John Ondrasik, lead singer of the band Five For Fighting, has launched a web site called WHAT KIND OF WORLD DO YOU WANT.COM as part of a fundraising effort to support Autism Speaks and other charities. The site was launched in conjunction with their recently released song "What Kind of World do You Want." Users are invited to upload videos describing how to make the world a better place, or to simply view videos created by others. Each time a video viewed, $1.00 will be donated to one of 5 charitable organizations.
When you get a moment, please take the time to view the video called Change Her World. Donations aside, this touching video will go a long way in raising awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society.
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Facts about Autism
- Autism affects 1 in 150 children born
- 1 to 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with autism
- Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability
- Autism rates have been growing at a rate of 10-17% annually
- Growth comparison during the 1990s:
- U.S. population increase: 13%
- Disabilities increase: 16%
- Autism increase: 172% - In the US, $90 billion is spent annually to care for those with autism
- 90% of costs are in adult services
- Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention
- In 10 years, the annual cost will be $200-400 billion
Want to Help?
There are a number of ways you help in the fight against Autism. Visit the Autism Speaks donation page to see how you can help.
Autism Speaks is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.
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