This weekend was the Cincinnati branch of Walk Now for Autism
Speaks. We had a team composed of friends and family, that walked for Carter
and everyone else affected by Autism. Cincinnati has raised over $20,000 for
Autism research, and in support of Walk now for Autism.
This is such a great organization, not only for the awareness
that it raises, but because it is an important tool for families. It lets them
know they’re not alone in the quest for knowledge. It also is a wonderful
resource for educators because it gives tons of information on everything you
would need to know about Autism.
Check them out here: http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
Rachel, when I read your post about the autism walk, it made me think of an event called Tri for Joe. I know about this event because it was started by a teacher at the elementary school I formerly attended. Her son is Joe, and he was born in 2003 with Down syndrome. They wanted to give back to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati because that association supported them so much during the first year of Joe's life. The association gave them informational packets and provided monthly meetings on a variety of topics of interest to parents of children with Down syndrome. They also used the association's free lending library which had books, audio tapes, and DVD's on a variety of topics such as heart defects, sign language, and financial planning. This event is a triathalon at Coney Island held every May. It is tomorrow. It's really neat to see all of the children with disabilities there with their parents.
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I think it's amazing how something like a proper support system for families of children with disabilities puts the odds so much more in those families favor. It may be too overwhelming for them at first with no one to turn too. These organizations are fantastic for families because it lets them know they are not alone, and that they can have help.
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