Handing Autism Challenges During the Holidays
Handing Autism Challenges During the Holidays By Rachel Barcellona, SafeMinds Board Member, International Autism Community Advocate The holidays are a lovely time for families everywhere, from holiday songs, family dinners, and opening presents galore. There are so many things to look forward to, no matter what holiday you celebrate. However, there are so many challenges […]
Autism Survey Reveals Shortcomings in Federal Response to Autism Crisis
Related Links Overview Executive Summary: 2018 IACC Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey (pdf) Written Comment to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Join Us Contact: Lisa Wiederlight (202) 780-9821 Congressional Hearings Needed Before Reauthorization of Autism CARES Act Baltimore, MD., November 28, 2018 – The Federal advisory committee charged with coordinating all U.S. Government efforts on autism is […]
Executive Summary: Reform Autism Cares
Related Links Overview Executive Summary: 2018 IACC Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey (pdf) Press Release Join Us About Autism in the United States Autism, commonly referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disability that can cause a range of mild to severe social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Approximately 3.5 million people in the U.S. […]
Written Comment to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
Related Links Overview Executive Summary: 2018 IACC Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey (pdf) Written Comment to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Join Us SafeMinds is pleased to provide this written testimony to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee for its October 2018 meeting. We remain concerned about the Federal government’s lack of urgency related to autism disability. Urgency […]
Rachel Barcellona Writes, “Why I Love Fashion Rocks Autism”
I’ve been attending Fashion Rocks Autism for a long time now, and it’s safe to say that I love it so much! I can easily tell you that I love coming together with so many people to showcase what I’m capable of, as many people with autism are. That’s exactly what this show is about. […]
Less Than Two Weeks Until Fashion Rocks Autism Fun!! Get Your Tickets Online Today!
Get set to have a rocking good time while supporting SafeMinds, a Baltimore-based, national autism nonprofit! Fashion Rocks Autism is not to be missed! Enjoy the hour-long, pre-show reception with unlimited food and open bar, exciting silent and live auctions, a first-class fashion show, an energetic rock concert, and great trunk show. SafeMinds is pleased to offer […]
