Autism Society of America Dinner to Honor Tennessee Titan Travis LaBoy;

Autism Society of America Dinner to Honor Tennessee Titan Travis LaBoy;

Autism Conference Event Honors Autism Advocacy Leaders

Country Legend Ronnie Milsap to Entertain at Autism Society Dinner

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by the Autism Society of America:

WHO & WHAT: The Autism Society of America (ASA), the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community, is holding its 36th National Conference, during which it will honor leaders in the autism community at its Evening of Champions dinner, including Travis LaBoy, member of the NFL's Tennessee Titans; Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., founder, ASA; Pat Levitt, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; and Art and Cherry Sellinger, CEO/Owner, Long Drivers of America (LDA).

Country music icon, Ronnie Milsap, will provide entertainment at the gala dinner where the leaders will be honored. The 8- time Country Music Association winner also has seven Grammys(R) and four America Country Music awards throughout his career.

WHEN: Friday, July 15, 2005

WHERE: Renaissance Hotel, 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 6:30 to 9 p.m.

HOW: For information about or to purchase tickets for the Evening of Champions dinner, visit http://www.autism-society.org/champions. Prices range from $75-$250.

(Note: Media are welcome to attend the dinner for free but must RSVP to Elizabeth Rose (800) 328-8476 x118 or (202) 329- 1167 c or to Kate Ranta (800) 328-8476 x120.)

BACKGROUND: Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support. The ASA is committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. ASA accomplishes its mission through close collaboration with a network of 200 chapters, and 50,000 members and supporters.

Founded in 1965 by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., ASA, has grown into the largest grassroots organization for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

CONTACT: Elizabeth Rose +1-800-328-8476, x118, lrose@autism-society.org, or Kate Ranta, +1-800-328-8476, x120, cell: +1-202-329-1167, kwilliams@autism-society.org, both of Autism Society of America

Source: Autism Society of America

CONTACT: Elizabeth Rose +1-800-328-8476, x118, lrose@autism-society.org, or Kate Ranta, +1-800-328-8476, x120, cell: +1-202-329-1167, kwilliams@autism-society.org, both of Autism Society of America

Web site: http://www.autism-society.org/

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