ASA
Oakland County Chapter of ASA and Village Green
Companies present Splash Day
April 22, 2006
2-5 p.m.
Regents Park of Troy
2751 Melcombe Circle
Troy, MI 48067
248-641-5333
Who: EVERYONE
Cost: FREE
*Please note that other ASA chapter events will be
listed in the upcoming 2nd edition 2006 of the Autism Advocate,
due to mail next week.
Conference News and Notes
The ASA Conference Department is pleased to announce
American Airlines as an official carrier for the Autism Society of
America’s 37th National Conference in Providence, Rhode Island.
American Airlines is offering a 5% discount on coach and first class
fares for travel into Providence or Boston. To review fare and schedule
information, make your reservations and avoid the $10 telephone
reservation service charge: www.AA.com. Be sure to enter discount code:
A3676BC. Or, if you prefer, call American Airlines Meeting Services at
800-433-1790 with discount code A3676BC.
Looking for ASA's Own "American Idol"
Attention persons with autism! Can you sing like an
American Idol? Well show us your stuff! ASA is looking for a talented
individual to sing the National Anthem at the general opening session
and ceremony for the 37th National Conference, Lighting the Way to
Hope, in Providence, RI, Thursday, July 13.
If you are a person with autism, or have a loved one with autism, who
has a special talent for singing and would like to be considered for
this prestigious honor, please submit a tape or CD to: Delaware Chapter
- ASA, 5572 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware, 19808.
The winner will receive coach air travel for two, hotel
room for two nights (Wed./Thurs.) and registration to the conference
for you and a companion. Please postmark submissions no later than
Friday, April 28th, 2006.
Seminar: Autism Does Not Have to be a Life
Sentence
April 27, 2006
6:30-8:30p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel, Orlando-Airport
For more information, http://www.autismrepairinstitute.com/
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