ASLA August Newsletter
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DON'T FORGET - discounted ticket purchases still available to Knott's Berry Farm through September 4, 2017!
Goto http://autism.cedarfair.com/ to purchase at $45 (valid through Dec. 31 2017). #AutismAwareness #AutismSociety #CedarFair (not valid for Knott's scary farm, special tickets, or private events) with Autism Society Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley/Orange County
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Autism Society Promotion

Saturday August 12, 2017 - Sensory Friendly Film - "The Emoji Movie" in participating theatres nationwide. To find a theatre near you visit: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films.
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For guests and families living with autism or other special needs.

Exciting News... The Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA), is expanding. Lisette Duarte, is joining ASLA as the Coordinator to lead the newly launched Parent Empowerment Project (PEP). www.AutismLA.org ... See more

Beautiful article from Mari-Anne Kehler, ASLA Vice-President... "In the end, courage and love win out, and we dive in. And we fall in love. And they leave. And it’s worth it..."

Another school year has ended and Mari-Anne Kehler laments about the loss of another aide.

HEALTH CARE CUTS FROM WASHINGTON. WHAT CAN YOU DO?

When you wake up on Tuesday morning, July 25, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a "motion to proceed" on either the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) or the Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act (ORRA). This means that the vote will allow the Senate to move forward on debating a health care bill that will drastically cut Medicaid funding for services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Those regional center services you get? Funded through Medicaid and potentially cut in half.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? In California, we are lucky to have two U.S. Senators that are supporting the disability community and will vote against the motion to move forward on the bill. BUT - go through your phone and see if you have friends and family in other states, particularly Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Colorado, North Dakota, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maine, West Virginia or other states with Senators who might vote for the bill. Please email, text and call them to explain how this will be devastating for you or your family member.

Here is their simple message:

"I have a family member/friend with a disability and if this health care bill passes, it will be terrible for their family. They will lose critical services that allow them to stay in the community and live a good life. Please vote no on the health care bill."

These calls need to be made today - so do it now. The general number for all U.S. Senators is: 202-224-3121. They can ask to be connected to the Senators' offices from their state (there are two Senators from each state). Please note that Senators only really care about the voters in their own state so calling from California to other states isn't as useful. You need to call your friends and family in other states.

For more information, click on the link. The American Association of People with Disabilities has some great information and toolkits.

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Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for next week’s Autism Awareness Week at Knott's Berry Farm! We are excited to partner with Knott's Berry Farm for this fun filled week celebrating the autism community.
Goto http://autism.cedarfair.com/ to purchase your discounted Tickets at $45 (valid through Dec. 31 2017). #AutismAwareness #AutismSociety #CedarFair (not valid for Knott's scary farm, special tickets, or private events) with Autism Society Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley/Orange County ... See more

Autism Society Promotion

@AutismLA is hosting a special screening of @swimteamthefilm on Saturday, July 22 at 4:30pm at the @laemmlemonica (1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica CA).

There will be a Q&A following the show with director Lara Stolman, Kim Sinclair of ASLA, and Dr. Linda Demer, Professor of Medicine at UCLA. Buy discounted tickets for the screening by using promo code TeamUp at Laemmle.com. Get tickets: bitly.com/SwimTeamLA ... See more

DIVING IN: Thirteen swimmers on a New Jersey swim team – all on the autism spectrum – overcame their fears and challenges in the pool; now the new documentary Swim Team helps tell their story. David Muir on the swimming success. #PersonOfTheWeek www.abcnews.go.com ... See more

Join us July 24th-30th at Knott's Berry Farm during Autism Awareness Week! Cedar Fair will provide Autism Friendly Shows, character meet and greets, food options, and quiet areas. To purchase tickets, go to http://autism.cedarfair.com/ and select the park of your choice. Tickets are discounted to $45 each & valid through Dec. 31 2017. #AutismAwareness #AutismSociety #CedarFair (not valid for Knott's scary farm, special tickets, or private events) ... See more

Autism Society Promotion

See everyone this afternoon...

Join us for a day celebrating inclusion for ALL! This will be a FREE event for the community with 30+ full-inclusive resource vendors, music, food, entertainment, and much more! You will be connected with special needs resources and other families in the community while your kids enjoy a day of sens... ... See more