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In the 2020 election, there are over 35 million eligible voters who are people with disabilities. That is over 23% of the electorate. You have the power to make an impact with your vote!
Click here for more information on every presidential candidate's disability policy positions, initiatives, and priorities. www.aapd.com/advocacy/voting/presidential-elections-2020/
Today we remember the victims and survivors of the attacks on September 11th, 2001 in New York City, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. Here is a list of some teaching resources that you can share at home: www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/understanding-september-11/
The Autism Society is saddened to learn of the tragic shooting of Linden Cameron, a 13-year-old boy with autism, who was shot and severely injured by Salt Lake Police on Friday, September 4th. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and improved quality of life for the autism community. Click here to read the Autism Society's full statement calling for better training for law enforcement: www.autism-society.org/news/the-autism-society-calls-for-better-training-for-law-enforcement-afte...
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The Autism Society of America is saddened to learn of the tragic shooting of Linden Cameron, a 13 year-old boy with autism, who was shot and severely injured by Salt Lake Police on Friday, September 4th.Gig Works is just one of the programs that the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region provides to our communities. When you support the Hero Walk & Run for Autism as a participant, fundraiser, or sponsor, you're supporting local children and adults impacted by autism. Please consider becoming our hero and celebrate the 1 in 54 of our loved ones diagnosed with autism! www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Vabm57_ldqg
Thank you to our newest sponsor of the Hero Walk and Run, the Anderson Center for Autism! Located in Staatsburg, the Center provides day, residential, and afterschool children’s programs, as well as adult day habilitation and residential programs.
Learn More: www.andersoncenterforautism.org/
Getting ready for the new school year? These questions will help you ensure your child's needs are met.
Click here for more education resources: www.autism-society.org/covid-education/
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If you have DMV-issued identification, you can register to vote online in New York State! Otherwise, you can visit your county board of elections, a voter registration center, or request an application form to be mailed to you.
Click here for more information: www.elections.ny.gov/VotingRegister.html
Have you designed your Hero Walk team T-shirts yet? We love seeing everyone's creative designs each year! Create your own T-shirt for the Virtual Challenge to wear around your neighborhood and unite your team.
Download our Hero Walk & Run graphic file to add it to your shirt! www.asgcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/herowalkshadow@1920px.png
Hero Walk & Run Photo Challenge #5: Did you know that ASGCR serves 14 counties in Upstate New York? Send us a picture of a unique landmark, view, or business in your county!
It's not too late to register for our Virtual Challenge! Choose your own distance and walk or run to reach your goal. Sign up here:http://www.asgcr.org/hero-walk-run/
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