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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
#BeBookSmart Twitter Party
JOIN US FOR A TWITTER PARTY ABOUT CHILDREN'S LITERACY!
RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) has partnered with Macy’s to create Be Book Smart, a national partnership to raise awareness and support of children’s literacy. This effort will help RIF provide free books and literacy resources to children nationwide, while expanding RIF’s outreach to the children at greatest risk for developing reading difficulties. This campaign provides an opportunity for Macy’s customers to join the effort and have an impact on literacy in their community.
Through July 31, 2012, Macy’s customers can give $3 to provide a book for a child and receive a coupon for $10 off* a $50 in-store purchase at any Macy’s nationwide. Macy’s will give 100% of every $3 to RIF.
Since 2004, Macy’s has played an integral part of helping RIF carry out its mission, raising over $21 million to support children’s literacy. That means millions of free books and resources for children who need them the most.
#BeBookSmart Twitter Party on Wednesday, Jul 11 @ 6pm (EST). #bebooksmarthttp://www.rif.org/us/get-involved/bebooksmart.htm
Send an email to Tell Congress to ACT now! {see below for sample}
| Support Children's Literacy Funding in FY13! Tell Congress to support continued funding for the Department of Education's Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant competition! | |
In 2011, RIF lost $24.8 million in federal funding – representing 80 percent of our operating budget. During the 2012 budget cycle that same year, Congress designated $28 million toward a new national literacy grant competition. While details are still being set for the competition, RIF hopes to be able to compete for a portion of these funds to support our local RIF programs. As Congress is now at work drafting the 2013 budget, it’s critical that this investment in children’s literacy remains. Please write to your members of Congress today. Tell them to maintain support for the Department of Education’s Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant competition. Make sure your representatives in Washington know that you support funding for our nation’s most critical investment: our children’s success in schools – and the future.
Send the message below today. Your voice matters. Powered by CQ Roll Call ©2012
Thanks for making a pledge.
And thank you for declaring your love of reading to the world to help Book People Unite.
http://www.bookpeopleunite.org/pledge.html
If you're a Book Person like me, help put books in the hands of kids who need them the most. @rifweb http://www.bookpeopleunite.org #bookpeopleunite
Book KidsTwo dozen amazing fifth-graders decided to forgo their end-of-the-year party and donate the money to RIF instead. They also created a video that will get your feet tapping.
Enter for a chance to win a $500 Macy's Gift Card!
Prize Details - Five (5) Grand Prize winners will each receive a $500 Macy’s gift card redeemable at all Macy’s store locations and on macys.com. One (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected following each week of the Sweepstakes Period in a random drawing from all eligible entries received and not previously selected, on or about the following dates: June 28, 2012; July 5, 2012; July 12, 2012; July 19, 2012; and July 26, 2012. Prize Eligibility - Only persons who are at least 18 years of age can enter. Sweepstakes Starts - June 22, 2012 @ 12:01 am (EDT) Sweepstakes Ends - July 26, 2012 @ 11:59 pm (EDT)
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@EnjoyHi5Autism"Reading is Fundamental. Reading is the gateway to a lifetime of learning." {BLC a.k.a. KBJCosse'} EnjoyHi5Autism networks support @RIFWEB http://rif.org/ .
Take Action and Tell Congress to Support Literacy Funding (every Fiscal Year) http://www.rif.org/us/get-involved/advocate/action-center.htm .
['All children can Learn.' http://www.facebook.com/EnjoyableSchoolYear]
@Babymiracle2005
@blpcosse BLPCosse' +2 "Hi5! Pinned @RIFweb #BeBookSmart on 'RIF', 'Summertime Fun' , 'Reading & Literacy', 'Must read...' and other @EnjoyHi5Autism Pinterest Boards http://pinterest.com/EnjoyHi5Autism/pins/; Autism Families and http://www.facebook.com/EnjoyableSchoolYear"
Reading Is Fundamental PSA for RIF. @EnjoyHi5Autism networks support @RIFWEB http://rif.org/ . Take Action and Tell Congress to Support Literacy Funding (every Fiscal Year) http://www.rif.org/us/get-involved/advocate/action-center.htm .
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Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is the nation's
largest nonprofit children's literacy organization. Through RIF programs,
we prepare and motivate children to read by ...
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First Sister an Interview with Maya Soetoro-Ng , author of Ladder to the Moon and sister to President Barack Obama - Comment: Hi5! Thank you First Sister Maya Soetoro-Ng for sharing. We have pinned 'Ladder to the Moon' in our Pinterest at 'EnjoyHi5Autism' Boards:'RIF'; 'Must read...; 'Summertime Fun'; 'Educating & Learning & Reading; 'Reading & Literacy'. Our family espouses "Reading Is Fundamental. Reading is the gateway to a lifetime of learning." All children can Learn.' (and learn to read)includes children with disabilities and special needs. http://www.facebook.com/EnjoyableSchoolYear
Reading Is Fundamental
First Sister an Interview with Maya Soetoro-Ng , author of Ladder to the Moon and sister to President Barack Obama - Comment: Hi5! Thank you First Sister Maya Soetoro-Ng for sharing. We have pinned 'Ladder to the Moon' in our Pinterest at 'EnjoyHi5Autism' Boards:'RIF'; 'Must read...; 'Summertime Fun'; 'Educating & Learning & Reading; 'Reading & Literacy'. Our family espouses "Reading Is Fundamental. Reading is the gateway to a lifetime of learning." All children can Learn.' (and learn to read)includes children with disabilities and special needs. http://www.facebook.com/EnjoyableSchoolYear
ReadingIsFundamental
“88 Books That Shaped America” http://ow.ly/c27EF What books would you add? #BookPeopleUnite @LibraryCongress
- TIME: Libraries Reinventing Themselves
- WashingtonPost.com: LeBron James Reading
- RIF's July Reading Activity Calendars
- RIF’s Summer Reading Resources
- RIF’s Multicultural Booklist
- Research: Access to Print Increases Performance
Reading Rockets
Reading Adventure Pack: Flight | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading Rockets -- Ad: http://goo.gl/wTOhd - Story: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/51765
First Book
Pat Tea
Repeated Interactive Read-Alouds in Preschool and Kindergarten @Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/16287/#.T_hhuzQop14.twitter
Connected: Literacy for Generation Z Guest Blog | Blogs about Reading | Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/digitallit/#.T_WzPLdU8RU.twitter via @readingrockets
If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi? (Reading Rockets Recommended,... http://amzn.to/LNxufd http://freebookshub.com
'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience' at 'Enjoying The Hi-5's of Autism - A Family Experience' - 1 hour ago
Fifty family-friendly apps can make a huge contribution to your iDevice. Most participating developers are parents themselves – so come wave the flag this Independence Day – it’s a celebration! [Moms With Apps] Kid-Capsule July 2, 2012** ★ 50+ FAMILY FRIENDLY APPS ★ Fifty family-friendly apps can make a huge contribution to your iDevice. Most participating developers are parents themselves – so come wave the flag this Independence Day – IT'S A CELEBRATION! ★ Enter at the Kid-Capsule blog: http://bit.ly/50AppGiveaway ★ Open from July 2nd, 2012 at 12:01 AM EDT to July 13th, 2012 a... more »
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Support Children's Literacy Funding in FY13!
Reading Is Fundamental Action Alert: Send an email to Tell Congress to ACT now! {RIF sample email/letter}
Support Children's Literacy Funding in FY13!
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Subject:
Support Children's Literacy Funding in FY13!
Required text:
(This text will be included in your message)
I respectfully urge you to support level funding of $28.6 million in FY2013 for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy competitive grant program. First funded in FY2012 and administered by the U.S. Department of Education, this national literacy grant competition is designed to support access to books, early literacy services, and effective school library programs for low-income children.
This investment in children's literacy comes at a critical time when only 1 in 300 children in poor neighborhoods owns a book, and only 1 in 5 low-income children is reading at the proficient level by the end of third grade. Access to print is essential and literacy is at the core of academic achievement for all children and one of the single best predictors for high school graduation, overall long-term success and prosperity.
The recent elimination of federal support for national literacy organizations like Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is of grave concern, as these organizations work to distribute books and literacy resources to those children at highest risk of academic failure. Last year, RIF provided more than 15 million books to 4 million low-income children with the help of a volunteer corps of more than 400,000, a strong national infrastructure and the public-private partnership that has made RIF so effective during the course of its 45 years of operation. Children who enter kindergarten behind their peers are frequently unable to close the learning gap, and are three to four times more likely to drop out of school long-term. Refunding the national literacy grant competition in FY2013 becomes more vital than ever in working to address our nation's literacy crisis.
As the FY2013 budget process advances, I hope you will support this funding request for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant program.
This investment in children's literacy comes at a critical time when only 1 in 300 children in poor neighborhoods owns a book, and only 1 in 5 low-income children is reading at the proficient level by the end of third grade. Access to print is essential and literacy is at the core of academic achievement for all children and one of the single best predictors for high school graduation, overall long-term success and prosperity.
The recent elimination of federal support for national literacy organizations like Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is of grave concern, as these organizations work to distribute books and literacy resources to those children at highest risk of academic failure. Last year, RIF provided more than 15 million books to 4 million low-income children with the help of a volunteer corps of more than 400,000, a strong national infrastructure and the public-private partnership that has made RIF so effective during the course of its 45 years of operation. Children who enter kindergarten behind their peers are frequently unable to close the learning gap, and are three to four times more likely to drop out of school long-term. Refunding the national literacy grant competition in FY2013 becomes more vital than ever in working to address our nation's literacy crisis.
As the FY2013 budget process advances, I hope you will support this funding request for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant program.
1970's 'Reading Is Fundamental' Public Service Announcement
1973 'Reading Is Fundamental' Public Service Announcement
'Reading Is Fundamental' PSA (circa 1979)
'Reading Is Fundamental' - Book People Unite
Book People Unite - PSA 'Reading Is Fundamental'
'Reading Is Fundamental' - 1 PSA
'Reading Is Fundamental' video A&B- PSA
Univision RIF Neida Sandoval PSA 2009
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal RIF PSA
Carol Burnett RIF PSA (circa 1977/1979)
Monday, June 4, 2012
ACT Today for Military Families - Support Military Families Impacted by Autism
"Every military family makes special sacrifices...those families with children
who have been diagnosed with autism have additional stresses as they cope with
an extraordinarily complex bureaucracy to secure the support that these precious
children deserve. Please support these children and their parents who have
sacrificed so much.” ~ Major General Mike Lehnert, USMC (Retired)
ACT Today! for Military Families is making a positive difference
in the lives of military families, one child at a time.
1
in 88 military children have autism.
Military
families impacted by autism face extraordinary challenges.
Since July 2010, ATMF has helped many military children access effective
treatments and quality of life supports which were previously unattainable.
Donate
today and help a military child with autism
Watch
a video highlighting Jimmy and Nicky
Your
Donation pays for...
$100
Two hours of ABA therapy.
$1,000
Special needs summer camp: To teach a child to socialize and make friends; forms their first friendships.
$3,000-$5,000
Intensive behavioral therapy: Can teach a child to stop self-injurious behavior.
Every donation, both large and small, from corporations to individuals, is used to help make a difference in the life of a military child with autism. Thank you for your support!
See what else your gift can bring a child with autism!
$100
Two hours of ABA therapy.
$1,000
Special needs summer camp: To teach a child to socialize and make friends; forms their first friendships.
$3,000-$5,000
Intensive behavioral therapy: Can teach a child to stop self-injurious behavior.
Every donation, both large and small, from corporations to individuals, is used to help make a difference in the life of a military child with autism. Thank you for your support!
See what else your gift can bring a child with autism!
Cox
ATMF Inclusion Film Program
When:
June 18 - June 29, 2012
Where: Cox Communications HQ in San Diego, CA
For more information, visit http://www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org/coxfilmprogram.aspx
Where: Cox Communications HQ in San Diego, CA
For more information, visit http://www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org/coxfilmprogram.aspx
6th
Annual ACT Today! Charity Golf Classic
When:
Monday, August 27, 2012
Where: North Ranch Country Club, Westlake Village, CA
For more information, visit http://act-today.org/golftournament/
Where: North Ranch Country Club, Westlake Village, CA
For more information, visit http://act-today.org/golftournament/
7th Annual Denim & Diamonds
When:
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Where: Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, CA
For more information, visit http://www.denimanddiamondsforautism.net/
Where: Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, CA
For more information, visit http://www.denimanddiamondsforautism.net/
3rd
Annual ATMF 5k/10k Run/Walk and Family Festival
When:
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Where:
Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA
For
more information, visit http://www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org/events_walk_run.aspx
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Thanks to the Fox Network Group, the ACT Today! for Military Families PSA is airing on the Fox Network. This Public Service Announcement features veteran actor, Joe Mantegna, and the theme song, "Maybe Tomorrow," written and performed by Robbin Thompson. Special thanks to Joe Mantegna, Read Jackson, Curtis Roen, and Loren Mendell for donating your time and talents to make this PSA possible.
ACT Today! for Military Families PSA features veteran actor, Joe Mantegna, and the theme song, "Maybe Tomorrow," written and performed by Robbin Thompson
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Friday, March 23, 2012
NICHCY - Camps for Children with Special Needs
A collection of pictograms. Three of them used by the United States National Park Service. A package containing those three and all NPS symbols is available at the Open Icon Library (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Yes, it's springtime!
Now is the time to think about Summertime activities.
Our family enjoys car traveling, libraries, National Parks, accessible playgrounds, nature walks, IMAX and AMC Sensory-friendly theaters, family restaurants, bounce centers, Embassy Suites, Sensory Star hotels and resorts, water fun games, indoor rock climbing, inclusion camps.
NICHCY shares Camps for Children with Special Needs
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
via
"disAbilityVOICE - Disability Rights Advocate"
EnjoyHi5Autism appreciates all of our Followers and Supporters!
Viewers by Country - Ukraine, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Slovenia, New Zealand, France,India and United State, and others.
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Pageviews by Operating Systems - iPad, Macintosh, Linux, Windows, iPod, BlackBerry, iPhone and Android and several more.
References and Resources
Here are a few videos about National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
Now is the time to think about Summertime activities.
Our family enjoys car traveling, libraries, National Parks, accessible playgrounds, nature walks, IMAX and AMC Sensory-friendly theaters, family restaurants, bounce centers, Embassy Suites, Sensory Star hotels and resorts, water fun games, indoor rock climbing, inclusion camps.
NICHCY shares Camps for Children with Special Needs
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
via
"disAbilityVOICE - Disability Rights Advocate"
EnjoyHi5Autism appreciates all of our Followers and Supporters!
Viewers by Country - Ukraine, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Slovenia, New Zealand, France,India and United State, and others.
Pageviews by Browsers - Thunderbird, GranParadiso, Mobile Safari, BingPreview, Opera, Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explore and many more.
Pageviews by Operating Systems - iPad, Macintosh, Linux, Windows, iPod, BlackBerry, iPhone and Android and several more.
References and Resources
Here are a few videos about National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Troops in Contact « Autism Speaks Official Blog
Image via WikipediaMilitary families are fighting for insurance coverage for their loved ones who are on the Autism Spectrum.
Learn about the problems with TRICARE.
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Learn about the problems with TRICARE.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
BuyVeteran.com
Happy Veterans Day! 11.11.11
Take some time to share with a Veteran from your community.
Support Veteran-owned businesses and businesses that support our Veterans.
CNBC - 21% young male Veterans are unemployed! Support the 3 million nationally Veteran-owned businesses says Chris Hale.
Find local businesses that support Veterans in your community at http://BuyVeteran.com http://lnk.ms/VcX5Jhttp://lnk.ms/XGMY3 If you are interested in starting your own business, BuyVeteran.com can help you.
@buyveteran Hi5! Enjoyed video on @msnbc @EnjoyHi5Autism supports our #Veterans in honor of our great-grandfathers and grandfathers Thanks! http://lnk.ms/VcX5J; GIJobs Magazine
@EnjoyHi5Autism KBJCosse' Family
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G.I. Jobs
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Military to Civilian Pay Calculator
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transportation industries.
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transitioning out of the U.S. military. Find rankings of veteran-friendly
companies, job-interviewing skills and ...
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