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ASACIC website!
As the Central Illinois Chapter of the Autism Society of America, we are proud to have the privilege to render service to the families, friends, and interested parties who have a connection to a person with autism. By standing together and sharing our hardships and joys, we make a better community for everyone.
Please consider donating to help support our many great activities.
Autism Swim Event
This event is free to families of children with autism spectrum disorder. No preregistration necessary. Saturday, February 20 from 11 am to 2 pm at Fusion Fitness, 1210 E Tremont Street, Hillsboro, IL. Please see flyer for details swim flyer
Second Annual Disability to Possibility Workshop
2010 Scrapbooking Crop for Autism
All proceeds to benefit the Autism Society of America Central Illinois Chapter (ASACIC), a 501c3 organization. Saturday, April 24, 2010, --- 9 am to 9 pm, Goodie bags for the first 30 registrants! St John’s Lutheran Church, 1225 N Main St, Chatham, IL 62629. Make 'n takes all day, prizes, lunch and dinner included. Early bird registration deadline April 1, 2010. If you are a card maker, great news! We will be making cards and other fun stuff as well. Crop Flyer Crop Registration Form
Sangamon Valley RC Flyers……invites you to their annual
Open House Fly-In For Autism
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PUBLIC… remote control flying whole day. Aerobatic flying
demos, static displays, beginner training, contests & prizes
See Gas & electric remote control
Planes and helicopters. Feel the
Thrill & excitement…join the club!
When: JUNE 26th & 27th, 2010 (flying starts at 9 am, Pilots Meeting 8:30am)
Where: Holmes Airport at Pawnee Rd, Near Lake Springfield
Camping is available on site (no hookups, first come first serve) Fly in Flyer
- Winter 2009 Edition of "Support and Hope" is here! The ASACIC newsletter is now available and being mailed to our membership upon request.
Survey Opportunity:
Researchers at the University of North Dakota are asking for caregivers of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to complete an online survey in order to better understand several topics related to having a child with an ASD. More specifically, the survey asks a number of treatment-related questions regarding current treatment utilization, treatment history, reasons for stopping or starting a treatment, the decision-making process that goes into selecting a treatment, various questions about the child's diagnosis, the impact of the child's diagnosis on the family, and any services utilized by other members of the family. All participants’ information will be kept confidential and no identifying information will be linked to participants’ responses. This study is voluntary. Therefore, respondents can exit the survey at any time. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the University of North Dakota. Access to the survey is provided by clicking on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R6L5JP5
2009 Blake Penner Memorial Grant Progam
The 2009 Blake Penner Memorial Grant Progam is now closed. The grant is available to help
fund the special needs of individuals with autism. Proof of a diagnosis
of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (including Aspergers or PDD-NOS) is required
at the time of application. Also, you must reside within our membership area.
Yahoo Group
ASACIC also has an online mailing list which you can join. By joining this mailing list you will receive the latest news from ASACIC about events we have as well as be reminded about upcoming support group meetings. You can also use this forum to ask questions in between the support group meetings on any topic pertaining to autism and related issues we all face. support
In Other News:
Advancing Futures with Adults with Autism
As a society, we have an obligation to secure a brighter future for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. By taking action now, we can ensure that adults with autism break free of the all-too-common status of "dependency" and become engaged, involved and ideally, tax-paying, members of their communities. It is time to develop and drive policies that provide for life-long living and learning with autism.
Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) is a national consortium seeking to create meaningful futures for adults with autism that include homes, jobs, recreation, friends and supportive communities.
On November 13th, 2009, Americans came together across 16 sites to create a policy agenda for addressing the needs of adults with autism. See below to view speeches made at the National Town Hall meeting in Chicago .
**Click hereto view the preliminary report of the general themes, discussions and statistics that came out of the National Town Hall !**
For more information please go to: http://www.afaa-us.org
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Autism Society Applauds New Legislation to Prevent Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
U.S. Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) December 9, which would for the first time protect children from restraint or seclusion in schools. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) also introduced a companion bill in the Senate. Read more …
- Comprehensive Autism Legislation Introduced in U.S. Congress
Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Robert Casey (D-PA) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) have introduced the Autism Treatment and Acceleration Act of 2009 (ATAA). The Autism Society of America applauds this comprehensive autism legislation focused around enhancing the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Originally drafted by President Obama as a Senator, the bill includes aspects of legislation introduced in previous sessions of Congress, including the Expanding the Promise of Individuals with Autism Act, sponsored by then-Senator Hillary Clinton. Read more …
