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ACTORS FOR AUTISM AT CLAY AIKEN EVENT!

Actors for Autism made quite an impact in November at the Clay Aiken Charity Event, "Voices for Change" which was held at the Century Plaza Hotel. Executive Director Alisa Wolf, President Travolta were on hand as Cross received an award for the film, "Normal People Scare Me." This 10 minute documentary has received attention worldwide. In the film, a 15 year old boy with autism interviews pre-teens and teens on what it is like to have autism. The 10 minute film also won the People's Choice Award at the Chaminade film festival in the San Valley. Currently, they are in post-production of the feature length version of this film which will be released sometime in October 2005. In the photo from left to right: Diane Bubel, Travolta, Keri Bowers, Clay Aiken, Cross, Alisa Wolf and Jace King. Become a member

MEDIA ACCESS AWARDS

Executive Director, Alisa Wolf & President, Travolta were on hand at the Media Access Awards to present the Landon Award. This award is given to an individual who has made a lifetime commitment to the advancement and inclusion of people with disabilities in the media industry. The purpose of the Media Access Office is to actively promote the employment and accurate portrayal of persons with disabilities in all areas of the media and entertainment industry, ensuring that the industry recognizes people with disabilities as part of cultural diversity. click here

ARCA Conference

Travolta & Alisa Wolf attended the Association of Regional Centers Conference in February at the Wyndham Emerald Hotel in San Diego. Their presentation, "How acting is therapeutic" is based on their book, "Acting for kids on the Autistic Spectrum." Look for it in bookstores this summer! The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) represents twenty-one (21) regional centers in California that provide services to more than 186,000 Californians with developmental disabilities. Regional centers are non-profit organizations that contract with the state Department of Developmental Services. This public-private non-profit partnership results in the expenditure and monitoring of more than two billion state and federal dollars for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The function of the Association is to support the purpose, intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Located in Sacramento, ARCA is an advocate, promoting action, legislation and public policy on all matters affecting the well being of persons with developmental disabilities and the prevention of developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities include mental retardation, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism and related disorders.

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The Autism Perspective Magazine

If you haven't seen the premier issue of TAP magazine, get your subscription in now! Cole and his family are featured on the cover in this first issue. Actors for Autism is featured on page 68. Don't miss out! TAP, The Autism Perspective Magazine, was founded upon the passionate philosophy that those living with and treating autism spectrum disorders and pervasive development disorders should have a single resource that presents the full perspective of options for therapies, new understanding, treatments, and services. To subscribe to TAP magazine click on the link below. www.theautismperspective.org

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Autism One Radio

Travolta & Alisa Wolf were heard on Autism One Radio promoting their book, "Acting for kids on the Autistic Spectrum" and other upcoming projects for Actors for Autism. Many listeners tuned in on March 14th and Actors for Autism received an overwhelming response! If you did not catch the interview...you can log on to Autism One Radio and search the archives. www.autismone.org/radio/

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BECOME A MEMBER OF ACTORS FOR AUTISM!

Actors for Autism is a non-profit organization comprised of people in the entertainment industry who are dedicated to the advancement, education and exposure of people on the autistic spectrum. AFA's goals are to create opportunities in the all aspects of the entertainment industry including: acting, animation, music, broadcasting,theatre, dance and film-making. Actors For Autism depends on donations, memberships and other fees to sustain the costs of maintaining the organization and providing services, supports and scholarships. Becoming a member is one way to make a donation and receive special member benefits.

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Join today and become a charter member of Actors for Autism. The first 100 members will receive a FREE DVD copy of the 10 minute version, "Normal People Scare Me". Sincerely, Alisa Wolf Executive Director/Founder Actors for Autism www.actorsforautism.com

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