ASH Membership Notice for 2007-2008

You are invited to become a member of the Autism Society of Hawaii. The Autism Society of Hawaii is a voluntary, non-profit organization committed to educating service providers and the community about autism spectrum disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. The Society conducts monthly meetings; provides information on trainings, support services and other activities relating to Autism in Hawaii; and, information updates on local and national activity concerning Autism.

Please consider joining the Autism Society America as well to receive national updates and resource information.

Please Join Today! The annual membership fee is $10 and is used to help defray Society operational costs such as duplicating and postage. Complete this form and mail it in with your membership dues check (payable to: Autism Society of Hawaii) to:

                  Autism Society of Hawaii
                  P.O. Box 2995
                  Honolulu, Hawaii 96802


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NEWS & EVENTS:

Read: ASH Thanksgiving Letter to House and Senate Chairs on the Hill regarding the Burden of Proof ruling and its impact on special needs children. Click here to read the letter.

Read: Hawaii daily paper's editorial staff response to the Burden of Proof ruling with ASH's response posted in November. Click here for details.

Check out our new sister site SPED Voters: A Society for Informed Special Education Voters.

Read: Senate Education Committee approves IDEA Reauthorization. Click here for details.

Read State of Hawaii BOE Committee on Special Programs Position Statement Draft Resolution. Click here for details.

Read DOE's Summaries of HR 1350 for BOE. Click here for details.

Click here to go to AutismAwareness.com and see the video of the meeting between parents and Rep. Ed Case on his Amendment to HR 1350.

Read the letters to the editor concerning the Case Amendment to HR 1350.

Read the article:Attorneys' fees add up for DOE