A group of passionate Island parents have joined together to bring
awareness to the challenges related to raising children affected by
Autism.  An awareness campaign called  Faces of Autism: Day of Action 2009 has been developed. The group are calling on the Government of Prince Edward Island to implement a
Provincial Autism Strategy to improve the services available to all
individuals affected by Autism on PEI. In recent weeks the Faces of Autism Facebook Page has grown to in excess of 700 fans; so clearly there is increasing and strong support for Island families affected by Autism.

Across PEI families have waited for assessments, waited
for treatment, waited for training, waited for accountability and
waited for a Provincial Autism Strategy. Autism
affects 1 in 100 children now.  Enough talk. It is time for action.

An Autism Awareness Rally is being held TODAY at the PEI
Legislature. Please lend your support by stopping by the Rally at 1pm.  For further information email facesofautism2009@gmail.com

Who: This is a family-led initiative, but anyone is welcome to join in support

What: Autism Awareness Rally

Why: To remind Government MLAs that children affected by autism deserve improved services.

Where: PEI Legislature, 165 Richmond Street

When: Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 1:00pm

No-Nos: No traffic
disruption, no kids near traffic, no disorderly conduct, keep it
non-partisan, law abiding, respectful & focused on Autism.