2002 Autism Rally
Washington, D.C.
(From Unlocking Autism)

On Sunday, April 21, 2002, thousands of people from across the USA will gather in Washington, DC for The Power of ONE! I.D.E.A. National Autism Awareness Rally. In a continued effort to bring the issues of autism to the forefront of national dialogue, on Friday, April 19th, 2002, Unlocking Autism will be hosting a brief political training session regarding current autism issues before Congress and then attendees will go to previously scheduled appointments to meet with politicians and staff on Capitol Hill.

The first step in bringing about change is to let the leaders of your state and nation know who you are, what your needs are and why you need their help. A relationship through phone calls or emails is essential to establish a rapport and open the door to a collaborative working relationship. For this reason, we will expect you to contact your representatives in advance. We will provide you with the tools you need to make this process easier.

The meetings you attend on Friday, April 19th, will have a far greater impact if they know who you are, when to expect you in their office and the purpose of the meeting.

Your registration fee of $35.00 will include a pre-registration packet mailed to your home that will include: a T-shirt, guidelines for contacting political offices and scheduling meetings, locations to meet others from your state, a list of all representatives from your state, a summary of issues that are pertinent to the autism community right now, and a detailed map and directories of Capitol Hill offices.

Help us help everyone in the autism community by participating in this exciting event! To register, please visit our website at:
www.unlockingautism.org.

We can't wait to see you in DC!

The staff of Unlocking Autism