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Media advisory August 3, 2007 The Ontario Autism Coalition, a grassroots advocacy group, is pleased to welcome several new activists to leadership positions within the organization.
Malcolm Stanley (Toronto) is the father of a three-year old girl with Autism and an active blogger on autism related topics. You can view his blog at www.soaringhorse.com.
Sharon Gabison (Concord) is a mother of two (including a 10-year old son with Autism), a physiotherapist, entrepreneur and college professor.
Sam Yassine (Ottawa) is a father of a seven-year old son with Autism, an M.D. and a strong activist for autism.
Mary Beth Rocheleau (Windsor) is the mother of a 6-year old son with Autism, and a Registered Nurse.
These enthusiastic new members have joined forces with co founders Bruce & Laura McIntosh and Dan & Susan Fentie to move this organization into their next phase of lobbying for improved services for children with Autism in Ontario.
Founded in 2005, The Ontario Autism Coalition has grown into a province-wide organization with over 600 members. Over the past two years, the OAC has organized over 20 rallies and drawn public attention to the need for publicly funded programs that effectively meet the needs of individuals in the Autism community. They have also met with
dozens of government Policy Advisors, senior provincial Cabinet Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament to make their case.
The OAC is committed to placing autism issues front and centre in the upcoming 2007 provincial election campaign. The OAC is dedicated to ensuring that politicians from all political parties are aware of concerns facing the Autism community through organized events and press releases.
Media may contact any members of our leadership team for interviews or comments:
GTA Laura & Bruce McIntosh 905-761-5226
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Richmond Hill Sharon Gabison 647 892-4418
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Sarnia Dan & Susan Fentie 519-869-4198
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GTA Malcolm Stanley 416 275-3562
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Windsor Mary Beth Rocheleau 519 734-6387
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Ottawa Sam Yassine 613-841-3886
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