Autism Awareness Fair Aug 8, 2009

My name is Cameron Blackwell, I am 17 years old and beginning my senior year at Jeffersonville H.S. in southeastern Indiana. I am currently working on my Eagle Scout Project and would like to invite you to participate.

For my project, I am holding an Autism Awareness Fair and raising donations for the resource library at the Southern Indiana Autism Resource Center. The actual Fair will be held Saturday, August 8, 2009 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1534 Slate Run Rd  New Albany Indiana from 9am to Noon. At the same time as the Awareness Fair is going on inside the church, my friend, Lindsey Smith will be holding an Awareness Walk in the parking lot for her Girl Scout Gold Award- so you can support BOTH projects by coming out that day! These projects are really close to my heart as I am diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder and  my youngest brother, is diagnosed with autism. We, along with our family, speak around the country at Autism conferences to help raise awareness  and I am hoping that these projects will help many who live in our community to better understand those with ASD.

You can be involved many ways: you can donate any amount towards purchasing books for the resource library or you can purchase a book yourself and donate it. I can personally accept donations, my contact information will be elsewhere on this site or you can do it electronically by clicking on the Chipin button.  If you would prefer to donate a book, the good people at Autism Asperger Publishing Company have set it up so you can order online and type “Eagle Project” in the special instructions and you will not pay shipping- the books will be gathered at the publishing company and shipped together. Just click on the AAPC link to donate that way. Any books are welcome, we’ll post a wish list on this site as well.

There is a link to  download the registration form to have a booth at the Fair, if you have relevant information for Autism related services  in this area and would like to participate. Please contact me if you have any questions.

There is also a link to download the registration for the Walk, there is a minimal charge for tshirts associated with this walk.  You can also register and purchase tshirts (so long as supplies last) at the event.

There are always opportunities to volunteer to help, please contact me if you have any suggestions or would like an assignment.

Thanks in advance for your support- whether by donation or by attending the Fair/Walk- we are grateful for your participation!

Sincerely,

Cameron