Dear parents,
You are invited to participate in a new survey to understand the connections between autism, stress, and health. Data collected from this survey will be used for an NSF-funded dissertation project at the University of Colorado that will be published in the scientific literature.

The first 400 participants to complete this survey will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card.

All participants will also be entered into a lottery to win one of three $200 Amazon.com gift cards. The survey should take approximately half an hour to complete. All responses will remain confidential and no identifying information will be used in published reports.

Please consider participating if you meet the following criteria:

You are the parent or legal guardian of a child diagnosed with autism.
Your child with autism is between the ages of 6 and 17.

To participate in this survey, use the link provided here: https://cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGDwkfwGt4UJHJr

If you have any questions, please contact Bethany Rigles at bethany.rigles@colorado.edu

Program Specialist Toni Brinegar is now recruiting for a new Partners in Policymaking class. The 2017 - 2018 class will include both parents of young children (birth to 10 years) who have developmental disabilities and adults with developmental disabilities (age 18 and older). The program requires monthly, two day classes in Boise beginning in September 2017 (with December off) through May 2018.

Interpreters are provided for people whose primary language is not English. Travel and food stipends are provided, as well as lodging. The costs of personal assistants can be provided for persons with disabilities if needed. A parental stipend can be provided if child care is an issue.

July 15th is the deadline for returning applications and those selected will be notified by July 31.

Visit the Partners' webpage Partners in Policymaking to read what past Partners have to say about their experience. For an electronic application or if you have more questions, contactToni.brinigar@icdd.idaho.gov or call (208) 334-2178 for a print copy of the application.