Living Arrows: CPPA

	I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. - George Bernard Shaw
Adrienne Robertiello Community Partnership for People with Autism 2560 US Highway 22 No. 177 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1529 Tel 908-889-6446 Fax 908-889-8941 The following CPPA information pages are under development and will be available shortly. Please visit again soon. Thank you. - About Autism - Advocacy & Action - At the Library - Education - Employment & Vocations - Experiential Learning - For the Children - Inspiration - Medical Awareness - Quality Care - Recreation - Religion - Resources , Links, and Contacts - Safety & Emergency Preparedness - Scholarships & Grants - Social Skills - Support - Talents & Handiworks	The Community Partnership for People with Autism has been established to help to facilitate the participation of individuals with autism and their families within community settings. Currently, plans are underway to achieve the following: - developing collaborative autism safety and emergency preparedness programs - establishing a local resource guide and center - supporting autistic resident inclusion in town recreation programs and events - increasing family support networks for parents and siblings - implementing experiential learning and social skills development - expanding inclusion within religious practice and congregational life - providing means for quality care - promoting appropriate community employment opportunities - supporting autistic talents/handiworks - procuring autism scholarships and grants - encouraging medical campaigns to promote awareness and action These projects are directed toward the autism population in Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield and neighboring towns in New Jersey. Hopefully, this type of initiative can be duplicated or expanded to support the inclusion of all special needs residents in these and other towns. Families with autistic members don't function in conventional ways. Functionality can be achieved only through accommodation and acceptance. And with acceptance, they are able to achieve understanding and purpose. Individuals and their families can then overcome their traditional isolation and be acknowledged as "participants" in community life. It is our goal that CPPA will help to guide and support the educational, emotional, spiritual and social welfare of children with autism and their families in all aspects of our community. If you have a family member or friend afflicted with autism, or if you have interest in supporting these programs, we welcome your participation.
www.livingarrows.com livingarrows@mindspring.com http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CommunityPartnershipforPeoplewithAutism/

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.

- George Bernard Shaw