When Autism came to reside in our house in 2001 I wanted to believe that our uninvited visitor was going to be a temporary “guest”. Now, nine years later, I have studied autism for well over 7,000 hours (I quit logging my hours in 2008) and I know that our guest has become a permanent fixture.
With this understanding I plead with you to join us in our outreach efforts to Reach, Teach and Inspire those with special abilities. People with autism contribute vastly to the world (Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Charles Schultz…) and will continue to change our world for the better. Isn’t it about time that we stood up in support? Your vote could help to change the world: because OUR world is THEIR world, too!
View Current Signatures – Sign the Petition
To: U.S. CongressPetition to declare May as Autism Tomorrow month because TOMORROW they’ll grow up.
As a parent, self-advocate, caregiver, or someone who’s passionate about autism advocacy, KEEN Foundation asks for your help to declare May the official Autism Tomorrow month!
By clicking below to “sign” this petition, you will support awareness and education of autism resources for millions of children on the spectrum who are rapidly growing into adulthood.
Some benefits of this official designation include:
- Support to help children on the spectrum transition from childhood to adulthood and thrive in the real world.
- Creation of a community of parents who will face the “new world” reality of having an adult child on the spectrum.
- Available resources for real life advice from adults on the spectrum and parents on employment, independent living, wills and trusts, sex and marriage and more.
- Answers to questions such as “Where do we go from here?” or “What do I need to do now to help my child prepare for adulthood?”
April’s designation of Autism Awareness month is helping people today, sign this petition to help our children TOMORROW!
Sincerely,
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Terrific idea! My younger brother has autism and it just seems like there isn’t enough help out there. My whole family is trying but sometimes we just don’t know what to do. You give us hope and your book is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Just about every member of my family has read it now. We’re going to get another copy for our library.
You have a really nice site. I’ve referred to you for some research and wanted to let you know that I’m learning a lot. Also, thank you for coming to our school. I really liked the Mind Painting experiment that you did. That was pretty cool.
Count me in! My son is 17 and we have done everything, given everything and we still keep trying. There needs to be more awareness. Thanks for your efforts!
You go girl! This is wonderful news! I am behind you all the way and hope to read that this has passed soon!
This is a great article and a wonderful mission! What a great resource!
Thanks for the tips, you’re making my life easier.
Nice blog.
You’ve got my vote Rhonda! Keep up your mission. Build it and they will come!!!