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The autistic self-advocacy movement has gained steam in recent years as organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network and TAAProject are created.

Gifted advocacy groups provide networking opportunities for parents while offering support for educational programs for GT students.

Most non-profit organizations can - and should - lobby for their cause, as long as they follow the IRS's rules.

Does the bizarre practice of boring a hole in the skull, known as trepanation, raise people's level of consciousness and well-being?

The National Alliance on Mental Illness fights for the rights of Americans suffering from mental illness.

Architect Edward Mazria hopes to avert catastrophic climate change by convincing governments and industry in North America to adopt sustainable building standards.

One in three girls and one in six boys experience an unwanted sexual act. Ninety-five percent of the time, the child knows the abuser. Prevention is possible and works.

Internet danger to children from sexual predators continues to be a concern to parents. Project Safe Childhood combats technological stalking and on-line exploitation.

The FDA fast-track approved many COX-2 inhibitors for years before the death count and consumer group pressure caused one after another to be taken off the market.

The controversy over autism and MMR immunizations is dividing parents and researchers into "pro" or "anti" vaccination camps, yet neither side knows the entire story.

The 2009 swine and seasonal flu vaccines don't contain squalene, an additive linked to autoimmune issues. In the event of a pandemic, it could be added. Stay informed.

Debate over breast cancer screening is renewed as a federal task force publishes new guidelines recommending against routine mammography screening for women in their 40s.

Earth Day is an opportunity for backpackers and hikers to do their part to help the outdoors and teach others.

A raft of controversial new measures to prevent air passengers from travelling have been rolled out as the Swine Flu virus panic continues to heighten.

Australian motorists are catching public transport as fuel prices make daily driving a luxury. The increase in patronage is straining underfunded infrastructure.

New breast cancer patients need updated information about treatment and support. Pick an organization that provides credible information to breast cancer survivors.

The British Medical Association says alcohol consumption has been rising rapidly and wants marketing drinking to be halted as a way of combatting the problem.

Many people feel that marketing unhealthy foods directly to kids is wrong, and that changes are long overdue. But will these initiatives be enough?

According to Base Realignment and Closure edicts, about 20,000 soldiers and their families will be moving to serve at the Fort Bliss Army Air Base in El Paso by 2011.

Gardasil, the controversial vaccine that helps prevent some cases of cervical cancer, now is required for women entering the United States.

Teachers can find funding for their own classroom projects, training, or instructional materials by learning to regularly use public, private and professional resources.

A recent report order by the Ford Foundation found some unsettling trends and practices in the mortgage industry. Find out how you can avoid these pitfalls.

It can be hard for those suffering from a mental illness, or their families, to know where to turn for help. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is changing that.

Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund has served as a national advocacy group for 37 years and made great strides in the quest for equality.

While there are countless brave Americans to thank on Veterans' Day, it is important that some lesser-known members of the military get their recognition also.

Homeless advocacy groups argue that a lack of affordable housing, mental illness, and poverty are the main reasons for homelessness.

If your child has food allergies, this article is for you. Full of tips and ideas to make lunch time happy once again!

Earth Day is a time when many of us make contributions to cleaning up the environment, but making personal lifestyle changes may be the biggest and best thing we can do.

Child labourers, some as young as five, are working in tobacco fields and being exposed to high levels of nicotine.

If chronic pain is not treated then depression and anxiety will set in. A cycle will then begin with the pain causing the depression/anxiety to worsen and vice versa

The Fair Elections proposal, S. 1285 in the 110th Congress, would bring big change to Washington. The amendment would change the way candidates fund their campaigns.

Making the decision to enroll a child in a public program designed for gifted students is only the first step in advocacy for the child's educational well being.

Consumers who feel their rights have been violated have several federal and state regulators they can turn to for help to remedy the situation.

In order to escape an abusive husband and regain independence, abused women must often seek out secretive ways to hide money to get a divorce.

Actress Fran Drescher has turned her recovery from cancer into a national effort to urge women to get an early diagnosis and to have women and men look for warning signs.

In a strong letter, the FDA cautions General Mills about misbranding Cheerios as a disease fighting drug. The giant cereal maker takes on the war of words and stands firm

Guide to popular annual homeschool conferences. Find conventions for homeschoolers and unschoolers seminars. Learn from the best homeschool speakers and veterans.

Activists petition to ban artificial food dyes after new research supports a link to ADHD in children.

For years advocates and refugees from the Darfur region of Sudan have been crying out for help. Recent initiatives signal a growing response to their pleas.

High-fructose corn syrup is cheaper and sweeter than sugar and is now the favorite sweetener among food and beverage companies.

The Fairtrade movement stems from a concern of the inequality of traditional forms of international trade.

HIV/AIDS may no longer crown headlines, but its death toll rises daily. This silent predator is a notorious serial killer and must be kept in the consciousness.

Learn how to register for homeschool testing services. Find out what to expect from the testing process, plus pros and cons of alternative child testing.

The FBI recently announced the arrest of 642 individuals involved in child prostitution rings that spanned the U.S. It was a drop in the bucket.

By refusing to be attend the apology to the Stolen Generations, John Howard is reminding Australia why they voted him out of office and damaging his own legacy.

A simple bingo game created a firestorm that would eventually lead to economic self-determination of hundreds of Native American nations.

Senator Kirk's former law firm Sullivan and Worcester says he left them in 2000. Mr. Kirk says he left Washington in 2002, and returned to work for them the same year.

Tens of thousands of cancer and heart patients worldwide are left without diagnosis or treatment by Canadian government decision.

New ways of viewing older policies could dramatically change the federal budget.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars completes the science-fiction franchise's transformation into an overgrown video game. 1/10.