SPECIAL EDUCATION

Southern Minnesota Autism Coalition
Serving Region 9

After an incredibly successful WALK do for Autism Awareness in 2008, we sought to continue to serve as a much-needed voice for autism in the nine-county region. The non-profit Southern MN Autism Coalition was formed, but we need your help to accomplish our goals.

Our Mission: The coalition will sponsor autism awareness events within the Southern Minnesota region. These events will promote education, understanding, support and acceptance for those with autism along with their families and the people who work with them in their schools and community.

Goals:
• Educational events for educators, parents, professionals and caregivers
• Community awareness and education
• Project Lifesaver (www.projectlifesaver.org)

Choose SMAC membership and/or choose to sponsor a specific event like WALK do2 or Project Lifesaver. All memberships include priority registration for events, opportunities to volunteer for activities, email updates, etc. Acknowledgement on event signage for Bronze, Gold, Platinum and Corporate Memberships.

• Coalition Membership $20
• Bronze Membership $100
• Gold Membership $250
• Platinum Membership $500
• *Corporate Membership $1,000
• *Also includes company logo on all advertising and signage.

$20 annual membership. Make checks payable to SMAC and send to: SMAC, PO Box 3753, Mankato, MN 56002-3753. Your donation is tax-deductible and you will receive a membership card with your membership number. For more information contact Megan Weerts at meganweerts@hotmail.com.