October Advocacy: Employment, AAC Awareness, & Anti-Bullying

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This October, we highlight National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), employment resources and success stories, National Bullying Prevention Month, International AAC Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Our Public Policy resources provide information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school supervision, and compliance. Did You Know: More than 66% of young adults on the Autism spectrum are unemployed and are not engaged in higher education 2 years after exiting high school. Access October Resources As we begin NDEAM, the Autism Society of America is proud to announce the launch of our groundbreaking Employment Initiative. The Employment Initiative is more than a program, it shows our belief in the limitless potential of individuals within the Autism community. We believe that every individual has unique talents and abilities, and it is our mission to connect these individuals with resources, supports, and employers who value diversity and inclusion.  Learn More We’re thrilled to announce that the Embassy of Qatar will host its 5th Annual Awareness to Action Autism Gala on November 15th at the Anthem at the District Wharf in Washington, D.C. Join us for a semi-formal affair including a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, entertainment, and keynote speakers. All proceeds raised from this event will support the Autism Society’s mission to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Secure your ticket today! Purchase Tickets The Autism Society of America is thrilled to announce the release of My Friend Julia: A Sesame Street® Book about Autism written by Council of Autistic Advisors member, Jennifer Cook, published by Lerner Publications™ an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™.“My Friend Julia” introduces readers to the first Autistic character on Sesame Street. This colorful and compassionate title introduces an Autistic Muppet named Julia and shows how all children — Autistic and neurotypical alike — are amazing in their own ways. Purchase Your Book Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania is hosting its Sissons’ Pumpkin Patch event, taking place on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. This delightful autumn celebration promises a day of family-friendly fun, with an array of activities. Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) is hosting the "Facing the Future - 2023 SFASA - Stanford Adult Autism/DD Conference" on Saturday, October 14th. This conference is dedicated to addressing the needs and concerns of adults with Autism and related developmental disabilities. Autism Society Greater New Orleans is hosting the 4th Annual Inclusive Halloween Party at Westwego Farmers Market on Saturday, October 21st from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. This frightfully fun and heartwarmingly inclusive event is free and open to every Connect Visit Website Donate Get Support Follow Us   Contact Line 800.328.8476

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September 28, 2023 NIH launches new initiative: Tackling Acquisition of Language in Kids (TALK) In early 2023, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched the Tackling Acquisition of Language in Kids (TALK) initiative in response to congressional interest in research to support late talking children. It has since grown into an initiative with engagement across five institutes co-led by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and with participation from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). Read more » Health Information Hearing, ear infections, etc. Balance Taste and smell Voice, speech, and language Popular Topics Do you need a hearing test? Ear infections Tinnitus Stuttering NIDCD now offers an easy way for you to get trusted, up-to-date content for your website. Learn more about content syndication >> The NIDCD, part of the National Institutes of Health, supports and conducts research and research training on the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language and provides health information, based upon scientific discovery, to the public. For more information about NIDCD programs, see our website at www.nidcd.nih.gov. NIH...Turning Discovery Into Health® U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)  National Institutes of Health (NIH)

 

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