Fashion Rocks Autism

Who remembers the inspirational Brian Watkins, the artist behind the cards and wrapping paper who also has autism? Enjoy this great article.

Creativity & Play Through the Eyes of Adults with Autism Play should be a place that anyone can occupy and where all are welcome, without barriers, boundaries or limitations. It should be an endless place to be and to fundamentally enjoy being. Universit…

You've seen their name on every sponsor sign at Fashion Rocks Autism. Ascendigo is an experiential learning program for people with autism. Its mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives and shattering expectations. The organization serves people in Colorado, the region, and across the nation.

Today is a special donation day for nonprofits. Could you send some love to www.ascendigo.org?

Autism Spectrum Programs & Services - Colorado | Ascendigo

We have to support the people who support us. Take a look in the next day or so to find some unique and wonderful holiday gifts.

https://www.micheleguyton.com/wonderful-gift-auction

Delegate Michele Jenkins Guyton is a real autism superhero.

It's support our sponsors time!

For every year we had Fashion Rocks Autism, About Faces supported the event with their time, talent, and treasure. Now, it's time for us to return the support.

If you enjoyed Fashion Rocks Autism, participated in Fashion Rocks Autism, wanted to go to Fashion Rocks Autism, or appreciate a business that regularly supports the autism community, please consider purchasing an About Faces gift card, or do some self-care and pamper yourself. Our local businesses need and deserve some attention!!

Who do you know who could use a massage?

www.aboutfacesdayspa.com

Thank you to Fashion Rocks Autism models Delegate Michele Guyton and FOX Morning News Anchor Patrice Sanders for this important information.

Two more days until the press conference and hearing on Maryland's autism bill!
If you live in Maryland, here is what you can do to support this much-needed bill.
Most importantly: Come to the press conference at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, room 406, Lowe House Office Building. The hearing for the bill (and other committee bills) is at 1 p.m. the same day.
If you can't come, of course you can still support.
a) Call the following people, and tell them something like,
"I'm calling to ask for your support of HB 847: State Autism Coordinator and Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism Needs.
We need a cost-effective, accountable, and effective state response to Maryland's growing autism crisis. Autism affects 1 in 50 Maryland children and we need a point person on autism to elevate the problem where it should be.
We need an annual strategy with measurable goals, objectives and outcomes so we know what the money spent has accomplished.
We need an Advisory Stakeholder Group so that those affected by autism can give practicality to the policies and programs run by the state. It's vital to ensure that the money being spent is improving the lives of the end users--families facing autism.
Also, this bill will help people with other disabilities, too, since most people with autism have at least one co-occurring disability with autism, and many have at least four."
Finally, tell as much of your story, personalize, personalize, personalize, as possible.

Here are the people to call:

Speaker Adrienne Jones: (410) 841-3800

Delegate and Committee Chair Shane Pendergrass: (410) 841-3770

Delegate and Committee Vice Chair Joseline Pena-Melnyk: (410) 841-3502

b) Call your Delegate and use the same or similar talking points above. Let them know the hearing is Wednesday and you hope they will call the members of the House Health and Government Operations Committee to ask for their support. If they are on the committee, ask for their support!

Here is where you can find your delegate and members of the committee:

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details…

c) Write a letter/testimony and send it to Delegate Guyton's office by Wednesday morning. Delegate Guyton's office number is: (410) 841-3793

https://foxbaltimore.com/morning/vote-2020-delegate-michele-guyton?fbclid=IwAR1O7IqlMYhZMffflBLBTYW_q_A9_OLr5T4SilqEMJyM47OqE_DfHy_EXQI

Did you know that Fashion Rocks Autism model Delegate Michele Guyton has sponsored a bill this year that would provide for a State Coordinator for Autism Strategy, an Advisory Stakeholder Group for Autism Needs, and an Annual Autism Strategic Plan?

Holy moly! This would be the first bill like this in the COUNTRY!

Please join the Facebook group "Support HB847 for Marylanders with Autism and Those Who Love Them" to learn how you can make this happen! This bill will be a model for all states.

Thank you!

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Below are more pictures from Fashion Rocks Autism 2019! Please credit the artist, James Trudeau Photography, if you use the pictures.

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Following are more photos from Fashion Rocks Autism. Please make sure to credit the artist, ArlieSpeaks Media, LLC, and like SafeMinds on Facebook!

We are going to post many pictures from our Fashion Rocks Autism photographers soon. Please credit each artist for his/her work if you use their pictures.

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Thank you for another meaningful, memorable, and fun night!

These photos are courtesy of Mychal Smith Photography.

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