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Louise Taylor
MemberMedicare for Autism Now! – Attention all Parents & Supporters:
I am responding to Barbara Rodriguez' question about the Medicare for Autism Now! initiatve in the current federal election. We are targeting 14 ridings across Canada that had the slimmest margin of win (2% or less) in the previous election. The question that we are asking all of the candidates is: "If elected to the House of Commons on October 14th, will you publicly commit to supporting legislation that will amend the Canada Health Act to include science-based treatment for autism under Medicare?"
We are asking them to reply with a simple "Yes", "No" or "Don't care".
I would like to encourage all of you, regardless of what riding you live in, to put this question to each of your candidates. You can do so in person, via letter (send along a copy to your local paper), at all-candidate's meetings, etc. Let them know that your support on October 14th depends on their reponse to this question.
For regular updates on the Medicare for Autism Now! political initiative, please check our website at http://www.medicareforautismnow.org
MemberThank you to eveyone who responded to my post about toilet training. I appreciate the advice and words of encouragement. So many of you wrote back that I didn't have time to respond to each of you individually.
Thanks again!!!
Louise
MemberMemberLOOKING FOR ADVICE ON TOILETING – BOWEL MOVEMENTS!
Help. My 4 1/2 year old is really struggling with this one. He is OK with pee but not with BMs. Has anyone tried using an alarm system (similar to what is used for typical kids when training for urine) for bowels? Does anyone have a system availabe for sale or know where I can purchase one?
Also, I'd be interested in any advice that parents etc. could share with me on using this system. Please email me at:
MemberLOOKING FOR ADVICE ON TOILETING – BOWEL MOVEMENTS!
Help. My 4 1/2 year old is really struggling with this one. He is OK with pee but not with BMs. Has anyone tried using an alarm system (similar to what is used for typical kids when training for urine) for bowels? Does anyone have a system availabe for sale or know where I can purchase one?
Also, I'd be interested in any advice that parents etc. could share with me on using this system. Please email me at:
MemberLOOKING FOR ADVICE ON TOILETING – BOWEL MOVEMENTS!
Help. My 4 1/2 year old is really struggling with this one. He is OK with pee but not with BMs. Has anyone tried using an alarm system (similar to what is used for typical kids when training for urine) for bowels? Does anyone have a system availabe for sale or know where I can purchase one?
Also, I'd be interested in any advice that parents etc. could share with me on using this system. Please email me at:
MemberFree to a "FEAT Family"
Gas Hot Water Heater used approx. 2 years.
50 US Gal.Available in South Surrey
Contact: abarocks@gmail.com
Member"Medicare for Autism Now" goes to the Health Minister's Riding
Another interesting day……Our FEAT team drove to Parry Sound yesterday which is about 1 hour from Huntsville, where Jean Lewis had an extensive interview with the editor of the North Star newspaper. They also met with the advertising manager who looks after all or most of the Muskoka papers, to discuss an advertising campaign. The local businesses etc. were also "papered".
In Parry Sound, some FEAT campaign literature was delivered to Tony Clement's constituency office. Unfortunately (or fortunately for him, perhaps), Mr. Clement was away at the time!
Jean Lewis also had another successful radio interview at 1:15 – 1:35 on CFRA.
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Following is the invitation for our event in Oakville on April 19th. Please send it to any contacts you have in Ontario."Medicare for Autism Now!" Rally
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Community Center,
1051 Glenashton Drive,
Oakville, Ontario, L6H 6Z4
Why should you attend?
Despite a decade of lobbying, collaborating and litigating autism treatment is still excluded from our universal health care system. Canadian families from BC to Newfoundland and everywhere in between are still bankrupting themselves in order to provide treatment for their disabled children.
The current and limited patchwork of funding and services provided through the provinces social services ministries could evaporate tomorrow with a change of government, or the stroke of a bureaucrats pen. No legislation or mandate exists within these social services ministries to deliver health care or to protect and enshrine our childrens medically necessary treatment.
In 30 years of "advocacy", the only two initiatives which have achieved ANY success in obtaining treatment funding in any province has been litigation, and more recently, focused political action. Both were brought by volunteer parent groups.
Autism is an epidemic of staggering proportions, it now afflicts one in every 150 children in North America, one in every 94 boys. Autism has become an election issue in the U.S. – Senators Clinton, Obama and McCain have all articulated extremely progressive positions. In 2006, the U.S. federal government unanimously passed the "Combating Autism Act" which allocated $945 million into research and treatment. The U.S. federal government recognizes their responsibility to intervene by acting to avoid a major health and social crisis.
It is time for our federal government to recognize their responsibility to act! This is not a left or right issue its a right or wrong issue!
Today, all over Canada, parents of children with autism and growing numbers of fair-minded, but outraged Canadian voters expect our federal government to act. We are letting those who govern and those who wish to govern know they will be held accountable, regardless of party affiliation, at the ballot box in the next federal election.Who should attend?
You and every fair-minded Canadian you know!
In Canada, children with autism and their families suffer from political indifference. It will take the sustained energy and dedication of EVERY CANADIAN who desires a just society to correct this injustice. For our childrens sake, and the sake of future generations, we urge you to attend this rally. Please bring friends, family, kids, anyone and everyone you know who is appalled by the gross injustice done to our children every day by the governments of Canada and its provinces.
Come and find out how you can make your vote actually count!
Featured speakers will include:Jean Lewis Vancouver parent, B.C. Co-ordinator for "Medicare for Autism Now!" initiative
Harold Doherty Fredericton parent, Maritime Co-ordinator for "Medicare for Autism Now!" initiative
David Marley Vancouver supporter/advisor, B.C. Co-ordinator for "Medicare for Autism Now!" initiative
Stefan Marinoiu Toronto parent, "Medicare for Autism Now!" supporter
Deborah Coyne Toronto parent, "Medicare for Autism Now!" supporterPlease RSVP asap to: Jennifer OBrien
Email: jobrien116@cogeco.ca
Member"Medicare for Autism Now" goes to the Health Minister's Riding
Another interesting day……Our FEAT team drove to Parry Sound yesterday which is about 1 hour from Huntsville, where Jean Lewis had an extensive interview with the editor of the North Star newspaper. They also met with the advertising manager who looks after all or most of the Muskoka papers, to discuss an advertising campaign. The local businesses etc. were also "papered".
In Parry Sound, some FEAT campaign literature was delivered to Tony Clement's constituency office. Unfortunately (or fortunately for him, perhaps), Mr. Clement was away at the time!
Jean Lewis also had another successful radio interview at 1:15 – 1:35 on CFRA.
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Following is the invitation for our event in Oakville on April 19th. Please send it to any contacts you have in Ontario."Medicare for Autism Now!" Rally
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Community Center,
1051 Glenashton Drive,
Oakville, Ontario, L6H 6Z4
Why should you attend?
Despite a decade of lobbying, collaborating and litigating autism treatment is still excluded from our universal health care system. Canadian families from BC to Newfoundland and everywhere in between are still bankrupting themselves in order to provide treatment for their disabled children.
The current and limited patchwork of funding and services provided through the provinces social services ministries could evaporate tomorrow with a change of government, or the stroke of a bureaucrats pen. No legislation or mandate exists within these social services ministries to deliver health care or to protect and enshrine our childrens medically necessary treatment.
In 30 years of "advocacy", the only two initiatives which have achieved ANY success in obtaining treatment funding in any province has been litigation, and more recently, focused political action. Both were brought by volunteer parent groups.
Autism is an epidemic of staggering proportions, it now afflicts one in every 150 children in North America, one in every 94 boys. Autism has become an election issue in the U.S. – Senators Clinton, Obama and McCain have all articulated extremely progressive positions. In 2006, the U.S. federal government unanimously passed the "Combating Autism Act" which allocated $945 million into research and treatment. The U.S. federal government recognizes their responsibility to intervene by acting to avoid a major health and social crisis.
It is time for our federal government to recognize their responsibility to act! This is not a left or right issue its a right or wrong issue!
Today, all over Canada, parents of children with autism and growing numbers of fair-minded, but outraged Canadian voters expect our federal government to act. We are letting those who govern and those who wish to govern know they will be held accountable, regardless of party affiliation, at the ballot box in the next federal election.Who should attend?
You and every fair-minded Canadian you know!
In Canada, children with autism and their families suffer from political indifference. It will take the sustained energy and dedication of EVERY CANADIAN who desires a just society to correct this injustice. For our childrens sake, and the sake of future generations, we urge you to attend this rally. Please bring friends, family, kids, anyone and everyone you know who is appalled by the gross injustice done to our children every day by the governments of Canada and its provinces.
Come and find out how you can make your vote actually count!
Featured speakers will include:Jean Lewis Vancouver parent, B.C. Co-ordinator for "Medicare for Autism Now!" initiative
Harold Doherty Fredericton parent, Maritime Co-ordinator for "Medicare for Autism Now!" initiative
David Marley Vancouver supporter/advisor, B.C. Co-ordinator for "Medicare for Autism Now!" initiative
Stefan Marinoiu Toronto parent, "Medicare for Autism Now!" supporter
Deborah Coyne Toronto parent, "Medicare for Autism Now!" supporterPlease RSVP asap to: Jennifer OBrien
Email: jobrien116@cogeco.ca
MemberMedicare for Autism Now in Ontario
It's been an excellent day for our FEAT of BC representatives campaigning in Bracebridge, Ont. Jean Lewis has now met with one of the reporters from the Bracebridge Examiner – he will do a story which will reach all of the community newspapers in the riding.
FEAT's campaign information has been left at the Hospital,Library, Legion, the Medical Centre and even the local Conservative Party's Riding Association office.
Tomorrow they will meet with the Huntsville Forester and the Parry Sound North Star. They will also be "papering" Huntsville and Perry Sound with brochures, and will be paying a visit to Health Minister Tony Clement's constituency offices in Huntsviile and Perry Sound.
Jean Lewis will also be inerviewed by
Ron Corbett of CFRA radio in Ottawa at 1:30 Ontario time. It can be heard live over the internet. -
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