Thank you to all the sponsors of the June Music Benefit

Autism Society-Inland Empire Upcoming Events No Riverside or Hemet Information Groups for the summer.  Video Game Club will take July off.                              **NOTE** The TEEN Lunch Bunch has been cancelled.  The Regular Lunch Bunch is still scheduled for Sat, June 27th from 11:30 to 1:00 pm.  The Lunch Bunch is a meeting for kids with Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism in the patio area by Starbucks, Cold Stone's, and Jamba Juice at the Citrus Plaza in Redlands. We will have lunch together and learn how to meet new people through social skills games and activities.  This is not a drop off program - an adult must stay.  Please RSVP to Karen Springer at (909) 335-1500 or email kar.springer@gmail.com.  For moms and dads, it will be a great chance to get to know each other and to share insight and information.  There will be activities with the kids after we all eat.   Sat, June 27,  1:00-4:00p.m.,  The IEASA teen/young adult is having a pool party and barbeque. We will provide hamburgers and hotdogs.  Please bring a side item or dessert for the group and your own drinks. Don't forget your towel and swimsuit!  If you plan on attending, or if you have any questions please contact Kelly Londenberg at (951) 678-8666 or autismtoday@aol.com.  We hope to see you there! Address is: 20153 Mapleleaf Ct.  Wildomar, Ca 92595  Sensory Film: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs July 11 at 10 a.m. Ontario Mills AMC 30  AMC Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.  With Sensory Friendly Films, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down.  Movies are $6.00 per person. No RSVP required.  Sat, July 11,  2:00-4:00p.m.,   Ruth Prystash, the RCOE autism specialist, will be back to lead the group in a discussion.   We will discuss, "What autism spectrum disorders means to us."  Drinks and snacks will be provided.  A $5 donation would be appreciated.  If you have any other questions, please call Kelly Londenberg (951) 678-8666 or autismtoday@aol.com. Murrieta Public Library 24700 Adams Ave Murrieta, CA 92562   Tues, July 21st - 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm.  Open to all our families - Join us for some fun at John's Incredible Pizza, 6187 Valley Springs Pky, Riverside, CA 92507.  $6.49 for 12 and under/$9.99 per person for John's Incredible Buffet (soup, salad, pizza, pasta & dessert bars), Unlimited Beverages, 4 Fun World Credits.  Note:  Additional tokens can be purchased separately.  RSVP online here    Sat, July 25th,  2:00-4:00pm, Finally, we are bowling again!  It will be $9 per bowler including shoes. Money is due by July 11th,  if you want to be guaranteed a lane with the group.  We hope to see you there! Trevi Entertainment 32250 Mission Trail Lake Elsinore, Ca 92530.   If you have any other questions, please contact Kelly Londenberg (951) 678-8666 or autismtoday@aol.com.   SAVE THE DATE ***Sat, Aug 15th - The IE66er's will honor the Autism Society with a Fun Night at the Ballpark.  We will have dicount tickets available and more! The 66er's are the Dodgers Minor League team out of San Bernardino.  More information coming soon!!

California Budget Update

Our chapter is proud to be a part of the Alliance of California Autism Organizations (ACAO).  This organization has been working hard behind the scenes and with legislators to educate them on the impact of some of the proposed cuts will have on our community. 

You may visit Marty Omoto's California Disability Community Action Network site for an update on current trailer bill language and budget revisions being proposed.  

For a copy of recent letters submitted by the ACAO, click here. 

Changes in Medi-CAL Benefits Effective July 1st

Due to a recent change in state law, the Department of Health Care Services will no longer pay for some Medi-Cal benefits for most adults ages 21 and older.    This change of law goes into effect on July 1, 2009. 

Availability of the following Medi-Cal benefits has changed for adults: dental services, acupuncture services, audiology services, speech therapy services, chiropractic services, optometric and optician services, podiatric services, psychology services, and incontinence creams and washes.  All other Medi-Cal services will remain unchanged at this time.

The following Medi-Cal beneficiaries will continue to receive these benefits:

If you or a family member qualify for Medi-Cal services and are under 21 years of age, or reside in a nursing facility, your benefits and services will not change.  If you are pregnant, you will continue to receive pregnancy-related services, and services for the treatment of other conditions that might complicate the pregnancy.

Thank You!

Thank you to all of our sponsors and individuals who helped during our “Coloring for the Future of Autism Project.” Yucaipa High School senior, Lindsey Wisegarver, raised over $1500 so far with money continuing to come in.   Funds raised will be donated to the Inland Empire Autism Society of America and the Grant Wisegarver Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund is designated for students with autism/asperger planning to attend San Bernardino Valley College or Crafton Hills College. 

Thank you to:

• All the Inland Empire Lazyboy Furniture Gallareies;
• The Mexico Café in San Bernardno
• My Hero II (Mill St- San Bernardino location)
• Express Printing in San Bernardino
• International Day Spa in Redlands
• Bella Mia Salon of Moreno Valley.