IT 'S TIME TO WALK , FOR AWARENESS

2009

It is that time of the year again where we stand as one unit to bring AUTISM awareness to the whole world !!

Visit our 2009 Walk Now for Autism Calendar for an event near you

Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is our signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder.

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MEXICO !!!

Date of Event: Sunday, March 29Name: Autism Awareness Walk

Location: Clemente Orozco's Park, Guadalajara, México

Description: Fundacion Hace is hosting the first autism awareness walk on Sunday March 29th. There are also other plans for another walk in Mexico City on the same day. The Walk starts at 9:00AM from the Clemente Orozco's Park, beside Los Arcos at Vallarta Avenue, 200 M from Minerva Circle.

Contact: info@fundacionhace.org Website: http://fundacionhace.org/fun/index.php

Date of Event: April 2, 2009Name: Caminemos por el Autismo 2009

Location: Circuito Reforma - Gandhi, Cidudad de México

Description: You are invited to join six local autism organizations on April 2, 2009 in the First Walk for Autism 2009. A free event for the whole family, come together for autism on World Autism Awareness Day. Contact: To register call: 5595 8025 / 5595 84 65 ext. 104Website: http://www.clima.org.mx/portada.html Click here to view a poster about the event.

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UNITED KINGDOM :

Date of Event: Ongoing through AprilName: Stand Up for Autism Location: Online at http://www.waad.org.uk/

Description: To mark the United Nations' World Autism Awareness Day, nineteen UK charities have come together to generate a greater understanding of autism and call for people to Stand Up for Autism. You can Stand up for Autism too, by uploading your photo and message - and help us create a truly global message for World Autism Awareness Day. If you are touched by autism – be it as someone with autism, a parent, relative, carer or friend - and have a lovely photograph to share with the world, send it to us and we will include it in the gallery. See our You Tube site where celebrities and supporters are Standing up for Autism.

Contact: Philippa StannardEmail: philippa.stannard@autismspeaks.org.uk Website: http://www.waad.org.uk/

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BAHRAIN :

Date of event: April 2-4

Name: Untangle Autism, Second International Conference

Location: Sheraton HotelDescription: The Bahrain Society for Children With Behavioral & Communication Difficulties is hosting their Second International Conference, "Untangle Autism" at the Sheraton Hotel from April 2-4, 2009. The conference is your opportunity to learn, in a plain and easy-to-understand way: > Bio-medical and educational intervention> Current intervention methodologies> Resources needed for recovery, advocacy, and education to acheive a better quality of life An investment in the future whether you are a Parent, Educator, Paraprofessional, Pediatrician, Therapist, or anyone else envolved in the life of an autistic child. Keynote speakers include: Arnold Miller, Ph.D., Connie Wong Ph.D., Dr. Ketan Patel. To learn more about the event, download the brochure here: http://www.childbehavior.org/images/conference09brochure.pdf Contact: The Bahrain Society for Children With Behavioral & Communication Difficulties, Alia For Early InterventionWebsite: http://www.childbehavior.org/ Phone: +973 17 730960Email: autism@batelco.com.bh
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