Uplift for Autism!

Just FYI...

http://utahfilmcenter.org/?id=821

Register for Autism Votes :)

Help UTAH children with autism.....

register at the links below:

Autism Votes

&

Utah Autism Coalition!

Forward this link to all your family and friends who care about your child!

You live in a state that has a higher incidence of autism than the rest of the nation

(1/77 Utah vs 1/110 National)

If you would be interested in sharing your experience with your legislators please email or call:

Utah Autism Coalition at 801-735-3632 or South.UAC@gmail.com

Vivint Offer

Dear Parents at Clear Horizons Academy,

 

Thanks so much for all your help with the Vivint Gives Back Project!  It turned out to be a great way to raise funds for the needs here at the school.  We wanted to pass on a letter received by Vivint for your information:

 

"Thank you for participating in the 2011 Vivint Gives Back Project. We admire your resolve to help families in need and would like to acknowledge your dedication by offering your charity recipients a special discount on Vivint products.

 

There are many ways that the parents of children with Autism can use home automation to monitor their child’s safety more easily. Parents can use Vivint door locks and door sensors to prevent their children from going outside without a chaperone, and sensors can also help parents monitor their child’s diet more easily by tracking when children open fridges or pantries. Parents can also use our security cameras in their children’s bedrooms to check on their children when their sleeping. These are just a few of the ways that your families could use Vivint technology.

 

Because we know the families you serve could benefit from this technology, we would like to offer your charity recipients a special discount: $50 off the activation fee for a Vivint Home Automation package or $50 off the upgrade fee to home automation. This discount applies to all families that are affiliated with your charity and have family members with Autism.

 

We understand that treating Autism can be a financial burden on the families that you serve, so we’d also like to offer your organization three “Scholarship Accounts.” These accounts include the $50 discount off an upgrade or activation fee, as well as the Family and Friends monitoring fee discount. Vivint customers typically pay $68.99 per month for monitoring, but your scholarship account holders will pay only $48.99 each month. We encourage you to use these scholarships for families that can benefit from the features we offer but are not able to afford the full monthly monitoring price.

 

Please have the families who you deem eligible for the “scholarship accounts” contact me via email, hmero@vivint.com to get their accounts activated. "

 

 Enjoy!

 

FREE Skate & Discounted Hockey Game Tickets!

FREE Skate & Discounted Hockey Game Tickets!
 

Looking for a fun event for the whole family over Thanksgiving weekend?  The Maverik Center and the Utah Grizzlies are proud to hold their first annual AUTISM, Night at the Rink, Nov. 26th.  Tickets are discounted and there's Free Skate before the game (you can even just wear your tennis shoes!).  We'd love to see you all out there having a great time and supporting The Autism Council of Utah.

Photo Op

Hi all-

A parent at the school passed this along and I thought that I would post it in case anyone is interested.  If not, disregard :)

Thanks!

"Hi ladies

I have an article coming out in the Ensign and Liahona in February. The art department just called and asked if I could find any referrals of people to be photographed for the article - which is world wide.

They are looking for Primary children who live in Utah and have a cognitive disability (autism, Down syndrome, bipolar disorder, etc). They specifically need children to represent different nationalities (Hispanic, African American, Indian, Samoan, etc).

If you or someone you know would be willing to have their child or children photographed, please contact me privately at danyelle@danyelleferguson.com. We have a tight deadline - August 26th. 

Thank you!"

-- 
Danyelle Ferguson
Author of (dis)Abilities and the Gospel: How to Bring People with Special Needs Closer to Christ

Summer Social Event: A Spectrum Legislation Celebration!

The Utah Autism Coalition is doing a Summer Social Event: A Spectrum Legislation Celebration! 

WHO: Families and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorder and their legislators.

WHAT: Meet your politicians and share your concerns for families and individuals affected by autism. Enjoy some fun with bounce houses, face painting, clowns, sensory activities and crafts, a balloon launch, food and much more!

For more info, go here:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171186309611624

Survey

For those of you who are interested, I got this from a parent today:

"A graduate student is conducting a study about parents of children with autism spectrum disorders regarding the relationship between respite care and marital quality. If you know of married parents of children with autism/Asperger syndrome who might be interested in sharing their experiences, please send them this link which is found on the Autism Speaks website: http://www.facebook.com/l/EAQDTzv8nAQApkt4WHaxdsPVnwXBuy0FahWEiKs1VnUy9zQ/www.kintera.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=cdJGKONnFmG&b=3976705&ct=10899175 . Compensation is provided to those who complete the online survey. Would you post this message on your Facebook wall or email friends to help us recruit more participants? Thank you!"

Wind and Sun, Rain and Earth

Another little way to help the school?  Awesome!  Go here: http://jenniferhurst.wordpress.com/books/.  Look for the book called "Wind and Sun, Rain and Earth."  The wonderful author that wrote this book is donating proceeds to Clear Horizons.  :)  Hope you enjoy!

Drama Camp

If you haven't heard, there is a great drama camp for children and teens with autism in conjunction with the Orem Library and ASD Connections the week of August 1-5.  The price is $50.

Here's the link to the website http://www.dramautism.org/utah-drama-camp-summer-2011.html.

One of our awesome staff members is pivotal to putting it on, so I'm sure it will be a wonderful thing!  Go check it out :)

Research Opportunity

Looking for Participants in a Research Study about

Respite Care for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Marriage

·         Researchers at Brigham Young University are looking for both parents of a child who has been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate in a research study about respite care, individual stress, and marriage.

·         It will take approximately 45-60 minutes of your time to complete the questionnaire.

·         Couples will receive a $30 VISA card when they each return completed questionnaires. 

·         Questionnaires can be accessed online.

To receive further information about participating in this study, please click the following link:  https://byu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_73a4PeE9ycmJRLC

Sahara Cares Autism Carnival

The Sahara Cares Autism Carnival has a date!  Save the date and register by going here:

http://www.saharacares.net/register_here_2011.php

PBS News Hour

May or may not be interesting... enjoy!!!

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/news/autism/

Heroes for Autism Call Day

Clear Horizons Academy will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, April 30th and we need your help! We are excited to end Autism Awareness Month with our first ever Heroes for Autism Call Day. At this unique fundraising event, we will be calling family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances to ask them to become a Hero for Autism by supporting the construction of a new facility for Clear Horizons Academy.  As an additional incentive, an anonymous donor has agreed to match, dollar for dollar, any donation made as part of this event.  That means that every dollar one of your family members or friends donates will become two dollars for Clear Horizons!

This event will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the ScenicView Academy auditorium.  We NEED your help to make this event a success. 

If you would like to be a Hero for Autism by participating in the call events, donating money or finding friends to pledge time or money, please contact Molli Craghead at 801-437-0490 or Christopher Lindsay at 801-318-3469.

Thank you for your support! We are very excited for the new building and what it will mean for each one of our students.

Mrs. Utah, Ashalon Goodrich

We wanted to spread the word!  Ashalon is our SLP here at CHA and we are excited for the opportunity she has to speak to parents.  We encourage people to attend :)

What: Autism Support Group - Mrs. Utah, Ashalon Goodrich

When: Thursday, October 14th @ 4:00 pm

For more information or the RSVP contact:  

 

Heidi Whittaker

Nebo School District Volunteer Liaison for educators/parents who teach or raise children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

heidi4autism@gmail.com

 

 

A Concert for Children with Autism and their Families

On January 20, 2011, the Utah Opera will hold it's annual concert for families affected by Autism. They feature their Opera Resident Artists & the Utah Symphony on the Abravanel Hall Stage. This concert is FREE but registration is required.  Register at http://usuoeducation.org/special_needs for the event.

Nebo Autism Support Group Meeting Today

Just as an FYI, the Nebo Autism Support Group is having a Meeting TODAY at 4 p.m. at Damond Fork Jr. High. Here is the information we received: 

"This meeting promises to be a good one!  Homework Tips and other miscellaneous information will be shared by our Nebo School District Intervention Team!  Hope to see you all there!  Adults only, please."

SaharaCares' 2010 Autism Carnival

Volunteers Needed for the SaharaCares’ 2010 Autism Carnival
Saturday September 11, 2010
Wheeler Farm
6351 South 900 East
Salt Lake City

Volunteers are asked to be there from 9:45 am to 3 pm. We will have many more activities and people in  attendance this year.  We need your help!! These kids will touch your heart.

To sign up or to find out more about volunteering, please contact Melissa Wallentine at (801) 298-7724 or email
to melissaw@sahara1.com.  Thanks for making a difference!