On November 13, 2009, the Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) National Town Hall was held with the support and participation of OAR. For this, the first such meeting of its kind, more than 1,000 family members, professionals, adults on the spectrum, and community members gathered simultaneously, via live webcast, at 15 satellite locations across the country, as well as through an online virtual site.

 

Local representation from Illinois Wesleyan, Easter Seals, ISU along with David from the Autism Society participated in this event.  More info: http://www.researchautism.org/resources/newsletters/2009/December_2009.asp#one