Thank You for A Successful Autism Awareness Night At the Quake Stadium

Thank you to all the people that made the Quakes Autism Awareness Night a Success:  Karen Wilgus & Lillian Wisegarver for chairing the event,  Grant Riddle from the Quakes, Sandra Oberhauser and the Oberhauser Family for helping with volunteer t-shirts, Patty Cooke & Rhythm Interactive, a full service interactive marketing agency that donated graphics, The Image Shop, provider of designer paper and invitations, Randy and Monique Bowen, The Spears Family, our friends at Kohl's lead by Cameron Chiuminatto and Ivory Robinson and everyone who came out to support us.  We had a great time and made over $3,000!

New Resource for General Education Teachers

In response to request from parents, we have created a new resource for general education teachers on autism.  It is a 6 page introduction sharing common traits of autism and some strategies for the class.  We are happy to provide this resource free of charge.  Click here for the pdf of " Teaching Students with Autism in the General Education Setting."  

Printed Resource Guides Available for Sale

We have a limited number of 2010 Inland Empire Resource Guides that have been printed and will be available for purchase.  This year, the guide is 200 pages with over 800 resources.  Guides are $12 each including shipping and handling. Click here to purchase using a credit card or paypal.  We do accept purchase orders.  We will continue to offer the Resource Guide on our website free of charge to download. 

Mentoring Day

The Autism Society Inland Empire is proud to be a part of the Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) in the Inland Empire on Wednesday October 6, 2010. DMD is a national job-shadow and career exploration program designed to link students and jobseekers with disabilities to employers interested in hiring people with disabilities. To participate as a mentor or mentee, click on the links below to download applications.

Click here to download Mentee (student/job seeker) Application Form

Click here to download Mentor(host employer) Application Form

Upcoming Workshops

   Sat, Sept 11^th – Murrieta Library from 2:00pm-4:00pm  Dale Pulliam, owner of Canyon Academy Tutoring, will be coming to teach Harry Lorayne's,  "Super Memory, Super Student."   This program is recommended for kids 10 years to adult. However, anyone is welcome.   A $5 donation would be appreciated.  Please RSVP to Kelly Londenberg at (951) 678-8666 or autismtoday@aol.com.   Murrieta Public Library 24700 Adams Ave Murrieta, CA 92562.  Click here for flyer

October 12^th, Riverside from 2-5pm.   "Navigating Adulthood with ASD"  The Inland Empire Autism Transition Collaborative will kick-off our first meeting of the school year with a panel speakers that will address some of the practical questions that come up when an individual with ASD approaches adulthood:

What kind of support is available through Dept of Rehab?
Should someone with ASD apply for Social Security benefits?

What does a conservatorship and how do I know if we need one? 
How do I know if we need a special needs trust?
Do we need a medical power of attorney?
 Does a child with ASD have to register for selective services when he turns 18?
 What about jury duty?

Our presenters include Attorney Elizabeth McCoy, and representatives from the Department of Rehab and the Community Access Center.

Cars 4 Causes

The Autism Society Inland Empire is now a charity for Cars 4 Causes.

Donate your old used car or truck and help the autism community here in the Inland Empire!

Click here for more information

August 2010 Events

The Art of Autism

Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, August 13 - 20

12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga

Gresham Art Gallery, August 23 –September 7

701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave, San Bernardino

Click here for a flyer

 New Writer's Club- Sat Aug 21st

Sat, August 28, 12:00pm until Sunday, August 29, 1:00pm - Camping at Tucalota Springs! There will be games, hay rides, hiking, campfires, swimming and smores. Don't forget your tent, camping gear, swimsuit, drinks and snacks to share.   Dinner and breakfast will be provided.  Donations are always appreciated!  Let us know if you do not have access to a tent, or if you have an extra tent to bring.  Admission is $5 per person as long as you are staying in our tent area. You can pay as you arrive at the front desk.  RSVP by Wed, August, 18 with the number in your group to allow reservations to be made Kelly Londenberg (951) 678-8666/autismtoday@aol.com.  Tucalota Springs Campgrounds located at 41601 E. Benton Rd., Sage, CA