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Autism Speaks | On the road to autism insurance reform: The Autism Law Summit | May 26, 2016 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
On the road to autism insurance reform: The Autism Law Summit May 26, 2016 As a full-time autism advocate, the highlight of my professional year is the annual Autism Law Summit. The Autism Law Summit is a national gathering of self-selected advocates who want to change autism law and policy for the better. I started […]
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Autism Speaks | Steinberg Calls For New Medi-Cal Coverage | April 18, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Steinberg Calls For New Medi-Cal Coverage April 18, 2013 SACRAMENTO (April 18, 2013) — Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg said he will work for coverage of behavioral health treatment under the Medi-Cal Managed Health Care program and reiterated his commitment to a five-year extension of the state’s 2011 autism insurance reform law. Speaking at a Capitol rally for […]
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Autism Speaks | California State Capitol Rally Set For April 17 | April 3, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
California State Capitol Rally Set For April 17 April 03, 2013 SACRAMENTO (April 3, 2013) — Autism and disability rights organizations from across California, including Autism Speaks, will rally April 17 at the State Capitol to press for 2013 legislative initiatives.
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Autism Speaks | State Gears Up Autism Technical Advisory Group | Nov. 7, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
State Gears Up Autism Technical Advisory Group November 07, 2012 ANNAPOLIS (November 7, 2012) — The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) today announced the membership of an Autism Technical Advisory Group created by law earlier this year to recommend what habilitative services are appropriate and medically necessary to treat children with autism. The panel is scheduled […]
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Autism Speaks Joins Congressional Children’s Health Care Caucus and Congressional Autism Caucus to Host a Briefing on “Autism: The Importance of Early Detection and Intervention” | May 27, 2010 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Autism Speaks Joins Congressional Children’s Health Care Caucus and Congressional Autism Caucus to Host a Briefing on “Autism: The Importance of Early Detection and Intervention” Washington, DC (May 27, 2010) — Yesterday, Autism Speaks hosted a briefing with the Congressional Children’s Health Care Caucus and the Congressional Autism Caucus on “Autism: The Importance of Early Detection and […]
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Autism Speaks | Unprecedented National Town Hall Meeting Will Help Develop Policy Agenda for Addressing The Unique Needs Of Adults with Autism | Oct. 1, 2009 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Unprecedented National Town Hall Meeting Will Help Develop Policy Agenda for Addressing The Unique Needs Of Adults with Autism More Than 1,000 Individuals with Autism, Family Members, Advocates, Service Providers, Community Members and Elected Officials Will Gather at 16 Sites Nationwide NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 1, 2009) – Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA), a consortium […]
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Autism Speaks Joins the Arizona Autism Community in Hailing Governor Janet Napolitano and State Legislators for Enacting Autism Insurance Legislation | March 21, 2008 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Autism Speaks Joins the Arizona Autism Community in Hailing Governor Janet Napolitano and State Legislators for Enacting Autism Insurance Legislation (NEW YORK, NY – March 21, 2008) Autism Speaks today joined Arizona families and other autism advocacy organizations in applauding Governor Janet Napolitano and the state’s legislators for enacting House Bill 2847, which will require insurance […]
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