Help William raise money

For as long as I can remember my mom has been a huge advocate for people with autism, and an amazing example for being active in one's community. That's why our family is participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay to raise money for the Autism Connection of PA. 

The Autism Connection of PA was founded in 1995 by parents meeting for support and it since grown to reach 12,000 people a week with e- news, research, and events plus almost 7000 social media followers. Their mission is to be a lifeline and hub, providing support, information, and advocacy to autistic people and families. They answer about 260 help request every month, from people of all ages and stages, and provide email and text counseling which is usually the most accessible way for those with communication disabilities.

They are even a standout in prison advocacy - most people don’t know it, but about 5% of the US prison population is autistic with many convictions happening due to disability social errors or false confessions, like people saying or signing things they do not understand. 

There’s a lot more, their website is here: www.autismofpa.org

The Autism Connection exists on grants and people like you giving to help individals, and also to fight for positive system changes.

Last year they got legal help for two young men stuck in state prison, one 18 months past his parole date! Both were convicted due to social misunderstandings. Altogether they lost 13 years of their life and suffered repeat abuse and even solitary confinement. But now they live in supported disability housing and do regular community things. 

They have many more people to help