Senator Don McEachin -- District 9: Charles City-Richmond-Henrico

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Comment by pam on November 17, 2008 at 2:22pm

Just to let every Richmond resident know there is a small (hopefully to grow) group working on meet and greets with the delegates representing Richmond and surrounding areas. The face to face meetings will have a stronger impact. We had a strategy meeting Nov. 16th and we can use as much help as physically possible. Also we are working on getting a rally of 1000 people to the State Capitol on January 15th. We will have a website set up soon www.vaautismrally.org

Comment by Cindy Davis on August 8, 2008 at 6:51am

Can any of Senator McEachin's constituents set up an in-person meeting with him to inform him of the need for HB-83?

Comment by Cindy Davis on July 31, 2008 at 2:01pm

I am a VCU graduate so get all the Rams down there going! I have contacted some PTs and physicians I know down in Richmond today so hopefully our network will get bigger soon!

Comment by Jodi Folta on July 31, 2008 at 1:00pm

Your voice is the most important voice in Virginia. Historically, very few people ever contact their elected representatives on any issue. It has never been more important for you to let your representatives know that you love someone with autism and that you vote. Surprisingly, as we learned at the Loudoun County Autism Summit, many legislators in Virginia still think they don't have any constituents with autism in their districts! With a prevalence rate of 1:150 affected by autism, how could this be possible?

Your elected officials need to hear from you. If you are unsure what to say, try to keep the conversation brief but factual. For example:

"I am one of your constituents, and I just wanted to let you know that I have [autism/a family member with autism/a child with autism] and that I am concerned about the lack of support for the intense needs of [this person]. Here is how it affects my family... and I would like you to support an insurance mandate for autism treatments in Virginia."

You don't have to be an expert! If you are a consituent of Sen McEachin, contact him! He will be glad to hear from you and won't give you the fifth degree. How can he know what you need if you don't tell him? You can call or send a fax, email message or letter.

Comment by Aniscia Matyuf on July 31, 2008 at 6:41am

I am a student at VCU, and for the past year I have been working with students with Autism, through my mother who is a specialist up in Loudoun County, and I am also currently working with a grown man with severe nonverbal autism. Ever since I have been in contact with those that are diagnosed with autism, I've wanted to learn more, I've done my research, and now I want to help.