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Mike & Jean
ParticipantMeet Stefan, Bernadette, Lia and Simon Marinoiu. They live in suburban Toronto, Canada. Simon has autism and no longer lives with his family. His devastating situation represents the fate of many autistic children in Canada who are being denied effective treatment. Simon and his family are featured in the just released third trailer advertising Medicare for Autism Now's upcoming documentary, Medicare's Orphans, scheduled for release in October. http://www.medicareforautismnow.org
The film chronicles the stories of a number of families with autistic children from across Canada, each share the same problem – lack of access to effective autism treatment (ABA/IBI) via our "universal" health care system.
The film exposes some painful truths about who gets access to health care in Canada, the refusal to act by Canadian governments, both federal and provincial, and the Supreme Court of Canada's failure to protect our childrens' Charter rights, all of which rightfully brings Canada's reputation for fairness and human rights into serious question.
This film will be significant to both Canadian parents of children with autism as well as those living in other countries who live under the false assumption that Canada is a kinder and gentler place for people with disabilites. The film will also provide examples of what effective advocacy really is, what it has already achieved and what parents/supporters need to do in order to protect the gains others have made on behalf of their children, to move the cause forward, and to end health care discrimination in Canada in this generation.
To learn the history, the gains, the goals, and how to get involved in the autism treatment movement in Canada, go to: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org
Please forward this link, post it to your Facebook walls, and ask others to do the same. Also – very important – send it to your MLA and MP.
Thank you for your support.
Jean
ParticipantWelcome back Sabrina Freeman! I know I am not alone when I say this board and community has dearly missed your wise "voice of reason".
For those who may not know Sabrina, let me introduce you….
Dr. Freeman founded FEAT of BC in 1996 – when there was NO ABA treatment or treatment funding at all. Those were very dark days for children with autism and their families. She established FEAT of BC with the mandate of having science-based treatment – ABA covered by our health care system. She organized and assisted countless parents set-up ABA treatment programs, hosted ABA training workshops,lobbied government, wrote countless briefs, created this website, authored a number of books including, "Teach Me Language", "Science for Sale in the Autism Wars", the "Complete Guide to Autism Treatments",and, produced the
video, "Autism – Now What Do I Do?" In addition to all of this, it was Sabrina's vision, tenacity and organization which created the Auton and Hewko litigations. Both have dramatically improved the lives for children with autism and their families in BC and the rest of Canada. Needless to say, Sabrina's contribution to our children and families has been immeasurable.Recently, I've had the pleasure of reading Sabrina's newest initiative, her blog: autism pundit and it is fabulous! Like her other work, it's: clear, straight-forward, easy to understand, thought-provoking and NO BS!
Check-it out: http://www.autismpundit.com
Thanks Sabrina – we're so glad you're back!
ParticipantWelcome back Sabrina Freeman! I know I am not alone when I say this board and community has dearly missed your wise "voice of reason".
For those who may not know Sabrina, let me introduce you….
Dr. Freeman founded FEAT of BC in 1996 – when there was NO ABA treatment or treatment funding at all. Those were very dark days for children with autism and their families. She established FEAT of BC with the mandate of having science-based treatment – ABA covered by our health care system. She organized and assisted countless parents set-up ABA treatment programs, hosted ABA training workshops,lobbied government, wrote countless briefs, created this website, authored a number of books including, "Teach Me Language", "Science for Sale in the Autism Wars", the "Complete Guide to Autism Treatments",and, produced the
video, "Autism – Now What Do I Do?" In addition to all of this, it was Sabrina's vision, tenacity and organization which created the Auton and Hewko litigations. Both have dramatically improved the lives for children with autism and their families in BC and the rest of Canada. Needless to say, Sabrina's contribution to our children and families has been immeasurable.Recently, I've had the pleasure of reading Sabrina's newest initiative, her blog: autism pundit and it is fabulous! Like her other work, it's: clear, straight-forward, easy to understand, thought-provoking and NO BS!
Check-it out: http://www.autismpundit.com
Thanks Sabrina – we're so glad you're back!
ParticipantMeet Laurie Guerra and her son, Wesley Romey. Laurie is a board member of the Autism Society of BC. They live in suburban Vancouver and are featured in the just released second trailer advertising Medicare for Autism Now's upcoming documentary, Medicare's Orphans, scheduled for release in mid-September.
The film chronicles the stories of a number of families across Canada, each share the same problem as every Canadian parent with a child with autism – access to effective autism treatment (ABA/IBI)via our "universal" health care system. The film exposes some painful truths about who gets access to health care in Canada, the Canadian governments, both provincial and federal refusal to act, the Supreme Court of Canada's failure to protect our childrens' charter rights, all of which rightfully brings Canada's reputation for fairness and human rights into serious question.
This film will be significant to both Canadian parents of children with autism as well as those living in other countries who live under the false assumption that Canada is a kinder and gentler place for people with disabilites. The film will also provide examples of what effective advocacy really is, what it has already achieved and what parents/supporters need to do in order to protect the gains others have made on behalf of their children and what they need to do to move the cause forward and end health care discrimination in Canada in this generation.
Please share this trailer with others using any means available.
Stay tuned for our next trailer where you'll meet the Marinoiu family from Scarborough, Ontario.
To learn the history, the gains, the goals, and how to get involved in the autism treatment movement in Canada, go to:
http://www.medicareforautismnow.orgYour child's future depends on you.
ParticipantMeet Laurie Guerra and her son, Wesley Romey. Laurie is a board member of the Autism Society of BC. They live in suburban Vancouver and are featured in the just released second trailer advertising Medicare for Autism Now's upcoming documentary, Medicare's Orphans, scheduled for release in mid-September.
The film chronicles the stories of a number of families across Canada, each share the same problem as every Canadian parent with a child with autism – access to effective autism treatment (ABA/IBI)via our "universal" health care system. The film exposes some painful truths about who gets access to health care in Canada, the Canadian governments, both provincial and federal refusal to act, the Supreme Court of Canada's failure to protect our childrens' charter rights, all of which rightfully brings Canada's reputation for fairness and human rights into serious question.
This film will be significant to both Canadian parents of children with autism as well as those living in other countries who live under the false assumption that Canada is a kinder and gentler place for people with disabilites. The film will also provide examples of what effective advocacy really is, what it has already achieved and what parents/supporters need to do in order to protect the gains others have made on behalf of their children and what they need to do to move the cause forward and end health care discrimination in Canada in this generation.
Please share this trailer with others using any means available.
Stay tuned for our next trailer where you'll meet the Marinoiu family from Scarborough, Ontario.
To learn the history, the gains, the goals, and how to get involved in the autism treatment movement in Canada, go to:
http://www.medicareforautismnow.orgYour child's future depends on you.
ParticipantMeet Laurie Guerra and her son, Wesley Romey. Laurie is a board member of the Autism Society of BC. They live in suburban Vancouver and are featured in the just released second trailer advertising Medicare for Autism Now's upcoming documentary, Medicare's Orphans, scheduled for release in mid-September.
The film chronicles the stories of a number of families across Canada, each share the same problem as every Canadian parent with a child with autism – access to effective autism treatment (ABA/IBI)via our "universal" health care system. The film exposes some painful truths about who gets access to health care in Canada, the Canadian governments, both provincial and federal refusal to act, the Supreme Court of Canada's failure to protect our childrens' charter rights, all of which rightfully brings Canada's reputation for fairness and human rights into serious question.
This film will be significant to both Canadian parents of children with autism as well as those living in other countries who live under the false assumption that Canada is a kinder and gentler place for people with disabilites. The film will also provide examples of what effective advocacy really is, what it has already achieved and what parents/supporters need to do in order to protect the gains others have made on behalf of their children and what they need to do to move the cause forward and end health care discrimination in Canada in this generation.
Please share this trailer with others using any means available.
Stay tuned for our next trailer where you'll meet the Marinoiu family from Scarborough, Ontario.
To learn the history, the gains, the goals, and how to get involved in the autism treatment movement in Canada, go to:
http://www.medicareforautismnow.orgYour child's future depends on you.
ParticipantPlease take a few moments to make your child's voice heard by your Member of Parliament and your provincial MLA. Send them the Hudson family trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?f​eature=player_embedded&v=bTJ9kCt9wZM#at=22
and the link to http://www.medicareforautismnow.org
Find your Member of Parliament: http://www.electionscanada.ca and enter your postal code.
In BC, find your MLA: http://www.leg.bc.ca/mla/3-1-1.htmHeads-up – when your MP and MLA start pointing their fingers at each other and your MP says, "it's a provincial responsibility" and your MLA says, "the Canada Health Act is federal legislation and cannot be changed…." You need to know that they are BOTH wrong and they BOTH have responsibiity to act. The Canada Health Act is federal legislation which CAN indeed be amended and, the provinces have always decided what treatments are included or excluded in the list of insured services.
Get engaged, send the links, ask others to do the same…most of all – demand action.Stay tuned for the second trailer for Medicare's Orphans soon.
ParticipantThis is the first of four trailers advertising the Medicare for Autism Now Society's upcoming documentary," Medicare's Orphans" The remaining trailers will be released intermittently over the remainder of the summer leading up to the releas…e of the 45 minute documentary in mid-September. The film chronicles a number of families from across Canada, each with the same problem – access to effective health care, (ABA/IBI) for their autistic children.The film exposes some painful truths about who gets access to Canada's universal health care system, the Canadian governments refusal to act, the Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to protect our childrens' charter rights, all of which rightfully brings Canada's reputation for fairness and human rights into serious question. This film will be significant to both Canadian parents of children with autism as well as those living in other countries who live under the false assumption that Canada is a kinder and gentler place for people with disabilities. Barry Hudson is on the board of Medicare for Autism Now! and is an effective advocate. Please share this trailer with others. Stay tuned for the next trailer where a you'll meet a family from British Columbia. For more information about the documentary or other Medicare for Autism Now! initiatives, go to:http://www.medicareforautismnow.org
ParticipantTake a few moments to watch the first of four trailers for the upcoming Medicare for Autism Now! documentary which will be released in mid-September.
Watch it at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org Spread the word, share with your family and friends, Facebook etc. etc.ParticipantTake a few moments to watch the first of four trailers for the upcoming Medicare for Autism Now! documentary which will be released in mid-September.
Watch it at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org Spread the word, share with your family and friends, Facebook etc. etc. -
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