From the monthly archives:

May 2009

British Autism Prevalence May be 1 in 64 Children

May 30, 2009
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Raising Them Green’s EcoFriendly Diaper Cake Giveaway

May 28, 2009

If you know of any pregnant mommas that are interested in an EcoFriendly diaper cake (7th Generation chlorine-free diapers), Diaper Cakewalk and Raising Them Green are hosting a diaper cake giveaway.
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Boundless Playground for Children of All Abilities at Harambee Park

May 26, 2009

Boston Parks and Recreation Department and CVS Caremark Open City’s First Boundless Playground for Children of All Abilities at Harambee Park
The $740,000 signature playground in Dorchester allows for inclusive play for all children
BOSTON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Parks and Recreation Department, CVS Caremark, and Boundless Playgrounds announce today the grand opening of a new [...]

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Project Lifesaver Funds go to Virginia and Utah

May 23, 2009

National Autism Association Provides Funds to Law Enforcement Agencies in Staunton, Virginia and Summit County, Utah for Project Lifesaver Equipment
RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C., May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Autism Association (NAA) announced today it has awarded grants to two more law enforcement agencies for Project Lifesaver Equipment through the organization’s FOUND Program. Staunton, Virginia Police Department [...]

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Special Needs Ice Hockey Team Forming in Pittsburgh

May 21, 2009

I just saw this bit about a special needs ice hockey team on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette website.
An ice hockey team, the Steel City Icebergs, is being formed for players with autism, Down syndrome and developmental delays. The announcement was made by the Greater Pittsburgh Special Hockey Association, a division of USA Hockey and the American [...]

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Safeway Tops $100 Million Donation Mark to Support Easter Seals

May 21, 2009

Safeway Earns Easter Seals’ All-Time Top Corporate Partner Designation
First Company to Surpass $100 Million Contribution Mark to Support Families Living with Autism and Other Disabilities
CHICAGO, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Safeway (NYSE: SWY) captures Easter Seals highest honor after raising a record $10.2 million for the organizations’ services for children and adults with autism and other [...]

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