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[quote="AutisticAdvocacy"]Feel free, in addition to any other information on our website: http://www.autisticadvocacy.org. Also, if you're interested in getting involved with ASAN and starting your own chapter in your country, please feel free to e-mail us at info@autisticadvocacy.org[/quote]
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<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" width="100%" class="forumline"> <tr> <th class="thCornerL" width="22%" height="26">Author</th> <th class="thCornerR">Message</th> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>asplanet</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://wrongplanet.cachefly.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:51 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Hi <br /> <br />Thanks for that.. <br /> <br />I will be setting up a NZ branch, already have quite a few interested people. <br /> <br />But any other NZ interested in joining my fight back action group let me know.. <br /> <br />Thanks once again and will be in contact shortly</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>AutisticAdvocacy</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://wrongplanet.cachefly.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:57 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Feel free, in addition to any other information on our website: <a href="http://www.autisticadvocacy.org." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.autisticadvocacy.org.</a> Also, if you're interested in getting involved with ASAN and starting your own chapter in your country, please feel free to e-mail us at <a href="mailto:info@autisticadvocacy.org">info@autisticadvocacy.org</a></span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>asplanet</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://wrongplanet.cachefly.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:31 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Hi <br /> <br />After recently being diagnosed last year set up a global Aspie web site (details below) and at present working on section regarding making "rights a reality" as truly feel our biggest problem is often exclusion from society, rather than our difference... <br /> <br />I feel like NZ is years behind, especially were I live in South Island and at times it feels like I am holding up a little flag alone, the government here prefer to exclude me because I feel I should speak up for my rights and not have to agree with everything they say. <br /> <br />Would really appreciate if I could add the above into with site links etc,.. to my making rights a reality section..or any other information on this you could send me <a href="mailto:nzalyson@yahoo.co.nz">nzalyson@yahoo.co.nz</a> <br /> <br />Can view, only started this section last week, site quite new:wink: <br /><a href="http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid=127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid=127</a></span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>KenG</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://wrongplanet.cachefly.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:13 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: ASAN in Australia</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">From ASAN's president, Ari Ne'eman: <br />============================= <br />Hello All, <br /> <br />I am proud to announce the creation of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network's first international chapter, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network - Australia (ASAN-AU). With the founding of this chapter, ASAN will be able to expand our current efforts to ensure the full representation of the autistic community in autism and disability public policymaking as well as continue our efforts to broaden access to the autistic culture and neurodiversity movements on a global scale. The introduction of this new chapter makes ASAN the first truly international autistic self-advocate organization engaged in public policy and social change advocacy. This new chapter, the first of many internationally, will enable us to share resources and expertise, thereby increasing the capabilities of the autistic self-advocate movement as a whole. Below my signature is a press release drafted by our new Australian chapter, introducing some of the priorities for their efforts as well as providing information about how to join their work. We look forward to working with our Australian brethren to ensure that the promise of "Nothing About Us, Without Us," is fulfilled worldwide. Please feel free to distribute this e-mail in its entirety. <br /> <br />Regards, <br />Ari Ne'eman <br />President <br />The Autistic Self Advocacy Network <br />1101 15th Street, NW Suite 1212 <br />Washington, DC 20005 <br /><a href="http://www.autisticadvocacy.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.autisticadvocacy.org</a> <br />732.763.5530 <br /> <br />April 2nd, 2008 <br />Members of the Australian Autistic Community who have long been involved in Self Advocacy are pleased to announce formation of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network Australia (ASAN-AU). ASAN AU is an affiliate chapter of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (http://www.autisticadvocacy.org) <br /> <br />About ASAN in America <br />The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a non profit organization run by Autistics (those on the Autism Spectrum), with a membership including those on the spectrum, those with other unique neurological types and neurotypical family members, professionals, educators and friends. ASAN was created to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to change public perception and combat misinformation by educating communities about persons on the Autism Spectrum. <br /> <br />About ASAN AU. <br />ASAN AU is run by Australian Autistic adults who have been involved self- advocacy for a number of years and invites membership from autistic and Asperger youth and adults who wish to receive support to engage in self-advocacy. <br /> <br />ASAN AU understands the following: <br />• Autistic citizens are capable of contributing to society and enriching the lives of their families and communities. <br />• While Australian society provides supports and accommodations for many of its citizens, there is little understanding of the specific needs of autistic children and adults. <br />• Autistic adults want be involved in the planning of services to be used by themselves and their peers. Inclusive and equitable services can only be developed when stakeholders contribute positively towards promoting their own wellbeing and connectedness to society. <br />• Autistic adults want recognition of the fact that autism is a life long condition that impacts both positively and negatively upon a person's ability to function in society. <br />• Autistic adults recognise that a proactive stance means that the thousands of children in early intervention and education programs now will hopefully inherit a more effective system and a more understanding community. <br />• Autistic adults are in need of support in the following areas: <br />Communication <br />Sexuality <br />Cultural identity <br />Accommodation <br />Crisis Management <br />Healthcare <br />Education <br />Criminal Justice <br />Advocacy <br />Employment <br />Socialisation <br /> <br />The extent to which autistic adults are and have been ignored saddens ASAN AU members. All Autistic citizens are capable of contributing to society and enriching the lives of their families and communities, but need the support and acceptance of society as a whole. An investment in the future of people with Autism is an investment in the skills and talents that are untapped by virtue of this group being a silent demographic. <br /> <br />CONTACT ASAN AU CONVENERS at asan-au @ dodo.com.au <br />To join ASAN AU visit <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASAN_AU/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASAN_AU/</a></span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> </table>
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