Autism Speaks' Local Legislative Agenda:

2009 will be a year of change for families needing access to autism treatment in New Jersey. Assembly bill 2238 and Senate Bill 1651 include coverage for therapies such as physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and evidence-based behavioral interventions, including applied behavioral analysis and other evidence-based, medically necessary treatments.  Autism Speaks and Autism New Jersey (formerly COSAC) are working together to move these bills forward.  For more information, visit http://autismvotes/newjersey Make sure and sign up for advocacy alerts while you’re there. We need thousands of voices speaking on behalf of our loved ones with autism to ensure the success of this crucial legislation.

Autism Speaks' National Legislative Agenda:

Support of the Expanding the Promise of Individuals with Autism Act (EPIAA)
a bill designed to provide demonstration grants for autism treatment and services

• Current New Jersey cosponsors
  • Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (NJ)
  • Sen. Robert Menendez (NJ)
  • Rep. Robert E. Andrews (NJ-1)
  • Rep. Frank LoBiondo (NJ-2)
  • Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (NJ-8)
  • Rep. Steven R. Rothman (NJ-9)
  • Rep. Christopher Smith (NJ-4)
•  To find out more about this bill or to contact your representative, click here.

Support of the Disability Savings Act of 2008
a bill that will provide a tax-preferred savings benefit for disability related expenses. To find out more about this bill or to contact your representative, click here.

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• Visit www.autismvotes.org for the most current information regarding national autism legislative issues.
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