| Here are 10 things you can do during National Autism Awareness Month (April) ........... 1)Make a public speech to your church congregation, a local school, the public library, etc. about Autism. (It would be great to do in the classroom of a sibling of a child with Autism.) 2)Ask your local viceo display to support Autism Awareness Month by making a display of videos which depict (in some way,shape, or form) Autism. Here is a list of movies that they could use: Backstreet Dreams Change of Habit House of Cards Rainman Silence The Boy Who Could Fly Molly Mercury Rising What's Eating Gilbert Grape 3)purchase or make an Autism Awareness Ribbon for yourself and everyone who is involved with your child The puzzle patterned ribbon is available at Michael's, you can either put a heart or a laminated photo of your child at the center. They are available to purchase at these websites: http://www.oocities.org/autismfundraiser/ http://www.ark-inc.org/arkstore.htm 4)purchase a copy of "Speaking With the Angels" a collection of short stories edited by Nick Hornby (author of High Fidelity, and father to a child with Autism)proceeds of which are going to support education of children with Autism 5)Dial 10-10-220 when calling long distance, some of the proceeds will go towards causes for Autism. 6)Purchase an Autism Aware Bear The Autism "Aware Bear" Hand crafted by the Vermont Teddy Bear CompanyUnlocking Autism proudly presents the new fundraiser "Aware Bear". 100% of the profits from the sale of the "Aware Bear" will go to help fund Unlocking Autism and its many projects. The T-shirt reads "Unlocking Autism, across the nation, one door, onechild at a time". The "Aware Bear" will arrive in a Vermont Teddy Bear gift box, which includes a game printed on the inside, a candy treat, and a card from Unlocking Autism. Your "Aware Bear" is unconditionally guaranteed for life. If your bear is ever injured, you can admit him/her to The Vermont Teddy Bear Hospital and they will repair the damage or replace the bear at no charge! You may place your credit card orders at www.unlockingautism.org. The "Aware Bear" are $60 each plus $5.95 each for shipping. available at http://www.oocities.org/autismfundraiser/ 7)Write to your favorite magazine, newscast, and talk show and let them know that Autism is an interest to you, and somethihng that you would like to see addressed by them. 8) Support Cycle USA CycleUSA is the brainchild of John Keating, a police officer from Courtice, Canada. He noticed that there were no telethons or national efforts to raise money for research in Canada or the United States. He knew that he couldn't cure autism, but he believed he could do something to raise funds for autism research. Inspired by the efforts of Terry Fox, John decided he would ride a bicycle across the United States. In the process, he believed he could get the attention of a nation and raise money to go towards autism research. http://www.wserv.com/~cherylk/cycleusa.htm 9) Start a local support groups for families touched by Autism 10) make and wear tee shirts that read "I love (heart) someone with Autism, and carry card that explain what Autism is to hand out to those who have questions. |