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Breaking The Silence FAQ Sheet | 2000
“BREAKING THE SILENCE” “Power – the ability tochange circumstances – comes from inside. It’s giving a voice to somethingthat has no voice in order to affect a change. BREAKING THE SILENCE FAQ SHEET WHO ARE YOU AND HOW DID YOU COME TOGETHER?The list is a discussion group formed from a suggestion that came up in an e-mail…
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Open Your Eyes: International Autism Awareness Project | April 2000
Open Your Eyes International Autism Awareness Project The Hear-Their-Silence Rally held in Washington DC on April 8, 2000 was tremendous. The many and various agencies which joined together to ensure the roaring success of the rally should be justifiably proud of themselves. Our particular congratulations go to Unlocking Autism which spearheaded the Open Your Eyes project, displaying hundreds of pictures of…
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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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Autism and Childhood Vaccines Opening Statement: Dan Burton | April 6, 2000
See Testimony here >> Read full testimony of hearing here >> THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2000 House of Representatives, Committee on Government Reform, Washington, DC. The committee met, pursuant to notice, at 10:37 a.m., in room 2154, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Dan Burton (chairman of the committee) presiding. Present: Representatives Burton, Morella, Ros-Lehtinen, McHugh, Horn,…
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Autism and Childhood Vaccines Hearing Testimony: Shelley Reynolds | April 6, 2000
AUTISM: PRESENT CHALLENGES, FUTURE NEEDS–WHY THE INCREASED RATES? Video can be seen here >> Ms. Reynolds. Mr. Chairman and Members, my name is Shelley Reynolds. I live in Baton Rouge, LA with Aidan, my husband of 8 years, and my children, Liam, who is 4, and Mairin, who is 2. I would like to thank…
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Autism Speaks Celebrates Autism Awareness Month with a Series of National Awareness and Fundraising Initiatives | March 19, 2009 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Autism Speaks Celebrates Autism Awareness Month with a Series of National Awareness and Fundraising Initiatives Toys”R”Us, Inc., TJ Maxx, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Lindt and Discovery Health are Partners in April Autism Speaks Activities NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2009 Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced a series…
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