Guest guest Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Does anyone out there know anything about Easter Seals coming to Houston and how they're connected with Avondale House. I've never even heard of Avondale House. How did they get chosen to be a partner? Were any parents consulted? I heard that Avondale House is going to be the main recipient of any money raised through the Houston Tackles Autism campaign sponsored by the Texans. Is any of this true? would love to know more. Groogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I would love to know more as well. As a chapter of the Autism Society of America that has an extensive network in Houston, I was not even informed of any meetings that took place in Houston... or invited to be a part of any plans once in Houston, etc -- for our chapter to partner with them on.... So apparantely it is a big secret that is not well kept. I mean that respectively - but with concern because I would think the area ASA Chapters would be in the loop somehow... Our chapter would love to be involved, I think we could do good things... With sorta apologies to anyone from or benefitting from Avondale House --- I have never even heard of them at any Resource Fairs or community projects. If they are serving the population of Autism to the degree worthy of such millions - then one would think one would hear more of them and all these opportunities for children with autism. I think that there are many other avenues to go through with funding. Avenues that promote community involvement for individuals with autism versus residential housing - which is about all I know that Avondale does..... I do encourage folks to ask honest questions because this is a big deal. There are so many autism organizations that serve families with autism in community settings, therapy, educational, treatment, community involvement, etc --- I just cannot believe Avondale was the only consideration or choice.... My 2 cents, M. Guppy Groogan wrote: Does anyone out there know anything about Easter Seals coming to Houston and how they're connected with Avondale House. I've never even heard of Avondale House. How did they get chosen to be a partner? Were any parents consulted? I heard that Avondale House is going to be the main recipient of any money raised through the Houston Tackles Autism campaign sponsored by the Texans. Is any of this true? would love to know more. Groogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I was in Sterling McCall Acura in Houston earlier this week and picked up a flyer on " Driving for Autism " where you can buy raffle tickets for a new car, benefitting autism. The website referenced is www.drivingforautism.com and there you will find info on Easter Seals and Avondale House. FYI. Deana Koudelik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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