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Senator Barack Obama on Autism and Disability From the candidate's website: "We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination .... policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities." Obama's comprehensive agenda to empower individuals with disabilities fits in with the campaign's overarching message of equalizing opportunities for all Americans. In addition to reclaiming America's global leadership on this issue by becoming a signatory to -- and having the Senate ratify -- the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the plan has four parts, designed to provide lifelong supports and resources to Americans with disabilities. They are as follows: First, provide Americans with disabilities with the educational opportunities they need to succeed. Second, end discrimination and promote equal opportunity. Third, increase the employment rate of workers with disabilities. And fourth, support independent, community-based living for Americans with disabilities. http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/awdplan The National Autistic Society of America does not endorse any political candidate. Tags: autism aspergers pddnos autistic autismspeaksvids obama clinton guiliani romney huckabee edwards |
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Mitt Romney on Autism and Disability No information could be obtained on the Romney campaign's disability platform. At the time of upload, the Romney campaign had failed to return emails. The National Autistic Society of America does not endorse any candidate for President. Tags: autism aspergers pddnos autistic autismspeaksvids obama clinton guiliani romney huckabee edwards |
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Re: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Autism and Disability Video Cam Direct Upload Tags: autism aspergers pddnos autistic autismspeaksvids obama clinton guiliani romney huckabee edwards |
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Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Autism and Disability From Hillary 2008 website: Disability rights are civil rights -- the right to be treated equally. They are human rights -- the right of all people to fulfill their God-given potentials. And they are an urgent issue for America -- because America will never achieve our potential until all Americans can achieve theirs. Now obviously we have come a long way in this country. But, we have our work cut out for us if we're going to keep the promise that we should -- that we will continue to work for a more perfect union that includes Americas. For the past seven years, it's as though people with disabilities have been invisible to this President and his administration. If you're a child who can't get the special education classes you need -- you're invisible. If you're a citizen who wants to vote, but the polling place doesn't have the right equipment or the right help -- you're invisible. If you're a worker wants a job, but can't find one that accommodates your disability -- you're invisible too. Well, people with disabilities may be invisible to George Bush, but they are not invisible to you, and they will never be invisible to me. This is a cause I've been involved with for throughout my 35 years. For more, read here: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/speech/view/?id=4045 The National Autistic Society of America does not endorse any candidate. Tags: autism aspergers pddnos autistic autismspeaksvids obama clinton guiliani romney huckabee edwards |
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Southwest Florida - 2008 Walk Now for Autism Southwest Florida Walk Now for Autism Raises Over $170,000 On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2,800 people enjoyed the 6th annual Southwest Florida Walk Now for Autism at Estero Community Park in Estero, Fla. The walkers, on more than 160 teams, raised over $170,000, to date. Walkers enjoyed performances by The Mighty Quint, San Carlos Park Elementary Dance Team and the Calendar Girls (a non-profit dance team of ladies aged 50 and over), clowns, face painters and a magician. Children met Toys"R" Us' Geoffrey the Giraffe, Swampee of the Florida Everblades and Missy Miracle from the Fort Myers Miracle. The Southwest Florida Walk welcomed WINK News' Jennifer Stacy as emcee. Other local luminaries in attendance included Lee County school board member Robert Chilmonik, WINK News reporter Nicole Papageorge and reporter Chelsea Samuels and photographer Mark Beaudin from The News-Press. The Walk hosted a resource fair, which showcased 38 companies and organizations, (double the size of last year's resource fair) including Adonis Autism Center, Lee County Sheriff's Office, Butterfly Effects, CARD, Eden Florida, Lee County Parks & Recreation Special Needs, KIDSpirit and SWFL K-9 Search & Rescue. A number of generous sponsors aided in the success of the Southwest Florida Walk Now for Autism, especially: Beef O' Brady's, Bradanna, Inc., Charlotte Regional Medical Center, DeAngelis Diamond Construction, DN Higgins, Hodges University, Kirsten Rachon and James Schmitt, Lee Memorial Hospital, Peace River Regional Medical Center and Walgreens, which all made financial contributions. Eleven companies and organizations served as in-kind donors, contributing everything from refreshments to volunteer manpower. A special thank you to Summit Church which provided volunteers, walkers and food for the hungry crowd. Media sponsors included WINK News, Beasley Broadcasting, SW Florida Parent & Child, The News-Press, Random Art House and Charlotte Sun Herald. Many thanks to returning Walk Chairs Elly Hagen Memoli and Dawn Itzkowitz, and the dedicated walk committee for making the Southwest Florida Walk such a success. Visit the Southwest Florida Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism site to find a Walk in your area. Tags: autism speaks walk now for Southwest Florida fundraiser |
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Autism Every Day - 7 minute version Autism Every Day is a film produced by Lauren Thierry and Jim Watkins of October Group and Eric Solomon of Milestone Video. A 13-minute version of the film was screened at A New Decade for Autism, a fundraising event held May 9, 2006 in New York City. Tags: autism speaks signs family |
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Open Your Eyes - Sean Delaney Sean Delaney is musician as well as a Direct Support Professional with the Special Needs Program in upstate New York. After spending several years working with adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, he felt compelled to speak to his generation. This song is a plea to his peers to open their eyes and encourage them to become more aware and involved with this rapidly growing population. Please visit his myspace site for more information about Sean and his music. http://www.myspace.com/sdotlyric Tags: autism speaks sean delaney music video |
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A World Where... Video and photograph montage of children and families living with autism, set to the music of pop group "Five for Fighting." Tags: autism speaks benefit five for fighting music family a world where video |
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IAN Parents video "If I Could Do One Thing" IAN, the Interactive Autism Network, is an innovative online initiative designed to accelerate the pace of autism research. From the comfort of their homes, families can provide researchers with critically needed information. IAN also matches families with research studies in their area. Tags: autism interactive network speaks public service announcement fundraising |
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Developing a Great IEP, with Gary Mayerson - Part 1 Developing a Great IEP, with Gary Mayerson, the latest in Autism Speaks' instructional video series, is now available at autismspeaks.org and YouTube. The free 12- minute video provides important information for parents who are encountering the IEP process for the first time, as well as tips for parents who have been through the process before. Tags: autism speaks schooling IEP school district |