AUTISM FIRST STEPS
AUTISM DAILY NEWSLETTER    
Wednesday, November 21, 2001 

INDEX:
*  United States Autism Ambassador Acceptance Letter
*   State Autism Ambassador Program
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United States Autism Ambassador Acceptance Letter
 

WHERE AS a result of Autism, an estimated over 500,000 individuals in the United States have lost the ability to communicate and interact with others. This year it has been determined that 1 out of every 53 babies born daily in the United States would in later years be diagnosed with one of the Autism Spectrum Disorders. In Iowa we have over 4,000-5,000 Individuals with autism.WHERE AS Dr Marie Bristol-Powers from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development stated that in more recent studies, the prevalence in much higher 1% and that autism spectrum disorders is not rare. In fact it is a pressing health problem.WHERE AS the recently released Center for Disease Control and Prevention report found that autism spectrum disorders occurred 1 in every 150 individuals.WHERE AS according to the National Center for Educational Statistics, enrollment will be 55.9 million by the year 2005. At least 800,000 educational personal will be needed to serve these students.WHERE AS Today Autism Spectrum Disorders is more common then Downs Syndrome, Diabetes, Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, and many forms of Childhood Cancer.WHERE AS Professionals and Organizations worldwide are working together in one great effort to raise awareness, diagnostic, treatment, therapy, and educational options, resources, support, and legislation. WHERE AS caring for people with autism costs more than $13 billion per year, and the majority of these costs are borne by the families of individuals with autism. These parents have sacrificed tremendously to provide the specialized treatments, specialized training, education, and support services that their children need.WHERE AS even sadder is the fact that 40-48% of the individuals around the world with autism spectrum disorders never receive the current diagnosis, waivers, resources, or support they need. These individuals slip silently into the cracks.WHERE AS there is hope and in 2001-2002 Legislators, State Ambassadors, US Ambassadors, Autism Council, and many other Autism Organizations are in each state working for better services, resources, and programs for families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In the 2001-2002 legislative session we are taking a progressive and pragmatic approach on autism related issues.WHERE AS the United States Autism Ambassador shall establish and administer the State Autism Ambassador Program. It shall be the function of the US Autism Ambassador to act as a liaison to primary and secondary medical community, educational community, Legislators, and the general public at large in all the United States in issues related to autism.WHERE AS nominations by the people for LD Wedewer as the US Autism Ambassador as of November 20, 2001 totaling at 19,210 nominations in the United States By the people For the people.WHERE AS we as a nation will be ready for the increases of the population with autism spectrum disorders with an autism action plan.THEREFORE be it known that we the people by the people charge the position of the United States Autism Ambassador to LD Wedewer and,THEREFORE be it further known that LD Wedewer will be known from this day forward as United States Autism Ambassador, and is further charged with the duties and obligations of the United States Autism Ambassador.THEREFORE be it known that LD Wedewer Graciously Accepts this position from this day forward.NOW THEREFORE I LD Wedewer, United States Autism Ambassador DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THAT I ACCEPT THE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AUTISM AMBASSADOR FROM THIS DAY FORWARD. I WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE A PROGRESSIVE AND PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO ISSUES RELATED TO AUTISM.
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As one of the first projects of the Newly Appointed United States Autism Ambassador is to start a Ambassador Program to represent each state.

The United Autism Ambassador was nomiated and appointed by the people for the people by over 19,000 people.

Copy of the Poll Results as of November 20, 2001

United States Autism Ambassador Legislation URGENT POLL

Will You Vote Yes to LD Wedewer as the United States Autism Ambassador

YES (192210)  99%
Undecided (2) 0%
Need More Information (6) 0%
votes 192218.



In the State Ambassador Program One person will be appointed by the US Autism Ambassador to represent each state as a State Ambassador and one person will be appointed to be the State C0-Ambassador to assist the State Ambassador in their Autism Endeavers.

Currently this is a volunteer position, which we hope to change within a one- two year sabatorial to a paid position. This will be determined by the US Autism Ambassador

 
State Ambassador Duties
As a State Ambassador each person will have many duties to perform and execute ranging from awareness, legislative, media, guest speaking on occasion, Implement the First Steps Autism Action Plan and Programs, and more.

Each state Ambassador will work closely with the United States Ambassador and Co-Ambassador, Autism Council, and more.

We will provide master packets, materials, online support, toll free hotline for answers, and everything you will need to accomplish and fulfill your duties as a State Ambassador.

Each State Ambassador will take part in Direct changes within their state to help make a difference in their home state to support and bring unity among all states.

If you are interested in the State Ambassador position for your state please contact AutismAwakening@aol.com to receive an application, or simply fill out the form located at: http://autismawakeninginia.bizland.com/unitedstatesautismambassador/index.html
and your request form will be automatically sent.
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