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Cure Autism Now: Unite The Fight | November 5, 1996
Unite The Fight Collaboration is a cornerstone of CAN’s policy. In the past, the autism community has been weakened from within by disagreements between various groups over issues such as aversives, inclusion, diagnostics etc. But there is so much more on which we all agree, most importantly, that we will work for a better life […]
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Cure Autism Now | The New Jersey Infantile Autism Biomedical Research Act | May 11, 1999
May 11, 1999 The New Jersey Infantile Autism Biomedical Research Act – signed into law! The Cure Autism Now Chapter successfully waged a campaign of action for all the children in New Jersey with autism. On May 11, 1999, The New Jersey Infantile Autism Biomedical Research Act was signed into law by Governor Christie Whitman […]
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POLITICAL ACTION ALERT VIA CAN, NAAR & ASA | September 22, 1999
This is a joint announcement by CAN, NAAR and ASA. POLITICAL ACTION ALERT Wednesday, September 22, 1999 Hearings have been called in the Senate and the House! The Senate heard testimony supporting Senate bill S.512 on September 16, and the House hearing in support of HR997 and HR274 will occur on October 5. This legislation […]
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Families Make the Critical Difference in the Pace of Autism Research | March-April 1997
Families Make the Critical Difference in the Pace of Autism Research The Advocate March-April 1997 by: Portia Iversen & Jonathan Shestack Families of people with autism have taken the lead in genetic research by forming AGRE, the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange. This is the world’s first truly collaborative gene bank for autism. It is administered with […]
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Autism: A Real Epidemic Or Better Counting? | Part 2 Of A Series
[Content Warning: Autistic history is very triggering. Please take caution this piece includes ableism, stigma, eugenics, homophobia, abuse, and more.] Autism: A Real Epidemic Or Better Counting? INVENTING AND THEN CASHING IN ON THE AUTISM EPIDEMIC SERIES | PART 2 By Eve Reiland Hollywood magic and celebrities for awareness were instrumental in bringing attention to […]
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The Autism Coalition (ACRE): About Us, Mission Statement, History & Members | 2002
The Autism Coalition Mission Statement To raise money and dispense funds to the programs and projects of existing autism organizations who have ongoing programs to fund biomedical and applied research, and provide education and services to the autistic communityTo speak with one voice on certain common concerns, such as the need to increase funding for […]
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