AUTISMCARES-PROVIDES-SUPPORT-TO-FAMILIES-DURING-NATURAL-DISASTERS

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Monday, September 3, 2012

AUTISMCARES-PROVIDES-SUPPORT-TO-FAMILIES-DURING-NATURAL-DISASTERS

AUTISMCARES PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM

DURING NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER CATASTROPHIC LIFE EVENTS

About AutismCares

Mission:

AutismCares is a consortium of leading autism organizations who have come together to support individuals with autism and their families during natural disasters and other catastrophic life events.

Purpose:
AutismCares understands that families living with autism often need additional and specialized support in recovering from critical life-challenging events. Leading autism organizations, along with committed individuals in the community have come together to support families in their time of need.

Funding:

AutismCares is funded by the contributions of the its Partners and other individual donations.

100% of donations from member organizations are distributed to the families in need

Program Oversight:

AutismCares Partners:

Set program goals and objectives
Makes final selection of families to receive awards
Help recruit new member organizations
Assist in promoting AutismCares within the autism community and throughout their respective organizations
Be available to speak with the press as required

Q: How do I apply for an AutismCares Support Award?

A: Each family must complete an online application. We understand that you may not have your own computer; however, computers are available for use at all public libraries. If you absolutely cannot access a computer, please call 1-888-288-4762 and the Autism Response Team (ART) Coordinator will help you complete the online application.

Q: What information does AutismCares require from my family?

A: If you are chosen to receive an AutismCares award, additional information may be required based on the nature of the request. All information is considered confidential and will be treated as such by AutismCares and its Partners.

Q: I have questions about my application; who can I speak with?

A: Contact AutismCares via Serena Selkin, Autism Speaks Family Services Grants Manager at (917) 475-5059 or e-mail

autismcares@autismspeaks.org.

For a list of Sponsors, Application specifics and further details, refer to:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/-AUTISMCARES-PROVIDES-SUPPORT-TO-FAMILIES-DURING-NATURAL-DISASTERS-.html?soid=1102950883906&aid=AcfFk_Hqt38

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