[Mike & Jean]

My apologies, but I am unable to present at the ASBC North Shore parent meeting tomorrow evening.
I will not be available to do parent advocacy presentations until October onward. If you are interested in seeing this presentation, please request that your local meeting co-ordinator/s re-schedule me for October.
Once again, my apologies for the short notice.

[Mike & Jean]

Jean Lewis and David Marley, directors of Medicare for Autism Now! and Civil Rights Now! will be on the Simi Sara Show – CKNW 980AM today from 1:00 to 1:30 discussing Civil Rights Now proposed legislation. Have a listen and call in.

[Mike & Jean]

Milestone’s Langley Autism Awareness Night

We invite you to join us for the second annual Langley “Milestones Autism Awareness Night”.

Enjoy red carpet treatment, live entertainment, a silent auction and of course some delicious food and fantastic drinks!

We will also have special guest servers volunteering their time and their gratuities towards this noble cause.

All gratuities and donations from the night will go to The Autism Society of British Columbia.

Come join us for a great time, and for a great cause; Tuesday, May 7th – 4 PM to Close.

We encourage you to make your reservations early!

To RVSP please email us at milestones5208@cara.com, or call in: (604) 514 -9000 and ask for Mike, Dave, Russ or Jaivin.

Milestone’s Langley is located at 20075 Langley Bypass.

In addition, if you have any new merchandise or items such as gifts cards you would like to donate for a silent auction please let us know by calling 604-434-0880 or e-mailing administrator@autismbc.ca.

[Mike & Jean]

Many thanks to all who were involved in making government partially re-introduce the direct payment option. Well done, all!

This is a fantastic example of what happens when parents, who are also taxpayers and voters take clear, purposeful, political action.

Keep it up – there's a provincial election on May 14th. Come out to the "Think Twice" campaign launch on Saturday, March 23rd at the Coal Harbour Community Centre in Vancouver. Find out what you can do. http://www.civilrightsnow.ca

[Mike & Jean]

Medicare for Autism Now! is pleased to announce that the judges for the Canadian International Film Festival have chosen "Medicare's Orphans" for an award of excellence in the documentary film category. Our film is one of ten chosen in this category. The festival advised us that it had received and considered hundreds of films from thirty countries.

The award will be accepted in Vancouver on April 6th.

Thank you to all who participated in making this film. It is great to see this very important subject has been recognized in this way.

Watch "Medicare's Orphans" at http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

[Mike & Jean]

Happy New Year to all.

Our children have grown out of a number of sports items so they are up for grabs.

1. Dynastar 140 skis with Salomon 300 bindings
2. Head 140 skis with Tyrolia bindings
3. Salomon 169 skis with Salomon bindings
4. one set of poles
5. one pair of Lange ski boots
6. one pair of Nordica ski boots
7. one pair of Rossignol boots
8. one pair of Bauer boys TUUK+ skates size 6-7
9. one Mountain bike (Costco I think)
10.one Thule bike rack (4 bikes), mounts to a trailer hitch receiver
11. One set of golf clubs (sorry no bag) but a pull cart is available if you would like it.

All is this gear is in pretty good plus condition and is sized for 8 to 15-ish aged children, no reasonable offers refused as I really don't want to set prices, I would just like to see the stuff get to someone who will enjoy it.

Pick up is in West Van

Best to respond via e-mail to michael.lewis@telus.net

Thanks, Mike and Jean

[Mike & Jean]

Medicare for Autism Now! has released episode 10 of our "Medicare's Orphans" web-series. This episode features Medicare for Autism Now, Civil Rights Now and co-producer of "Medicare's Orphans", David Marley.

David is a former trial lawyer and long-time political activist. In this 25 minute interview, he discusses why it is crucial for Canadians, particularly parents and families of autistic children to become politically engaged.

See all the episodes and the entire documentary at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

Please forward the link to others and share it on Facebook.

[Mike & Jean]

Today's announcement by the CIHR (Canadian Institute for Health Research) does not address what our children most urgently need – access to proven, (not novel treatment strategies), science-based autism treatment which is ABA.

It is rather timely that today, Medicare for Autism Now! released episode 9 in our web-series, "Medicare's Orphans"

This episode features, Lia Marinoiu, who lives in Scarborough, Ontario. Lia's brother, Simon is 21 years old, has severe autism and has never received ABA intervention. She describes how untreated autism has defined and limited not only her brother's life – but her's as well. Take a look at what "novel treatment strategies" will do. This is a very powerful and timely interview which I encourage you all to watch and share.

The CIHR and everyone on their payroll and in their back-pocket should watch and listen to what this courageous young woman and new voter has to say.

Watch it at: http://www.medicareforautismnow

[Mike & Jean]

Today's announcement by the CIHR (Canadian Institute for Health Research) does not address what our children most urgently need – access to proven, (not novel treatment strategies), science-based autism treatment which is ABA.

It is rather timely that today, Medicare for Autism Now! released episode 9 in our web-series, "Medicare's Orphans"

This episode features, Lia Marinoiu, who lives in Scarborough, Ontario. Lia's brother, Simon is 21 years old, has severe autism and has never received ABA intervention. She describes how untreated autism has defined and limited not only her brother's life – but her's as well. Take a look at what "novel treatment strategies" will do. This is a very powerful and timely interview which I encourage you all to watch and share.

The CIHR and everyone on their payroll and in their back-pocket should watch and listen to what this courageous young woman and new voter has to say.

Watch it at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

[Mike & Jean]

News from Medicare for Autism Now!

Check out the latest two extended interviews in our web-series: "Medicare's Orphans"

Episode 7: Stefan Marinoiu is a Toronto-area parent who came to Canada in 1980. In this powerful 26 minute interview, he describes the reality of living with a severely autistic child who has been denied treatment as a result of government's wilful neglect. He makes a clear-eyed assessment of today's politicians and make a compelling argument for why parents must be politically active.

Episode 8: Shelley Davis is a US based Behavioural Consultant who has consulted to BC families for the last 15 years. She is also a practicing attorney. She reviews two US laws – the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and how determined parent advocacy attained both. She describes the stark contrast in approach and delivery of autism treatment between California and BC. In her experience the only reason for improvements in BC was the result of the work and advocacy done by focused and dedicated parents. However, in her view, we're still at the very beginning of the process. We need to continue to work together and have high expectations because it is so easy for children with autism to be pushed aside.

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