The Loudoun Project - Connecting people touched by Autism

Connecting people touched by Autism

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Autism in Virginia Public Schools

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Debie McCusker, Carol Connell and Ellan Keira joined The Loudoun Project

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Mark Llobell is attending Pat DiBari's event

Senate Labor and Commerce Committee Meeting -- NEED TO FILL THE ROOM at General Assembly Bldg, Richmond, Va (Senate Room A)

February 15, 2010 from 1pm to 6pm

The Virginia Senate Labor and Commerce Committee will hear SB464 to mandate health insurance coverage for individuals with autism up to age 10, facilitating early intervention. Come join us!

yesterday

Pat DiBari added 2 events

House Appropriations Committee Hearing on Educating Teachers and Aides on February 10, 2010 from 8:15am to 10am
Senate Labor and Commerce Committee Meeting -- NEED TO FILL THE ROOM on February 15, 2010 from 1pm to 6pm

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Could you be part of my report?

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The Loudoun Project, a volunteer group in Loudoun County, is a network of people dedicated to helping families that are touched by Autism

Key Resources

Draft Email to Delegates and Senators for House Bill 1588 and Senate Bill 1260.doc

Report of Mandated Benefits -- ASD-2009_RD53.pdf

VA one-pager with Tyler and Bella Leg.pdf

HB1588-Prefiled_Sept2008.pdf

ASD Mandated Benefits Review Panel Report 061808 (PA HB1150).pdf

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Help pass these Bills to help individuals with Autism in Virginia! Contact your Senator and Delegate to support these.

The Virginia General Assembly has addressed autism in several committees. The following key legislation is still in play and specifically addresses the priorities of the Virginia Autism Project and the JLARC report on Autism Services in Virginia. We ask that you contact respective Committee members and your own Senators and Delegates to support the following bills:

Senate Bill (SB464) mandates health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders in youth until the age of 10 years old. This bill focuses on early intervention and, based on an INDEPENDENT actuary study, reflects a cost savings for the public due to the estimated reduction in special education services in the schools. The JLARC, Virginia’s audit agency, identifies a $147K savings per student if early intervention services (i.e. health coverage) is provided. Thank you Senators Herring and Vogel for your support! Thank you Delegate Rust for your support! See our ACTION ALERT and join us at the Committee Hearing on 2/15 (See EVENTS). See our printable one-pager with all the facts ...
VA 2010 - Autism One Pager.pdf
SB464--ActionAlert_Feb2010.docx

House Bill 581 (HB581) mandates that every teacher seeking a license or renewal of a license with an endorsement of special education and working with individuals with autism shall obtain a certificate of completion of coursework in Autism as prescribed by the Virginia Autism Council. It also requires paraprofessional aides to receive a minimum of 80 hours of training prior to working with individuals with autism in the local schools. THIS BILL SUCCESSFULLY PASSED IN THE EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE, but we need your help! Patron Del. Jimmie Massie has asked for a crowd of parents who want trained teachers and aides.
WHEN: Wed, 2/10 at 0830.
WHERE: General Assembly Bldg., 9th floor Appropriations conference room. 8:30 a.m. Be prepared to stand up when the bill is called. Write e-mails to the committee members (see General Assembly website).

House Bill 1099 establishes a pilot program to assist individuals with autism in gaining employment.
Please support these bills!