From our friends and sponsor at ARI. For those of you who are not familiar with ARI, it was founded by Dr. Bernard Rimland , who founded the Autism Society of America and is the doctor who discredited the "Refrigerator Mother" theory. Please vote. Imagine the plight of a person with autism, who is also homeless.
Help ARI Win $50k to Help Homeless Individuals with ASD
This morning, ARI was chosen to participate in the Pepsi Refresh Everything project and needs your support to win $50,000. Only the projects with the highest number of votes are funded. Voting is free and it started this morning - can you help?
Vote now and take a moment to return each day this month.
We hope to to establish a model program to provide information and support for homeless people who are on the autism spectrum. First, we will establish a small office in downtown San Diego for one year, and the office would be run by two part-time people. They would meet with staff at shelters and missions to inform them about autism and suggest best ways to help those on the autism spectrum - for example, eat/relax/rest/sleep in a quiet, dimly lit or dark place. We'll offer support and information on where to find vital resources including:
shelters and transitional housing
food and clothing
medical care
mental health services
referrals to agencies for case management & life training skills
referrals to agencies for government or other financial assistance
referrals for outpatient consultation, evalution and treatment intervention
referrals to agencies providing skills assessment, job training & job coaches
We would also create a tri-fold brochure with relevant information and work to disseminate crucial information about the various support services available directly to those on the spectrum.
Help ARI Win $50k to Help Homeless Individuals with ASD
This morning, ARI was chosen to participate in the Pepsi Refresh Everything project and needs your support to win $50,000. Only the projects with the highest number of votes are funded. Voting is free and it started this morning - can you help?
Vote now and take a moment to return each day this month.
Click here to vote http://www.refresheverything.com/supportforhomelessindividualswithautism
We hope to to establish a model program to provide information and support for homeless people who are on the autism spectrum. First, we will establish a small office in downtown San Diego for one year, and the office would be run by two part-time people. They would meet with staff at shelters and missions to inform them about autism and suggest best ways to help those on the autism spectrum - for example, eat/relax/rest/sleep in a quiet, dimly lit or dark place. We'll offer support and information on where to find vital resources including:
We would also create a tri-fold brochure with relevant information and work to disseminate crucial information about the various support services available directly to those on the spectrum.
Click here to vote http://www.refresheverything.com/supportforhomelessindividualswithautism