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Below are events that LTO Ventures attends, produces, supports, or relate to our mission.
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LTO Ventures
Board of Directors
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LTO Ventures
Founder, President, CEO
Special Needs Attorney
Hand Over Hand
President
Campbell Center for Autism
Founder, Director
HELP of Southern Nevada
Invitation Homes
(*Parent of child or adult with autism)
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Greetings!
Welcome to e-newsletter #16 from LTO Ventures.
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At the bottom is a link to forward this email to a friend if you think others might be interested in our mission. If there is anything you would like to share with me directly, email me at molson@ltoventures.org.
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Nevada Residents with ASD, and Parents: Please Add Your Voice to 5-Year Plan by Completing the Enclosed Survey
The Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders is developing a Five-Year Strategic Action Plan to address autism in the State of Nevada and we need to hear from Self-Advocates and Parent Advocates.
Please take a few minutes and complete the consumer survey available now. It must be submitted no later than September 18, 2014. Who should complete the survey?
- Nevada residents with Autism. Complete one for yourselves (Parents, you can assist your son or daughter if they are unable to complete it themselves, but please fill it out as they would in their own voice. You should fill out a survey for yourself separately.)
- Parents/Family of Nevada resident with Autism. Complete one for each parent or family member responsible for a Nevada resident with Autism.
- Caregiver of Nevada resident with Autism.
- Advocate for Nevada resident(s) with Autism.
The Commission is providing several ways to take the survey:
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Areas to be addressed in the Five-Year Strategic Plan include, but are not limited to: diagnosis, early intervention, education, transition, housing, employment, insurance, funding, advocacy, and sexuality.
Please attend or call in to participate in one or more of the upcoming Commission & Subcommittee Meetings:
- NV Autism Commission - TBA
- Early Childhood Subcommittee - Aug. 27
- Youth & Transition Subcommittee - Sept. 9
- Adults & Aging Subcommittee - Sept. 5 @ noon
- Rural Subcommittee - Aug. 28
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Els for Autism Conference, Oct. 11 at Aria Las Vegas to Feature Thorkil Sonne
If you are a self advocate, parent advocate, or someone interested in advances in employment, choice, self determination, and new programs for Nevada residents with autism, you need to attend the 3rd Annual Els for Autism Conference, Saturday, Oct. 11th from noon-4pm at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Registration and info: www.elsforautism.com/conference
Presenters:
- Dr. Marlene Sotelo, Program Director, Els for Autism Foundation, Jupiter, FL
- Mark Olson, President & CEO, LTO Ventures, Henderson, NV. His presentation will highlight extraordinary existing and developing projects and programs, and explain how adults with autism can choose the life they want to live.
- Karen Schoenhals, Owner of Succeed on the Spectrum, classical guitarist, and adult with autism
- Thorkil Sonne, Founder, Specialisterne, Denmark. Sonne is the creator of one of the most highly regarded and innovative programs for employing adults with autism. Read the New York Times story.
- Closing Remarks - Mrs. Liezl Els
Registration is $75 (includes lunch) and the deadline is Oct. 5. For more information, contact Dr. Marlene Sotelo at marlene.sotelo@ernieels.com. |
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2014 Fundraising Goal Within Reach Thanks to Two Generous Donations
LTO Ventures moved significantly closer to achieving our 2014 fundraising goal through the receipt of our two largest-ever donations.
Empowered Products, Inc. of Las Vegas, a personal care and wellness products company, committed $30,000 to our general funding goal, payable over six quarters.
Titan Brands of Las Vegas, a developer of nightlife and restaurant concepts, donated $3,200 to sponsor LTO Ventures in the Vegas, Inc. magazine annual Giving Guide which will be available Sept. 8th. |
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Previous Newsletters Available Online
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How You Can Help Us
We are an early-stage company with an innovative model in a rapidly-growing market. We are always looking for people, money and ideas in the areas below. Call or email me if you think you can and want to help, or you have someone you want to refer/recommend. - Funding - We are presently raising our $50,000 "Groundwork" round to fund LTO Ventures operations and model development. (visit the DONATE page of our website for details on how you can contribute).
- Board Members - Visit the Careers section of our website for details on the characteristics of the people we would like to consider joining our board.
- Advisory Board Members - We are looking for professionals in finance, tax credits, legal, planned community development, and fundraising to be part of a structured advisory board.
- Subject Matter Experts - We always want to hear from people who have extensive knowledge and experience in all areas related to residential development, and employment of adults with autism.
- Adults with Autism and/or their Families - Our best source of input and ideas comes from the persons and families who live every day with autism. You are the people for whom we are creating our communities.
Sincerely,
Mark L. Olson, President & CEO
LTO Ventures
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