Fashion Rocks Autism—Straight from the Runway!
By David Hellman, Guest Blogger The first thing I remember wanting to be when I grew up was a meteorologist. Weird, I know. Not a fireman or policeman or the typical “boy jobs.” Nope, I wanted to be a weatherman. As I grew older, my passions evolved. Doctor, teacher and finally, engineer, upon which I […]
SafeMinds Presents Its Annual “Fashion Rocks Autism” Fundraiser – Fashion and Rock N’ Roll Intertwine to Support Autism Education, Outreach, Advocacy, and Research
On September 12th, SafeMinds will again host “Fashion Rocks Autism,” highlighting the best clothiers and boutiques in Baltimore, and featuring acclaimed AC/DC tribute band, “High Voltage.” The event will take place in the beautiful and historic Grand Baltimore. Baltimore news icon and autism mom Mary Beth Marsden will emcee the event. Models at Fashion Rocks […]
Action Alert! Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte’s Law
The time is now to take action to protect our families—H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte’s Law of 2016, addresses wandering incidents and fatalities in children with developmental disabilities. If passed the bill would: Ensure that grants from the U.S. Department of Justice can be used by state and local law enforcement agencies and nonprofits for […]
American History/Autism Future: Ducking the Autism Epidemic Until 2040?
Guest Blog by Shelley E. Hendrix This morning, with so many Presidential convention tweets and Hamilton raves wafting through the air, I found myself drifting away from the usual and endless autism to-do list to muse about the Founding Fathers. Toggling from my 250 unread autism emails, I googled the Declaration of Independence as I […]
Senate Unanimously Passes Kevin and Avonte’s Law, S.2614
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Tim Purdy sits next to a young autistic high school student who left the campus and may have been suicidal. Officer Purdy established trust and a relationship that allowed officers to get this young man the help that he so desperately needed. Senate Unanimously Passes Kevin and Avonte’s Law, S.2614 By Lisa […]
Blog Repost: Clinton on Autism as DNC Continues
As the Democratic National Convention continues, SafeMinds would like to re-post this blog from earlier this year as a reminder to Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton on the needs of the autism community, in the hopes of a more dramatic change in the national dialogue on preventing and addressing moderate to severe autism, and its […]
