Coming to PBS Stations in October: Minds on the Edge

COMING TO PBS STATIONS IN OCTOBER MINDS ON THE EDGE: Facing Mental Illness zeros in on wrenching situations playing out every day in hospital ERs, on city streets and school campuses, in courtrooms and in jails, as Americans struggle with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The dramatic scenario of this Fred Friendly Seminars program reveals personal dilemmas facing individuals and families, medical practices that can be obstacles to treatment, and public polices that are falling short. Moderated by Frank Sesno, the program features Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Nobel-Prize-winning neuroscientist Eric Kandel, Pulitzer-nominated journalist Pete Earley, and other panelists from law, medicine, and public policy — including several who have personally faced the challenges of mental illness and offer their riveting insights. Visit the Minds on the Edge Web site for TV schedule information and multimedia content on serious mental illness. If you miss the program on-air, you can watch online after 10/1. National Alliance on Mental Illness 3803 N. Fairfax Dr. ~ Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203 For fastest unsubscribe results follow these instructions: 1.) Log in to your NAMI.org account by clicking here 2.) Select "mySubscriptions" from the tabs underneath the "myNAMI" graphic 3.) Uncheck the box next to "I would like to receive general e-mail updates from NAMI" 4.) Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page 5.) You will then be unsubscribed immediately If you were unable to complete the fast unsubscribe, please email: webmaster@nami.org Please do not reply to this email (it will go to an unattended mailbox.) If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this email, please send an email to webmaster@nami.org.

IMAGINE A WORLD WITH MORE BIRTHDAYS!

Until I quit smoking almost three years ago, I couldn't even blow out the candles on my cake, blow up a balloon, or even laugh without 2 paramedics and an oxygen tank. On My friend Michele's birthday a child asked me to blow up a balloon, I just took the balloon and was able to blow it up...that was an amazing feat to me that day. I did it without even thinking whether or not I could, and when I realized it...I felt amazing. I can now workout at the gym, walk on the treadmill, climbing hills, lifting weights and pumping away with exercise machines....my desire to live to be 100 is now believable to me. This video touched me in so many ways, I hope it does for others also.

ATTN Autism Advocate: We Need Your Help Right Now to Ensure Congress Ends Autism Insurance Discrimination - The next Few Hours Are Critical

09/24/09   Autism Votes... It's time for lawmakers to listen.  Dear Autism Advocate, After a short August recess, Autism Votes is back and we need your help RIGHT NOW to ensure Congress ends autism insurance discrimination!  In a few hours, the Senate Finance Committee will vote on an amendment to the Committee's version of the health care reform bill (the America's Healthy Future Act of 2009) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) specifying that the basic benefits package must provide coverage of behavioral health treatments. If passed, this amendment will be a major step forward towards ending autism insurance discrimination from coast to coast. The good news is the Chair of the Committee, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) supports this amendment!  We need your help RIGHT NOW to ensure that the members of the Senate Finance Committee support Sen. Menendez's amendment and make sure that individuals with autism do not fall through the cracks during this great debate over health care. Bottom line: any health care reform bill that does not end autism insurance discrimination is unacceptable!     Here is How YOU Can Help: 1. SENATOR BAUCUS, CHAIR OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE SUPPORTS THE AMENDMENT! CALL SENATOR BAUCUS AND THANK HIM FOR HIS SUPPORT.  Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) (Chairman) - (202) 224-4515 2.  CALL THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE LISTED BELOW AND TELL THEM TO SUPPORT THE MENENDEZ AMENDMENT FOR INCLUSION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENTS! Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV - (202) 224-6472 Sen. Jeff Bingaman - (202) 224-5521 Sen. John Kerry - (202) 224-2742 Sen. Ron Wyden - (202) 224-5244 Sen. Charles Schumer - (202) 224-6542 Sen. Debbie Stabenow - (202) 224-4822 Sen. Maria Cantwell  (202) 244-3441 Sen. Bill Nelson - (202) 244-5274 Sen. Thomas Carper - (202) 224-2441 Not sure of what to say? Say this: "Hi, my name is __________ and I live in (City, State). I would like to let Senator (name) know that I believe that any healthcare reform bill that does not end autism insurance discrimination is unacceptable and that I would like him/her to support the amendment put forth by Senator Menendez that seeks to end autism insurance discrimination. Thank you so much." 2. FORWARD THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT CAN HELP MAKE THESE PHONE CALLS. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, therapists, teachers, coworkers and neighbors - anyone who has ever said that they wished there was something they could do to help your child with autism. They can do this. They can help you end autism insurance discrimination so that you can get your child the therapy and treatment that they need. Working together we can effectively end autism insurance discrimination for all the children from coast to coast!  For more information, visit our website at www.autismvotes.org. Sincerely, Shelley Hendrix Director of State Advocacy Relations, Government Relations Autism Speaks Take Action Today > DONATE NOW to Autism Votes > Was this email forwarded to you from a friend?  Sign up to receive urgent email alerts from Autism Votes > Visit our website at www.AutismVotes.org > CONNECT with Autism Votes: Autism Votes is an initiative of Autism Speaks

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Autism Society and Education.com Launch Special Edition on Asperger's Syndrome; Help Military Families Get the Services Their Children with Autism Need!

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IN THIS ISSUE News >> Advocacy >> Research >> Education >> Conferences >> Resources >> PROUD SPONSOR   PROUD SPONSOR               Update email preferences | Forward to a friend NEWS Autism Society and Education.com Launch Special Edition on Asperger’s Syndrome Education.com, a leading Web destination for parents of school-aged children, and the Autism Society have teamed up to launch the Special Edition on Asperger’s Syndrome, which will give readers access to the latest information on Asperger’s Syndrome along with original articles from world experts and educators. Read more … Rock the Boat for Autism Rows Home This summer, five men rowed up the Atlantic Coast to make a difference in the lives of people affected by autism. “Rock the Boat for Autism” was the brainchild of John Lose and Ryan Meyer, both lifeguards in Wildwood, N.J. Inspired by Meyer’s sister, who is affected by autism, they recruited friends Larry Maher, James O'Donoghue and Daniel McCann to join them on the journey from Boca Raton, Fla., to Sea Isle City, N.J., to raise autism awareness. Read more … Special Encore Sensory Friendly Film this September The next AMC-Autism Society Sensory Friendly Film will be Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, a new animated feature inspired by the classic children’s storybook. This month includes a special encore presentation on September 26 at 10 a.m. local time in select AMC theatres. Find a location near you at www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms. ADVOCACY Help Military Families Get the Services Their Children with Autism Need! Recently both the House and the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, with a crucial difference between the two versions: the House’s version included an amendment from Congressman Joe Sestak that gives military families affected by autism access to the ABA therapy they need. Although the bipartisan and detailed Sestak Amendment was not included in the Senate version, it isn’t too late! Send the Armed Service Committee members an email explaining the crucial need for the Sestak Amendment to be included in the final bill. Read more ... IACC Scientific Workshop Next Week The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee will hold a scientific workshop September 30-October 1 at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd., Bethesda, Md. The workshop goals are to gain input on gaps in the strategic plan for autism research, opportunities for advancing research and knowledge, and suggestions for prioritizing objectives, and several Autism Society members will be giving presentations at the workshop. Read more … Highlights of Baucus Health-Care Reform Bill Senator Baucus (D-MT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, recently released the America's Healthy Future Act of 2009. Several other Finance Committee members stated they have significant concerns with the bill, which is anticipated to cost approximately $774 billion over 10 years. Read more … American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds Released for Education The second and last installment of ARRA funding for education programs has been released to the states. Programs receiving their payments include the IDEA State Grant, the IDEA Early Intervention State Grant and the Vocational Rehabilitation State Grant. Update on FY 2010 Appropriations With the start of fiscal year 2010 less than two weeks away, both Houses of Congress are expected to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the federal government operating on October 1. Read more … RESEARCH New Research-Based Guide for Educators The state of Texas recently released the Texas Autism Resource Guide for Effective Teaching (TARGET). Written in a user-friendly manner, this document overviews the diagnosis and educational implications of autism spectrum disorders as well as evaluation instruments, and interventions for students with ASD. Read more … National Autism Center Releases Report on Autism Treatments The National Autism Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), has just released its National Standards Report. Read more … Study on Alternative Therapy Published A research team at Western Oregon University led by Dr. Louisa Silva, a board-certified M.D., Chinese medical practitioner and university professor, recently published a report finding that Qigong (Chee-gong) massage can have a positive effect on children with autism. Read more … EDUCATION Developing Minds Software Releases DDtrac Upgrade to Enable IEP Generation Developing Minds Software recently announced significant upgrades to DDtrac, the company's special education data-tracking software. The improvements include an Individualized Education Program (IEP) generator that is fully integrated with the DDtrac system. Read more … CONFERENCES Save the Date for 2010 Autism Society Conference Save the date! The Autism Society’s 2010 Conference will be in Dallas, Texas, July 7-10. The Call for Papers will open in early October. We look forward to receiving your submissions! Exhibitor information for our 2010 conference is now available on the conference website: www.autism-society.org/conference. Recordings of the Autism Society 2009 Conference sessions are now available. To order, please go to the conference Web site: www.autism-society.org/conference. A sampling of conference videos is also posted on YouTube, including the keynote panel discussions on the future and culture of autism. Check them out at www.youtube.com/TheAutismSociety. RESOURCES New Computer Program Teaches Following Directions Special needs educational publishing company Super Duper® Publications has released HearBuilder™ -Following Directions, an interactive software program designed to help children with autism learn how to follow directions while they learn up to 40 basic concepts. Read more … Model Me Confidence™ Now Available Model Me Kids®, LLC, recently released its latest educational video for children and teenagers with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and developmental delays. Model Me Confidence™ helps teach techniques for building self-esteem through peer modeling. Read more … New Social Networking Site for Autism MyAUTISMcommunity.com is designed for family members, loved ones and professionals whose lives are touched by people with autism. The site is designed for communities to come together, share knowledge, ask questions and provide support. Read more … Update email preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Forward to a friend  |  Visit our web site Autism Society 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301.657.0881 or 1.800.3AUTISM

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Disability.gov Veterans' Benefits Update: VA Warns Veterans of Telephone Prescription Scam

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NAMI 2009 Gala Tickets On Sale Now, Going Fast

You are cordially invited to join Senator and Mrs. Pete Domenici, CNN White House correspondent Suzanne Malveaux, and football legend Ken Harvey at NAMI's 5th Annual Gala celebration. Help celebrate NAMI's 30th birthday and its remarkable journey on October 14 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. An honor roll of scientists and researchers leading the effort to understand, treat and prevent mental illness will be in attendance. Proceeds will benefit NAMI programs and their dedication to eradicate mental illnesses and to improve the quality of life for all whose lives are affected by these diseases. Top: Football legends Ken Harvey (l) and Terry Bradshaw (r) pose with 2008 Gala attendees and fans. Bottom: Jazz musician and long time friend of NAMI, Joyce Cooling performs for the crowd. Tickets are available and may be purchased exclusively via telephone. Phone Number: (703) 516-7967 Ticket Price: $300 If you are unable to attend this year's gala, you can still show your support, by making a donation online today and sitting with NAMI at our virtual table. Your name will be prominently displayed online, or if you wish, you may remain anonymous. NAMI will present this year's Mind of America Scientific Research Award to William Carpenter, M.D. His ground breaking research has made a significant contribution to a better understanding and treatment of mental illness, particularly schizophrenia. National Alliance on Mental Illness 3803 N. Fairfax Dr. ~ Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203 For fastest unsubscribe results follow these instructions: 1.) Log in to your NAMI.org account by clicking here 2.) Select "mySubscriptions" from the tabs underneath the "myNAMI" graphic 3.) Uncheck the box next to "I would like to receive general e-mail updates from NAMI" 4.) Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page 5.) You will then be unsubscribed immediately If you were unable to complete the fast unsubscribe, please email: webmaster@nami.org Please do not reply to this email (it will go to an unattended mailbox.) If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this email, please send an email to webmaster@nami.org.