Re: Re: Planning a Gathering (Was Winona's frustration/taking action)

[Guest guest]

Perhaps we need to do some planning and strategizing off-list? What are your

opinions on this, everyone?

Also, for those who can't attend, why not set up a webcast?

I like the idea of a retreat somewhere, but I'm not familiar with any that

have what we want. I will make a few inquiries to those in the know.

Liz

[Guest guest]

I wonder if we could get people/organisations, whatever, to donate excess

airmiles?

Re: Planning a Gathering (Was Winona's

frustration/taking action)

Further ideas re the cost aspect: if there is a " planning " or

preliminary gathering, and if it is done under the umbrella of a

nonprofit, there might be the possibility of treating travel

expenses as a charitible donation - just as you can claim mileage

for volunteer work. Any CPA parents on this list?

On airline costs - again, we need to link with an airline PR person

or higher up. Given our numbers, we know there are parents of

children with ASD working for airlines. The good PR from aiding

with travel expenses will appeal to some company. Wings for Little

Angels has already done some leg work on the issue of making flight

more accessible - anyone here linked with that org?

There are sooo many families across the country and the world

concerned with the same issues as the members of this list that

contacts and assistance will be found in every arena.

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