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The 1st Annual Show YOU Care~Be AWARE Chalk Festival!!

Written by kelly on 17 April 2011

…todays 1st Annual “Show YOU Care~Be AWARE” Chalk Festival has officially ended. Such a whirlwind of friends old and new spliced with color!! It was the HOTTEST day of the year! (Thank goodness for our AutismHWY fans!!)

Whew…..I was so busy I hardly had time to turn around…Next time, the 1st thing on my “to-do list” IS~~ HELPERS!!!

Thankyou so much Jan Beaver Coad…if it wasnt for you manning the blog and all ~I never would have made it through this day!! You are an Aspie~Angel! I am so blessed to have you as a friend and colleague.

Thanks to my other amazing friends that showed up…to say “I care!!” Rachel Walker and her awesome husband David Cone… Lois Falzone and cool family, Marci Cos

ta Heaton and cool fam…Lori Shayew…our “Gifts of Autism’, visionary…Jackie Ehlinger and family…Dianne and J.J. Bernstein~ WOW, Kathy Smith and her amazing beauties…What dazzling displays of jewelery by J.J…Kathy and Jan!! Man I have some gifted friends!! Thanks a million everyone!

I was not able to finish all I wanted to do. That being said, the amazing artists like Bj Lane and people that showed up were such FUN and inspiration!! Artists, Authors, Jewelers and friends!! What an interesting and appreciative crowd!! MUCH MORE to say…but, too tired to say it!! (VERY RARE FOR ME lol!!) Thankyou ALL from the bottom of OUR HEARTS!!!

FOR Kathy Smith’s JEWELRY~”Time For a Change Watches” www.timeforachangewatches.com

FOR J.J.Jeweler…..e-mail desianer@hotmail.com

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Tomorrows BLOG…

Written by kelly on 16 April 2011

…will be LIVE from the 1st Annual Show YOU Care~~Be AWARE Chalk Festival in Azusa California ( CALIFORNIA Burgers~353 E. Foothill Blvd!!) I will add pictures all day as we progress on our Awareness Art!! So keep checking back!! Planned blogs will be around 10 a.m.~~12 noon~& 3 p.m. ALL Pacific time!! So tune in and SHOW~~>You CARE!!!

We will also go live on blogtalk radio at 1:15 LIVE (Pacific) for a few minutes!!!! Click here for the broadcast… http://www.blogtalkradio.com/autistic-people- Can’t wait…SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!

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Show You Care~ Be Aware!

Written by kelly on 06 April 2011

It’s a simple request. Yet often seems hard to fill. We work tirelessly at trying to get the world to STAND UP and take notice. Stand up for AUTISM! This busy buzzing world we live in. The revolving layers upon layers of matter. Physical and spiritual. So much constantly going on. I of course am so immersed in my world…”The Autistic Community” that is building. Autistic adults working together with parents of children with Autism. For the greater good.

As I like to say, “It’s a beautiful thing!” We see it. NOW~~to help others see it. For so many years the negative images and sad stereotypes have dominated popular culture. One movie…captured the attention of the world and closed their minds to reality. Autism is not “Rainman.” A very entertaining movie yet, not a great perception for the masses. Another movie is now here to erase the damage Rainman did. “Temple Grandin” produced by HBO. My Autism Awareness wish…is that everyone on the planet that has not seen this movie… WILL !

There are so many reasons to accept Autism and make friends with it!! This is the thinking behind AutismHWY.com, my Kid’s Coloring Books and the fabulous coming event!! The 1st Annual Show you Care~Be Aware CHALK FESTIVAL! At Caliornia Burgers 353 E. Foothill Blvd. AZUSA, Cal. http://www.yelp.com/biz/california-burgers-azusa

We are bridging to each other and the community!! We are tired of isolation and no community events geared towards reaching out as friends. There are such growing numbers for people on the spectrum…it’s time the world became acquainted with us. Acquainted with real people with Autism and Aspergers. Not Dustin Hoffman’s brilliant stereotypical performance of one individual. If people learn anything else…realize that like everything in this world. Autism comes in all shapes and sizes!

Saturday morning April 16th 10:00 a.m ~3:00 p.m. please come on out and see for yourself. We will be celebrating our talents and practicing our skills with chalk! Raising Awareness and thoughts for a more accepting world. ART brings hearts and minds together and this is what we aim to do! Artist Bj Lane the mother of an Adult Daughter with Autism will share her amazing perspectives through her brilliant use of color. We are so honored and thrilled by her SPECIAL APPEARANCE! I have seen her in action and cannot wait for the designs in store for us !! Please explore her beautiful style here… http://www.bjlane.com

Several other artists are signed on…myself and my amazing book and project partner Rachel Walker . Take a peek at her amazing world of talent here http://www.edgeoftheworldclothing.com She will pop by and whip up some of her special brand of magic! Another very exciting development~~ Author/ Artist /Entrepreneur/Aspie…Jan Beaver Coad http://www.opendoortocreativity.org/ …will travel down and design a square and share her inspirations with ALL!! She has alot of amazing things to share, show and sell. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such Awareness Angels!! Fun artistic ones!!!

There will be some Designers of hand crafted jewelry with their creations for sale that will definitly beautify your lives!!… We will have copies of the 1st ever~Naturally Autistic Magazine created by an Autistic Staff! That alone is worth the trip! Books, Info and Useful INFORMATION galore!! Let the little ones roll up their sleeves and test their abilities! I will have a kiddie corner for “Jr. Artists”…pre-drawn shapes and lots of colors! California Burgers has an awesome menu with something yummy for everybody…and I’m sure Grace Lee the owner/proprietor will have a “Chalk~Fest Special” cooked up! So come on out and see all the FUN, ART & TALENT that the spectrum can hold. As we reach out and share within all communities across the globe! When given the chance this community will wow you!! OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS!! http://www.naturallyautistic.com http://www.bubblesmakehimsmile.com http://www.drandor.com http://www.colonialrx.com/ http://pacosmexicanrestaurant.com/ http://www.valleyviewdrugs.com http://www.glendoramotorcars.com

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Autistic People, People First ANCA Radio!! Feb.Series: All in the FAMILY!

Written by kelly on 04 February 2011

NEW – AUTISTIC PEOPLE, PEOPLE FIRST™ – Naturally Autistic® ANCA® Radio Shows Call in # 1-760-825-0903

February 2011 Radio Series “All in the family”

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 ~ “In Conversation” with special guests: Leonora Gregory-Collura and Charlie Collura from Canada, the founders of AWARD WINNING “Naturally Autistic ANCA” organizations, international Autistic People AWARDS, Naturally Autistic international magazine and APAC Global goes local awareness events. Click the links to learn more about their 16 years of service to the autistic community http://www.naturallyautistic.com/founders/ and more about the February line up of shows http://www.naturallyautistic.com/radio-show/february-2011-radio-series-all-in-the-family/ - **VIEW PROMO video.

Leonora and Charlie will speak about the history of autistic people in society, how things have changed over the decades and how autistic people, themselves are beginning to emerge as critical voices in creating their own Global Community. The fear and anxiety of not fitting in is starting to dissipate as the social media communities grow and expand focusing on what the “autistic mind” can do, rather than what we cannot do.

Sunday, February 13th, 2011 ~ “In Discussion” with special guests: Leonora Gregory-Collura and Charlie Collura will discuss with a group of autistic adults from Canada, the U.K., Australia and the U.S.A. who are regular folks in the world with extraordinary experiences – about what it was and is like growing up as an autistic person, going through education, finding work – a career, making friends, developing relationships, having a family and raising children. **Discussion group of adults to be announced the week prior to airing the show.

Sunday, February 20th, 2011 ~ “All in the family” with special guests: Author, consultant and motivational speaker and father of three, Brian R. King and his wife Cathy King. The first two shows in February culminate with the second two shows, speaking directly to autistic people who are raising their own autistic family.

Sunday, February 27th, 2011 ~ “All in the family” with special guests: Author, artist, wife and mother of two, Jan Beaver Coad. The first two shows in February culminate with the second two shows, speaking directly to autistic people who are raising their own autistic family.

Wishing you all the best for a very prosperous and successful 2011!!!

Leo Gregory/Creator