Autism Pensacola Splits from ASA to Keep Funds Local

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Autism Pensacola Splits from ASA to Keep Funds Local

Managing Editor's Note: As many of you know, a large portion of the

autism community banded together over the last couple of weeks to

support NAA's

bid to win $1,000,000 in the Chase giveaway. Many were surprised that

the Autism Society of America was silent throughout the campaign,

despite repeated attempts to enlist their help to garner a pot of cash

to help families with autism through non-controversial

programs.  Today's Google alert included this story about a local

chapter spinning itself off to retain autonomy.  Read the full article

at PNJ.com:

Autism Pensacola is the new name for the Autism Society of the

Panhandle. The change makes it independent of the Autism Society of

America, which is reorganizing.The move ensures money raised locally stays here, said Quint Studer, executive committee president. " The

national group wants more control and decision-making and for the money

to be held in the Northeast, " he said. " By becoming independent, we

control our funds and make decisions on when to support national

(causes)... "