ABLE AND WILLING

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I spent a good deal of my day today researching opportunities for people with disabilities. It is necessary for me to gain knowledge about what resources are available to businesses to train and hire persons with disabilities. I am in the early stages of creating a business that is to become a place for persons with disabilities, to use their artistic skills to make a living either by working for another company or becoming Entrepreneurs and creating their own product or business. Along the way today I ran across some really great web sites. I was very much taken with this particular web site called "Able and Willing" an untapped pool of talent. There are some wonderful stories about mentoring and internships. It gives me hope when I found people willing to make the world a better place for those with disabilities. Check out the video on that site, it's really inspirational.

Persons whose disabilities are not visible are finding it so difficult, STILL to be around people in the workplace that don't treat them as peers. It is really important to help all people find employment and the more resources we offer to employees and employers that accommodate and accept everyone, the closer we are to accepting all people as equals across the board. Too many people are wasting their time on the business of others and not paying attention to what is going on around them. These are the "kind" of people that are unaware how difficult, but awe inspiring, it is to see someone with a disability maintain job performance equal to theirs. We all must learn to become more aware of what is around us and to become more accepting of everyone.

WE ALL NEED HELP!

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At one time or another, in our life, we all need some help. There are so many things that have changed and a lack of security faces us daily. I m providing these links because my faith in the government is strong and I believe that President Obama and his cabinet will get us through, but if we do need resources these links will come in handy. Tuck them away for another day.
GOVERNMENT BENEFITS

GOVERNMENT LOANS

Lets all Pray that we never need them.

A NEW AND WONDERFUL RESOURCE FOR RECOVERY

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeAs I was going through the many groups on the Ellen NING Platform, I ran across this wonderful resource. I hope it is of health and benefit to many. Please check it out fopr all types of recovery.

WALK FOR AUTISM

New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism
Sunday - October 5, 2008
Greeley Park - Nashua, NH

Walk Information
Our walk this year will be on Sunday October 5, 2008. Registration will be at 10:00am and the walk at 11am. Our walk will be held again at Greeley Park in Nashua, NH. We are pleased to announce that our band from last year Steve and Friends will be returning. On walk day there will be face painting, bouncing houses, massage, popcorn, drawings for great pizes, and arts and crafts.

To register for the walk please go to HERE.

Interested in volunteering on walk day? Please EMAIL: newhampshire@autismspeaks.org for more information.



Team Captain Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that you have completed all of the steps necessary to have a successful Walk Now for Autism team this year.

* If you haven’t already registered, register as Team Captain ONLINE
* Set a fundraising goal and “people” goal for your team
* Make sure all team members have registered themselves on-line
* Involve your company/employer
* Did you email your co-workers to join the team?
* Did you involve your boss to rally your company team?
* Encourage all team members to be active fundraisers for autism research, awareness and advocacy
* Email or call team members regularly to answer questions and check on their progress
* Create team tee-shirts, buttons or a banner to increase your visibility on Walk day

8 quick, simple Steps to Raising $1,000 before Walk Day...

Step 1 - Start by donating $25 to yourself
Step 2 - Ask four family members for $50 each
Step 3 - Ask ten friends to donate $20 each
Step 4 - Ask five co-workers to donate $20 each
Step 5 - Ask five neighbors to donate $20 each
Step 6 - Ask 10 people from your school, place of worship or gym to donate $20 each
Step 7 - Ask your boss for a $50 company donation
Step 8 - Ask five businesses that you and your family frequent for a donation of $25

Every little bit helps you reach your goal - and adds up quickly!

Donations
Encourage your donors to donate online through your personal page on our website. They don't have to write a check, you don't have to fill out a separate form and it gets credited to you much faster!

If you have donations in form of a check, send them in now. You won't have to bring them on Walk Day - one less thing to worry about as you're headed out the door to join the fun!
Don't forget to send in a completed donation form along with the check (made out to Autism Speaks). It's wise to write your participant ID on all checks as well. This will ensure that you get credit for your hard earned efforts. Please allow 2 weeks for the donation to show up on your personal page.

Updates

Thanks to Mike Gibeault who held the first ever Chatter Cup Hockey Tournament at the Ice Den in Hooksett, NH. He has graciously donated $20,000 to Autism Speaks! The 2nd annual Chatter Cup has already been scheduled for next year and will be on July 31-August 2 2009. We will continue to give you updates on next years event.

Mail all donations to:
Autism Speaks
Donations processing
5455 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036

And don't forget to check out the exciting walk incentives! How about a DVD player or an iPod?

Thank you again for your support as we Walk Now for Autism! Please do not hesitate to contact the Autism Speaks New England Chapter Office for further information at 888-627-6227 or by email newhampshire@autismspeaks.org. We are here for you!

LOOK FOR OTHER RESOURCES HERE AT ASA
GRATITUDE HERE

THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES...WHY NOT CHECK THEM OUT?

"Stop the arguing and fighting now! Put peace and sanity back in your home life."
This is what The Total Transformation Program offers for your family. This is a method of changing the family dynamics that are not working for your family. Sign up for a Trial, and see what kind of a difference it can make.

Check out the Total Focus Program also.

JOIN THE DAILY STRENGTH CHALLENGE

Image via WikipediaThe DAILY STRENGTH Charity Challenge – Raise $1,000 For Your Charity!
FROM DOUG:

The six millionth hug was just sent on Daily Strength, and it got me thinking about what else we can do to make our world a better, healthier place.

Hugs are invaluable, but there’s so much more we can do. Making things happen requires not just love, but also real action and, of course, money.

Recruit new members to your Daily Strength Member Group, and in return we’ll donate up to $1000 to your favorite charity.

Daily Strength Charity Challenge – Basics

1. The challenge is simple - when 25 or more new members join your Member Group, DS donates money to the charity of your choice.

2. If you haven't already done so, join or create a group on Daily Strength - http://dailystrength.org/groups/. Creating a group is completely free. Existing groups are also eligible. The subject of your group is up to you; we hope you’ll choose something near and dear to your heart – a walk-a-thon, a group to raise awareness, or just a safe haven.

3. Spread the word! Get others to join you in your crusade. Get more tips on how to spread the word here.

4. The challenge starts on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 and ends on Friday, May 23rd.

5. At the end of the Challenge, Daily Strength will contact qualifying group founders to find out about the charity that you would like to support.

Please Note: "New Members" are members that did not have an account at Daily Strength prior to April 24th, 2008. Existing Daily Strength members are welcome to join these groups, but we will only count new members for this challenge.

This is your chance to really help a charity you care about without using any of your own money. At the same time, your friends can become a part of your Group and the Daily Strength community.

Please read more below and visit our official Daily Strength Charity Challenge Group for complete details on the challenge. And then get out there and make a difference!

Official Rules, Tips & Tools

Stop by and read or join the Daily Strength Charity Challenge Group where we'll have the official rules, answer questions, offer tips, and give contest updates.

We can't wait to see what our Member Groups can accomplish, and how many great charities we can help!

Happy Spring from all of us here at Daily Strength!