Re: 2004 Preidential Candidate Responds to Unlocking Autism questionnarie

[Guest guest]

( just a little tip Kerry was the only one to respond)

www.unlockingautism.org/downloads/kerryresponse.pdf

Subject: 2004 Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism

Questionnaire

As mentioned in the article copied below, the Unlocking Autism group asked 7

good questions of the presidential candidates, such as.....

..

4) Between 2000-2003, the states reportedly returned $1.7 billion earmarked

for special education. Yet, school systems continue to battle parents and

fail

to provide services again and again for these children claiming that they

have

no money for the programs. Would you support legislation that would require

more accountability for the actual use of federal funds sent to the states

that

is allocated for special education to ensure that no child is left behind as

a result of unspent education dollars? YES or NO, explain.

..

It is interesting to read about the candidates responses to the

questionnaires

on the Unlocking Autism website at http://www.unlockingautism.org/

..

2004 Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism Questionnaire

..

In October of 2003, Unlocking Autism began a dialogue with both the

Republican National Committee and the Democrat National Committee to bring

the issues

of autism to the forefront of the 2004 Presidential Election.

..

At the UA Power of 1.5 conference in April 2004, the Disability Grass Roots

Outreach Coordinators from both the RNC and DNC were invited to explain to

conference attendees where autism fit into each of the party platforms.

During

the conference, we told both parties that we would shortly be issuing a

questionnaire to both Presidential Candidates with questions on how they

would handle

the issues of the autism community if elected.

..

In May 2004, Unlocking Autism sent a copy of the questionnaire to the

Chairman of each party, the Disability Grassroots Outreach Coordinator of

each party,

the Chairman of each campaign and the Disability Policy Advisor for each

campaign. A final deadline of 90 days post administration of the

questionnaire

was established giving each party and campaign a full opportunity to respond.

..

One candidate met the deadline and one did not.

..

Unlocking Autism communicated with both parties on a completely equitable

basis. When we spoke with the RNC or Bush-Cheney campaign about an issue, we

called and followed up on it with the DNC or Kerry- campaign, and vice

versa. All communications were controlled through one contact so that there

was

no opportunity for any political misappropriation.

..

Our goal is not to influence political action or endorse either candidate but

to provide the autism community with responses from the candidates on seven

consistent concerns that we talk to parents about on a daily basis through

the

Unlocking Autism Call Center.

..

With a potential of 10,000,000 people of voting age in this country that have

someone they love in their life with autism, our community has more influence

than we might think possible if we would just put it to use. This is the

time that the candidates should really be paying attention to issues that are

near and dear to the heart of all Americans.

..

To find out more about the questions Unlocking Autism asked and the answers

we received, visit our website at www.unlockingautism.org.

[Guest guest]

( just a little tip Kerry was the only one to respond)

www.unlockingautism.org/downloads/kerryresponse.pdf

Subject: 2004 Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism

Questionnaire

As mentioned in the article copied below, the Unlocking Autism group asked 7

good questions of the presidential candidates, such as.....

..

4) Between 2000-2003, the states reportedly returned $1.7 billion earmarked

for special education. Yet, school systems continue to battle parents and

fail

to provide services again and again for these children claiming that they

have

no money for the programs. Would you support legislation that would require

more accountability for the actual use of federal funds sent to the states

that

is allocated for special education to ensure that no child is left behind as

a result of unspent education dollars? YES or NO, explain.

..

It is interesting to read about the candidates responses to the

questionnaires

on the Unlocking Autism website at http://www.unlockingautism.org/

..

2004 Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism Questionnaire

..

In October of 2003, Unlocking Autism began a dialogue with both the

Republican National Committee and the Democrat National Committee to bring

the issues

of autism to the forefront of the 2004 Presidential Election.

..

At the UA Power of 1.5 conference in April 2004, the Disability Grass Roots

Outreach Coordinators from both the RNC and DNC were invited to explain to

conference attendees where autism fit into each of the party platforms.

During

the conference, we told both parties that we would shortly be issuing a

questionnaire to both Presidential Candidates with questions on how they

would handle

the issues of the autism community if elected.

..

In May 2004, Unlocking Autism sent a copy of the questionnaire to the

Chairman of each party, the Disability Grassroots Outreach Coordinator of

each party,

the Chairman of each campaign and the Disability Policy Advisor for each

campaign. A final deadline of 90 days post administration of the

questionnaire

was established giving each party and campaign a full opportunity to respond.

..

One candidate met the deadline and one did not.

..

Unlocking Autism communicated with both parties on a completely equitable

basis. When we spoke with the RNC or Bush-Cheney campaign about an issue, we

called and followed up on it with the DNC or Kerry- campaign, and vice

versa. All communications were controlled through one contact so that there

was

no opportunity for any political misappropriation.

..

Our goal is not to influence political action or endorse either candidate but

to provide the autism community with responses from the candidates on seven

consistent concerns that we talk to parents about on a daily basis through

the

Unlocking Autism Call Center.

..

With a potential of 10,000,000 people of voting age in this country that have

someone they love in their life with autism, our community has more influence

than we might think possible if we would just put it to use. This is the

time that the candidates should really be paying attention to issues that are

near and dear to the heart of all Americans.

..

To find out more about the questions Unlocking Autism asked and the answers

we received, visit our website at www.unlockingautism.org.

[Guest guest]

Subject: 2004 Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism

Questionnaire

As mentioned in the article copied below, the Unlocking Autism group asked 7

good questions of the presidential candidates, such as.....

..

4) Between 2000-2003, the states reportedly returned $1.7 billion earmarked

for special education. Yet, school systems continue to battle parents and

fail

to provide services again and again for these children claiming that they

have

no money for the programs. Would you support legislation that would require

more accountability for the actual use of federal funds sent to the states

that

is allocated for special education to ensure that no child is left behind as

a result of unspent education dollars? YES or NO, explain.

..

It is interesting to read about the candidates responses to the

questionnaires

on the Unlocking Autism website at http://www.unlockingautism.org/

..

2004 Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism Questionnaire

..

In October of 2003, Unlocking Autism began a dialogue with both the

Republican National Committee and the Democrat National Committee to bring

the issues

of autism to the forefront of the 2004 Presidential Election.

..

At the UA Power of 1.5 conference in April 2004, the Disability Grass Roots

Outreach Coordinators from both the RNC and DNC were invited to explain to

conference attendees where autism fit into each of the party platforms.

During

the conference, we told both parties that we would shortly be issuing a

questionnaire to both Presidential Candidates with questions on how they

would handle

the issues of the autism community if elected.

..

In May 2004, Unlocking Autism sent a copy of the questionnaire to the

Chairman of each party, the Disability Grassroots Outreach Coordinator of

each party,

the Chairman of each campaign and the Disability Policy Advisor for each

campaign. A final deadline of 90 days post administration of the

questionnaire

was established giving each party and campaign a full opportunity to respond.

..

One candidate met the deadline and one did not.

..

Unlocking Autism communicated with both parties on a completely equitable

basis. When we spoke with the RNC or Bush-Cheney campaign about an issue, we

called and followed up on it with the DNC or Kerry- campaign, and vice

versa. All communications were controlled through one contact so that there

was

no opportunity for any political misappropriation.

..

Our goal is not to influence political action or endorse either candidate but

to provide the autism community with responses from the candidates on seven

consistent concerns that we talk to parents about on a daily basis through

the

Unlocking Autism Call Center.

..

With a potential of 10,000,000 people of voting age in this country that have

someone they love in their life with autism, our community has more influence

than we might think possible if we would just put it to use. This is the

time that the candidates should really be paying attention to issues that are

near and dear to the heart of all Americans.

..

To find out more about the questions Unlocking Autism asked and the answers

we received, visit our website at www.unlockingautism.org.

[Guest guest]

I think this says it all. The Bush campaign didn't even take the time to

answer the questions. I personally think Kerry answered the questions in a

way that pleases me, a Mom with a son with autism. Just another reason not

to vote for Bush as far as I am concerned.

2004 Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism

Questionnaire

As mentioned in the article copied below, the Unlocking Autism group asked 7

good questions of the presidential candidates, such as.....

..

4) Between 2000-2003, the states reportedly returned $1.7 billion earmarked

for special education. Yet, school systems continue to battle parents and

fail

to provide services again and again for these children claiming that they

have

no money for the programs. Would you support legislation that would require

more accountability for the actual use of federal funds sent to the states

that

is allocated for special education to ensure that no child is left behind as

a result of unspent education dollars? YES or NO, explain.

..

It is interesting to read about the candidates responses to the

questionnaires

on the Unlocking Autism website at http://www.unlockingautism.org/ . 2004

Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism Questionnaire . In

October of 2003, Unlocking Autism began a dialogue with both the

Republican National Committee and the Democrat National Committee to bring

the issues

of autism to the forefront of the 2004 Presidential Election.

..

At the UA Power of 1.5 conference in April 2004, the Disability Grass Roots

Outreach Coordinators from both the RNC and DNC were invited to explain to

conference attendees where autism fit into each of the party platforms.

During

the conference, we told both parties that we would shortly be issuing a

questionnaire to both Presidential Candidates with questions on how they

would handle

the issues of the autism community if elected.

..

In May 2004, Unlocking Autism sent a copy of the questionnaire to the

Chairman of each party, the Disability Grassroots Outreach Coordinator of

each party,

the Chairman of each campaign and the Disability Policy Advisor for each

campaign. A final deadline of 90 days post administration of the

questionnaire

was established giving each party and campaign a full opportunity to

respond.

..

One candidate met the deadline and one did not.

..

Unlocking Autism communicated with both parties on a completely equitable

basis. When we spoke with the RNC or Bush-Cheney campaign about an issue,

we

called and followed up on it with the DNC or Kerry- campaign, and

vice

versa. All communications were controlled through one contact so that there

was

no opportunity for any political misappropriation.

..

Our goal is not to influence political action or endorse either candidate

but

to provide the autism community with responses from the candidates on seven

consistent concerns that we talk to parents about on a daily basis through

the

Unlocking Autism Call Center.

..

With a potential of 10,000,000 people of voting age in this country that

have

someone they love in their life with autism, our community has more

influence

than we might think possible if we would just put it to use. This is the

time that the candidates should really be paying attention to issues that

are

near and dear to the heart of all Americans.

..

To find out more about the questions Unlocking Autism asked and the answers

we received, visit our website at www.unlockingautism.org.

[Guest guest]

I think this says it all. The Bush campaign didn't even take the time to

answer the questions. I personally think Kerry answered the questions in a

way that pleases me, a Mom with a son with autism. Just another reason not

to vote for Bush as far as I am concerned.

2004 Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism

Questionnaire

As mentioned in the article copied below, the Unlocking Autism group asked 7

good questions of the presidential candidates, such as.....

..

4) Between 2000-2003, the states reportedly returned $1.7 billion earmarked

for special education. Yet, school systems continue to battle parents and

fail

to provide services again and again for these children claiming that they

have

no money for the programs. Would you support legislation that would require

more accountability for the actual use of federal funds sent to the states

that

is allocated for special education to ensure that no child is left behind as

a result of unspent education dollars? YES or NO, explain.

..

It is interesting to read about the candidates responses to the

questionnaires

on the Unlocking Autism website at http://www.unlockingautism.org/ . 2004

Presidential Candidate responds to Unlocking Autism Questionnaire . In

October of 2003, Unlocking Autism began a dialogue with both the

Republican National Committee and the Democrat National Committee to bring

the issues

of autism to the forefront of the 2004 Presidential Election.

..

At the UA Power of 1.5 conference in April 2004, the Disability Grass Roots

Outreach Coordinators from both the RNC and DNC were invited to explain to

conference attendees where autism fit into each of the party platforms.

During

the conference, we told both parties that we would shortly be issuing a

questionnaire to both Presidential Candidates with questions on how they

would handle

the issues of the autism community if elected.

..

In May 2004, Unlocking Autism sent a copy of the questionnaire to the

Chairman of each party, the Disability Grassroots Outreach Coordinator of

each party,

the Chairman of each campaign and the Disability Policy Advisor for each

campaign. A final deadline of 90 days post administration of the

questionnaire

was established giving each party and campaign a full opportunity to

respond.

..

One candidate met the deadline and one did not.

..

Unlocking Autism communicated with both parties on a completely equitable

basis. When we spoke with the RNC or Bush-Cheney campaign about an issue,

we

called and followed up on it with the DNC or Kerry- campaign, and

vice

versa. All communications were controlled through one contact so that there

was

no opportunity for any political misappropriation.

..

Our goal is not to influence political action or endorse either candidate

but

to provide the autism community with responses from the candidates on seven

consistent concerns that we talk to parents about on a daily basis through

the

Unlocking Autism Call Center.

..

With a potential of 10,000,000 people of voting age in this country that

have

someone they love in their life with autism, our community has more

influence

than we might think possible if we would just put it to use. This is the

time that the candidates should really be paying attention to issues that

are

near and dear to the heart of all Americans.

..

To find out more about the questions Unlocking Autism asked and the answers

we received, visit our website at www.unlockingautism.org.