Grants help parents attend autism conference
by Beth
Thought I’d share some good news from the Autism Science Foundation. They’re offering grants to parents of children with autism to offset the costs of attending the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR this year). The meeting will be held from May 12-14 in San Diego, and awards of up to $1,000 can be used to cover registration, travel, accommodations, meals and other directly related expenses. That includes child care or special accommodations to help individuals with autism participate, too. From the Autism Science Foundation web site:
IMFAR is an annual scientific meeting, convened each spring, to promote, exchange and disseminate the latest scientific findings in autism research and to stimulate research progress in understanding the nature, causes, and treatments for autism spectrum disorders. IMFAR is the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR).
Here’s what I like best about this grant: you don’t have to fill out any forms! I guess the Autism Science Foundation understands how little free time parents of children with autism have. To apply for a grant, they simply ask you to email a note with the words “IMFAR Grant” in the subject heading to grants[at]autismsciencefoundation[dot]org describing why you want to attend IMFAR and explaining how you would share what you learn there with the broader autism community. Letters must be received by February 28, 2011, and recipients will be announced in late March. For more information go to the grants page of the Autism Science Foundation web site. Good luck!