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The Combating Autism Act
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Introduction of Revised Language Pending
The Combating Autism Act of 2005 must be co- sponsored by a majority of members in the Senate and House. This is the first and most important step toward making this bill a law, which would enable the federal government to pick where the Children's Health Act of 2000 will leave off when it expires later this year.
The Combating Autism Act of 2005 is supported by all major autism organizations, including A-CHAMP, Autism One, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, COSAC, Cure Autism Now, Dan Marino Foundation, First Signs, Generation Rescue, Moms Against Mercury, National Alliance for Autism Research, National Autism Association, NoMercury, OAR, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, SafeMinds, Talk About Curing Autism, TalkAutism, The Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology, Unlocking Autism and US Autism and Asperger’s Association
The original version of the bill introduced to Congress did not adequately address the allocation of resources to research that would focus on the role of environmental factors in the cause of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Members of the autism community worked together to develop a revised bill that we felt addressed these issues and would generate support among most segments of the community. We anticipate that the revised version of the Combating Autism Act will be introduced in Congress in the very near future.
To read the revised language click here.
For more information on how you can help Combat Autism and reach out to your local representatives for support, visit www.combatautism.org.
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Tune in to SafeMinds Board Members on WJTN Radio
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April 27, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
SafeMinds board members, Sallie Bernard and Mark Blaxill, will be guests on WJTN’s radio talk show, “The Hall Closet” to talk about mercury, vaccines and autism on April 27, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The show may be heard on the website at www.wjtn.com.
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David Kirby Recognized
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Spectrum Magazine's Top 10 Faces of Autism
As part of Spectrum Magazine's two year anniversary celebration, they gave special attention to a few of the autism’s top crusaders. To read about the 10 people, including Evidence of Harm author David Kirby, who made an indelible impact on autism, click here.
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Show Up and Support SafeMinds
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Upcoming Events
Show up and support SafeMinds at the following upcoming events:
New York City Fundraiser in Memory of Liz Birt Supports SafeMinds and National Autism Association will be held on April 29, 2006.
Kick-Off Wine and Cheese Reception for Steps for SafeMinds Walk in Buffalo, New York will be held on June 15, 2006. SafeMinds board member, Lyn Redwood, will speak. Please contact us to be included on the invitation list.
Special thanks to Diane Risko who helped man the SafeMinds booth at the recent DAN! Conferene. Stay tuned for information on how to order these special SafeMind aprons for mother's day!
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SafeMinds Needs You!
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Join Up in Organizing an Awareness or Fundraising Event
SafeMinds is currently recruiting volunteers to help organize awareness and fundraising events around the country. We need your help to spread the word about SafeMinds and help raise funds for critical research. Contact us for more information.
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Extreme Sports Camp
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For many teens and preteens, summer is a time to immerse themselves in rigorous sports activities which challenge the mind and body. Now, children and teens with autism can have the same opportunities.
Extreme Sports Camp is an overnight summer camp in Aspen, Colorado, where older children with autism spectrum disorders can safely engage in sustained physical activities and find personal growth through a supportive, individualized, and adaptive program of recreational sports.
For more information visit Extreme Sports Camp website.
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Why is SafeMinds Important to You?
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We encourage you to share your stories about why this cause is so important to you and your family. We will share these stories with our readers in future editions. If your story is selected, you will receive a SafeMind's t-shirt. Please contact us.
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Join Us to Help End the Devastation
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Caused by Mercury in Medicine
Today there is important and life-changing research not being conducted because the money is not there to fund it.
Support SafeMinds through a donation. Visit www.safeminds.org and click on Make A Donation. In recognition of autism awareness month, we will send you a SafeMind's t-shirt for any donation of $25 or more.
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