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Join Autism NOW and The Arc on a Twitter Chat with the CDC

Monday, April 23, 2012

On Monday, April 30th at 3pm EST, The Arc will host a Twitter chat with Autism NOW, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations to talk about the latest data on the prevalence of autism and the resources ava ... » read more

New Data Reports One in 88 Children in the US has been Identified with Autism

Thursday, March 29, 2012

A new CDC study reports one in 88 children in the US has been identified with autism. ... » read more

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Our Local Agencies Map and Directory provides an easy-to-use way to find agencies in your state that can help with services, support and resources.

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upcoming events

Autism NOW Webinar: The Autism Society’s Safe and Sound™ Initiative
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Register for this webinar and find out more about what The Autism Society of America is doing to promote the safety and well-being of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities! » read more
Autism NOW Webinar: Let’s Talk About Sex
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Let’s Talk About Sex: Discussing the Topics of Sex, Protection, and/or Sexuality from Three Unique Viewpoints Due to cultural taboos, sexuality is often a difficult topic of discussion for many people, especially individuals with deve » read more
Autism NOW Webinar: A Case for Youth Leadership
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Join Cindy Singletary and Stacey Milbern in this engaging presentation as they discuss youth leadership and how you can be an ally to youth with disabilities. » read more
Autism NOW Webinar: Autism and Neurodiversity: A Study of Views and Influence of a Rising Movement
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The neurodiversity movement celebrates autism as an inseparable part of a person’s identity. This movement seeks to change the perception that autism is a “condition, disease, or disorder” that needs to be cured. » read more
Autism NOW Webinar: Overview of Disability Services
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
It is important to familiarize yourself with the disability programs and services available. Join us as our Co-Director offers information that may be helpful to you! » read more

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latest resources

Website: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
This website offers resources on the issues of missing and sexually exploited children for family members, law enforcement, childcare providers, attorneys and more. » read more
Website: The Law Enforcement Awareness Network: L.E.A.N On Us
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
This website provides information and resources for first responders in order to assist them in better serving individuals with disabilities. » read more
Website: The Autism Safety Project
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Autism Safety Project provides information and guidelines to First Responders in order to educate them about responding to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). » read more
Website: The Autism Program of Illinois
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) provides services and supports to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. » read more
Website: SafePlace
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
SafePlace assists individuals experiencing sexual and domestic violence. » read more

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