April is National Autism Awareness Month: LoJack SafetyNet, Inc. Participates in Autism Awareness Events in Greater Boston Area
Waives $99 Enrollment Fee for Month of April 2011
BOSTON, March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Autism is considered the fastest growing developmental disability, as it now affects one in every 110 children*. One of the many challenges in caring for a child with autism is the risk that they may wander or run off anywhere at any time. Tragically, children with autism often wander off to water sources such as pools, ponds, and lakes and, as such, drowning is a leading cause of death for children with this condition.
As part of its education initiative and in recognition that April is National Autism Awareness Month, LoJack SafetyNet, Inc.** is participating in several autism awareness events in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. LoJack SafetyNet offers a service that helps caregivers provide an added layer of protection for children with autism who are prone to wandering. In the event that a child with autism -- who is enrolled in the SafetyNet service -- wanders and goes missing, trained and certified public safety agencies can use SafetyNet technology to more effectively find and rescue that individual. At these events, SafetyNet personnel will demonstrate how the service works.
The events are as follows:
Event |
Location |
Date/Time |
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Community Autism Resource Fair |
Bose Corporation |
April 1 |
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Sponsor: Autism Speaks |
Framingham, MA |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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Autism Technology Resource Fair |
Tufts Medical Center |
April 6 |
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Sponsor: Center for Children |
Boston, MA |
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
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with Special Needs, Floating |
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Hospital at Tufts Medical Center |
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Autism Update 2011 Conference |
Sheraton Four Points, |
April 7 |
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Sponsors: Flutie Foundation, |
Norwood, MA |
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
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Children Making Strides |
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Imagine Walk & Family Fun Day |
Goddard Park |
April 10 |
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for Autism |
Warwick, RI |
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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Sponsor: The Autism Project |
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Autism Spectrum Disorder |
State House, Great Hall |
April 14 |
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Awareness Day |
Boston, MA |
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
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Sponsor: Advocates for Autism |
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4th Annual Spring Prom |
Pembroke Country Club |
April 23 |
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Sponsor: Prom Angels Foundation |
Pembroke, MA |
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
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Current Trends in Autism |
Crowne Plaza |
April 29-30 |
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Sponsor: Friends of LADDERS |
Natick, MA |
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
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No Enrollment Fee for Month of April 2011
In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, LoJack SafetyNet will waive the $99 enrollment fee for its SafetyNet service throughout the month of April 2011. In addition, a 30-day no obligation trial is available for the service.*** The SafetyNet by LoJack service is also used to protect people with Alzheimer's, dementia and other similar conditions in which people are prone to wandering and becoming lost.
For a listing of Greater Boston communities currently offering the SafetyNet service, please visit http://www.lojack.com/SafetyNet/Documents/Coverage%20web.pdf or http://www.lojack.com/SafetyNet.
For more information or to arrange a demonstration, please contact:
CONTACTS: |
Jeanne Bock, [email protected], 781-861-5249 |
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Laura Feng, [email protected], 978-975-1414 |
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Jeremy Warnick, [email protected], 781-251-4251 |
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* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
** LoJack SafetyNet, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of LoJack Corporation
*** At any time during the 30 days from the Activation Date, the Caregiver, for any reason, by written notice may terminate the Service and will be credited all fees, taxes and shipping paid to the Provider under this Agreement
SOURCE LoJack SafetyNet, Inc.
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