'Big' drug shock Oct 22, 2009
Before appearing on " Big Brother 9," he was a public relations manager for the United Autism Foundation ... Before appearing on "Big Brother 9," he was a public relations manager for the United Autism Foundation. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Disabled housing community plans to be discussed Aug 3, 2009
The group was founded in 1997 as the Charter Autism Foundation and for most of its history financed or created programs for children with autism. Sycamore Ridge supporters include professors with the University of Georgia College of Education and the group Hope Haven of Northeast Georgia, an Athens nonprofit that provides services to people with developmental disabilities. (Athens Banner-Herald)
CBS censors racial slurs on Big Brother Jul 18, 2009
Ninth season winner Adam Jasinski was fired from the United Autism Foundation after using an offensive word to refer to autistic children. Eighth season contestant Amber Siyavus ignited a firestorm outside the "Big Brother" house when she said Jewish people tend to be "really money-hungry" and "selfish.". (MSNBC -- News)
Bogensberger Recipient of ECC Excellence in Community and Character Award Jul 4, 2009
Additionally, she is very involved with the Autism Foundation and Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and works in the Office of Media Relations as a graphic designer. The second recipient Katelyn Dunn epitomizes the model Division II student-athlete. (Aupanthers.com)
Sarah Palin's made-for-TV outrage Jun 16, 2009
Letterman earned both barrels from the venerable women's organization for joking about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and one of her daughters during the Palin family's recent trip to New York City to receive an award from an autism foundation. "One awkward moment for Sarah Palin at the Yankees [game]," Letterman said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Former Penn State running back Curt Warner among inductees into College Football Hall of Fame May 1, 2009
"Warner will be the 22d Penn Stater, including Paterno, in the Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind.He also still holds the Nittany Lions' mark for all-purpose yards in a game (341), and is No. 2 behind Larry Johnson in career all-purpose yards (4,982).The third overall selection - by the Seattle Seahawks - in the 1983 NFL draft, Warner was a four-time all-pro who gained 6,844 yards and scored 56 touchdowns in his seven-year pro career.Married with three children, he was inducted into the Seahawks'... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Warner Earns Spot in Hall May 1, 2009
He is the founder and president of the Curt Warner Autism Foundation and is a member of a local Rotary chapter. Warner serves as the running backs coach for the Camas High School football team. (LionNews.com)
Autism Genes Help Shape Brain Cell Connections Apr 29, 2009
Support for both studies was provided by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the National Institutes of Health, Autism Speaks, and many other sources, including the Margaret Q. Landenberger Foundation, the Cotswold Foundation, the Beatrice and Stanley A. Seaver Foundation, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Utah Autism Foundation. Scientists from 14 other centers in addition to Children's Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania contributed to the discovery or replication of the... (Science Daily)
Autism battle Feb 27, 2009
" There are an estimated 500,000 people with some degree of autism in the UK, but few local authorities know how many people in their area have the disability. The National Autistic Society (NAS) estimates that more than 60% of adults with autism do not get enough support. I can't begin to tell you how many hopes are pinned on this Ann Griffin Mr Corea and his wife Charika's difficulties accessing public services for their son drove them to launch an Autism Awareness Campaign in 2000, and set up... (BBC News -- UK)
Valentines for Violet Feb 14, 2009
I got the idea from a story in the American Girls magazine, where two girls are selling bracelets to raise money for the Autism Foundation in honor of their brother, Savannah said. Knowing Valentine s Day was approaching and that some people are unable to go to the store to purchase cards, Savannah went to work. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Public Inquiry Ivan Corea, chief executive, UK Autism Foundation Feb 11, 2009
Ivan Corea, chief executive, UK Autism Foundation ... What do you hope will be achieved by the UK Autism Foundation you set up in 2008 ... Our local MP, Lee Scott, is the patron for the UK Autism Foundation and has championed our autism bill. (guardian.co.uk)
