Sarah Palin Joins Walk for Autism

MYFOXNY.COM - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin got a rock-star welcome on a weekend trip to the New York area.

She visited Westchester, Long Island on Sunday -- and found time to go to a Yankees game.

Earlier in the day, she joined thousands at a fund-raising walk to autism research.

In a speech, Palin called for measures to make life better for people with developmental disabilities.

The former Republican vice presidential candidate's youngest son, Trig, has Down syndrome.

Palin said o that God had shown her family through the example of her son that "every single person has purpose no matter their developmental abilities."

Palin was being honored at an anniversary celebration for the Manorville-based Independent Group Home Living Inc. Her husband, daughter Willow and a sister were with the governor..

More than 20,000 people turned out to see Palin Saturday in upstate Auburn, where she helped officials celebrate Founder's Day and raise money for a museum.