tell the world!

March 12, 2000

We have been busy here contacting our local media.....newpapers, TV and

radio trying to get the word out about the rally. Also I wear my Autism

Awareness ribbon to work every day and have people ask me what it's for,

which then gives me a chance to tell them about the rally and why it is

so important.

Each one of us may only cause a very small ripple in the vast sea of

humanity, but together as one, we can achieve a tidal wave that will

wash away ignorance, indifference and intolerance.

We must all speak as one voice to tell our country and our world about

Autism and what is needed to find the cause(s).

We can, speaking in one strong voice, make sure that legislative bills

that will increase funding for research and special services provided at

local levels, will be passed.

We can help put an end to what seems to be an ongoing battle for the

parents of children with special needs, when they try to get services

for their child.

How many times have all of us on this list read posts from parents in

different parts of the country, tell us how their request for a service

or a need their child had, was denied at an IEP? Too many times!

We, the parents, grandparents and caregivers of our autistic children

must stand as one, speak as one and RALLY as one to let the nation and

yes the world know about the impact autism has on us.

They must be made aware of the growing number of newly diagnosed cases

of autism, and how inadequate the current funding is for programs and

services for autistic children.

Each one of us on this list must not allow that voice to be silenced!

Make today the day that you contact your local newspaper, new station,

and radio station and let them know about something great that will be

happening in Washington DC on April 8th, the Autism Awareness Rally!

--

June

" Do little things with great love. " Mother

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