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| Construction firm raises thousands for the NAS |
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Anderson Construction, one of the largest groundwork specialists in the South East of England, has announced that a company fundraising gala raised £100,000 for The National Autistic Society (NAS). |
| Wee Curry Shop's big gift for autism |
The kind-hearted parents of a young boy with autism, who own a number of restaurants across Glasgow, are launching a special menu to raise vital funds for NAS Scotland. |
| New-look NAS membership for 2010! |
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Were revamping our membership scheme in 2010 to include a brand new members e-newsletter, additional Autism Alert cards and the opportunity to access life and travel insurance for people with autism and their families. |
| Face-to-face fundraising |
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From 11 January, we will be carrying out a face-to-face fundraising pilot to talk to people all over the country about what we do. We hope this technique will enable us to reach people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to support us. |
| Children's Bill introduces new SEN requirements |
The Children, Schools and Families Bill had its second reading in Parliament on January 11 2010. Two parts of the Bill create new duties specifically to support children with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. |
| Get active for autism |
If your New Year resolutions are already fading fast, here's how you get back on track. Join our 2010 active challenge team and help to raise vital funds to support people affected by autism. |
| NAS Cymru Socialeyes programme wins top award |
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The Socialeyes programme, an innovative social skills programme for adults with autism, has received an award at the Network Wales awards, an annual ceremony recognising the work of voluntary sector organisations. |
| NAS backs 'unique' approach to autism insurance |
The NAS has teamed up with Unique, a specialist insurance scheme for people living with pre-existing medical conditions, to provide travel and life insurance cover for people with autism and their families, carers and supporters. |
| Lorna Wing to chair 'Autism in women and girls' conference |
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The first in a series of conferences hosted by Research Autism and Dr Lorna Wing takes place on 25 February 2010. 'Autism in women and girls' will discuss diagnosis, education, services, support and quality of life for females with autism. |
| Don't Write Me Off launches in Wales |
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The Welsh launch of Don't Write Me Off, our campaign to make sure that the benefit system works for people with autism, took place on 18 November in the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. |
| Download our free guide to the festive season |
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For most people, Christmas is a fun and exciting time. But for children with autism and their families, it can be very stressful. We've created a handy guide to supporting your child at Christmas, which you can download for free. |
| Design an NAS card for Christmas 2010! |
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Not had enough of Christmas yet? We're running a competition for children and adults on the autism spectrum to design a Christmas card for our 2010 range. Hurry - the deadline is 15 February! |
| Research into the causes and characteristics of autism |
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The National Autistic Society (NAS) has always supported research into autism and in the new issue of the NAS members' magazine, Communication, we look at what is being done to improve the lives of people affected by autism through research. |
| NAS supports Carers Poverty Charter |
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The NAS is backing a Carers Poverty Charter delivered to 10 Downing Street in November. The charter, launched by charity Carers UK, calls for urgent action to improve finances for carers.
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| NAS supports new report on disabled teenagers |
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A new report has found that many disabled young people who could lead independent lives are being held back. Rights of Passage, published by New Philanthropy Capital, is supported by evidence from The National Autistic Society and other charities. |
| LEGO designer auction, 15 February 2010 |
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As part of our partnership with LEGO UK, we have secured four unique LEGO creations from renowned designers Eley Kishimoto, Wayne Hemmingway, Antoni & Alison and Sam Ubhi to be auctioned off on eBay for the NAS. |
| Freewheel around Europe for autism |
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Go the distance for people affected by autism and join one of two exhilarating European bike rides for the NAS: our perennially popular London to Paris Bike Ride, or the brand new 3 Capitals Cycling Challenge. |
| NAS announces professional conference in 2010 |
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We are hosting a Professional Conference in Manchester in March 2010. 'Addressing the challenges together' will give autism professionals a unique opportunity to come together, discuss best practice and share each other's learning. |
| Mixed response to WAG plans on home care services |
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The Coalition on Charging Cymru has given a mixed response to Welsh Assembly Government plans to make the home care system in Wales fairer. The alliance of Welsh charities is to give evidence to the Legislation Committee at the Senedd building. |
| Changes to the NAS website |
Further to our last news announcement early in 2009, we are currently doing some work on the structure of the current NAS website. |
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Staff and pupils at our Radlett Lodge School in Hertfordshire are celebrating their 'outstanding' rating following a recent inspection by Ofsted. .jpg)
NAS Scotland, together with over 100 key people and organisations, is asking the Scottish Government to introduce an Autism Bill to meet the needs of around 50,000 people living with autism in Scotland. .jpg)
Our Christmas raffle was as popular as ever this year, and the first, second and third prize winners have now been announced. 
We are delighted to announce that LEGO UK have successfully reached their £80,000 fundraising target to build a brand new playground at The National Autistic Society (NAS) Radlett Lodge School. .jpg)
To mark national Anti-Bullying Week, the NAS is teaming up with Beatbullying to make sure children and young people with autism are given the help and support they need from their peers to overcome bullying. 
Email your MP today and help make the benefit system work for the people it is supposed to support.
On 14 January 2010, the High Court announced that Gary McKinnon will be able to challenge the Home Secretary's decision not to halt his extradition.
