NewsletterThis year 700 families in Colorado will be told their child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Each year, we appeal to our community requesting donations to allow us to continue our important work for an estimated 1,700 families currently coping with Autism in our area. Donations provide a critical source of income for ASBC, which is comprised solely of volunteers that are working to make Colorado the premier location to raise a family with or without special needs. ASBC’s services are free to the public and we charge no dues. You can donate critically needed funds using our online form, or mail donations to: Autism Society of Boulder County $8,000 annually puts our monthly "ASBC Express" newsletter in the hands of 550 ASD individuals and their families along with educators and professionals, free of charge. Our monthly "Ask the Advocate" column is graciously sponsored by: Law Offices of Louise Bouzari, LLC A law firm specializing in the representation of families in both special education and discipline matters. The firm also has an attorney who specializes in juvenile criminal defense and a special education advocate for families needing advocacy services in lieu of, or in addition to, legal representation. "Ask the Advocate" is not intended to, nor does it provide, legal advice. Rather its purpose is to provide general information to help parents improve their own advocacy skills in the IEP process. It is recommended you consult with an attorney who specializes in special education law for legal advice, specific advice and guidance that is tailored to your particular circumstances, or if you want professional assurance that our information (and your interpretation of it) is appropriate for your particular situation. Desiree Vandelac is a Special Education Advocate and Legal Assistant for the Law Offices of Louise Bouzari, and mother of a child with Asperger Syndrome. |
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