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General InformationApril has been designated national Autism Awareness Month and provides the perfect opportunity for individuals and organizations across the nation to educate their communities about autism. COSAC's "Autism Awareness Ambassador Program" enables individuals concerned about autism to raise awareness in their neighborhoods, workplaces, schools and local communities.
Last year, close to 650 individuals, families, teachers, students and friends joined COSAC to increase autism awareness in their communities! Activities planned by our "ambassadors" included setting up library displays, organizing fund raisers, contacting the media, requesting Autism Awareness Month proclamations from local legislators, making presentations, and more!
 Sign Up NowThank you to our 2008 Ambassadors for a successful Autism Awareness Month! We are no longer distributing Ambassador Kits, however you can request information by contacting our toll free helpline, 1-800-4-AUTISM or emailing information@njcosac.org. Our awareness posters are still available upon request. Click here for a sneak peek.
News, Events & ActivitiesNEW! Click here to see what our 2008 Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors have planned. Want to see your event listed here? E-mail us at aamonth@njcosac.org
Save the Date! April 2, 2008: World Autism Day
 Sorry! Special commemorative t-shirts are SOLD OUT. Our grey autism awareness t-shirts ("Help Grow Awareness in Your Community) are still in stock. Order online.
Check it Out! New Jersey Turnpike Signs
 COSAC will have Autism Awareness Signs posted on toll booths throughout the New Jersey Turnpike during April.
Autism Awareness Ambassador FundraisersCOSAC raised in excess of $82,000 through Autism Awareness Month Activities planned by our 2007 Ambassadors. Thank you to last year's top fundraisers! Organize your own fundraiser for a chance to win great prizes.
NEW: Start your own Fundraising Webpage as an "2008 Online Autism Ambassador." Click here to register. Questions? E-mail aamonth@njcosac.org.
NEW: Organize a Dress Down Day at your school or workplace. Stickers, Posters and Temporary Tattoos available to promote the event! Click here for a sign up form.
Just for KidsDo you have a school-aged child interested in being a "Junior Ambassador?" Sign your child up as a Junior Ambassador and they'll receive their own kit with information and activities just for kids. Children often have a difficult time explaining to their peers why their brother or sister is "different." Being a Junior Ambassador will assist children in speaking to their communities about the complexities of autism.
To register your child as a 2008 Junior Ambassador, click here. Last year, 175 children participated in the program.
Essay Contest: Announcing COSAC's 3rd Annual Sibling Essay Contest. This year's theme is "A Day in Your Life -- Flat Sibling," modeled after the popular "Flat Stanley" used by schools nationwide. Winners to be posted shortly! Winners receive $200 Savings Bond and will read their essays at COSAC's Gold Member Luncheon at our "Issues in Autism" Conference on May 17, 2008. Questions? Contact: essaycontest@njcosac.org.
Need some ideas for activities? Download and print our Autism Awareness Ribbon to color at home!
Awareness Items for SaleCheck out the COSAC Store for Awareness Magnets, T-Shirts and other gift items.
 
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