FEAT DAILY NEWSLETTER
Sacramento, California http://www.feat.org
January 10, 2002
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$17.2 Million Increase Cal. Autism Treatment,
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Money for Autism Only Allowed Increase in New Jersey
Budget
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“Power of One” Rally Set for April 21
$17.2 Million Increase Cal. Autism Treatment, M.I.N.D. Not
Cut
[This report comes from Rick Rollens, autism
research advocated.
Governor Gray Davis of California today announced that,
despite a record $14 Billion budget shortfall, he has included in the upcoming 2002-2003
State Budget $17.2 million General Fund increase to maintain services for
consumers diagnosed with autism.
The number of autism diagnoses is increasing steadily. The
development of effective behavioral and educational programs demonstrates that
early intervention leads to measurable improvement in many children with
autism. With early, intensive, and
comprehensive treatment, many children diagnosed with autism can go on to lead
more normal lives.
Also, Governor Davis is not proposing any reductions in
the current onging budget of the M.I.N.D. Institute. The M.I.N.D. Institute is
one of the fortunate few programs not to be touched by the budget cut axe.
We are forever grateful to Governor Davis for his
consistant support of autism in both good times and bad. He clearly has
demonstrated time and again that is truly is the “Autism Governor” of America,
Our efforts on behalf of our children continue to move funding for research,
treatment, and care forward..And most importantly are giving parents throughout
the world hope for their children’s future.
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[From a report by Bruno Tedeschi in the Bergen
Record.]
On his last full day in office Monday, acting Gov. Donald
T. DiFrancesco of New Jersey, signed 35
bills and vetoed or modified nine others, cutting some $130 million in proposed
spending. Of the 35 bills he signed,
only one spent additional money. That bill provides $1.5 million for researching
and treating infantile autism.
The money was raised due to the grass roots efforts lead
by New Jersey autism researcher and advocate Sallie Bernard, along with Albert
Enayati and others.
In the face of an economic downturn and state budget
shortfalls, money for autism research and treatment is being made available in
two states with large autism populations.
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“Power of One” Rally Set for April 21
Unlocking Autism Announcement
Mark your calendars now to attend the
3rd Annual Autism Awareness Rally
in Washington, DC
April 21, 2002.
Unlocking Autism once again brings you
The Power of ONE!
this year on the mall
in Washington, DC
from 12 noon to 5pm.
Pack your blanket and sunscreen and come for a day of
family and community fun!
We will have an activity section for the kids.
Learn how YOU can make changes in your state and across the
nation.
Keep tuned to the our website at www.unlockingautism.org
for speakers and additional information.
Grab some friends, rent a van, fill it up and head for DC
this spring!
We hope to see you there!
P.S. If you haven’t sent in a picture for the Open Your Eyes project,
the deadline is quickly approaching. We want to double the size of the exhibit for
this year! Get us those pictures you took over the holidays to us today!
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