The Senate gave initial approval to my bill that will provide expanded coverage to autistic children. For more information, click here. The Senate will have its final vote on the measure on Monday, then it must move through two House committees and be approved by the full House before heading to the Governor for his consideration. So while the vote today is a victory for autistic children and their families, the fight is not over. The legislative process can be chaotic and unpredictable, but I do believe this bill is necessary and hope it will become law.
For those of you whose lives are touched by someone who has autism, I would like to let you know about an invaluable resource, the Autism Society of Colorado. Their mission is to promote quality of life for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families, and their services range from connecting people to the professionals they need, to providing child care, and more. The Executive Director, Betty Lehman, has been a tireless advocate for Senate Bill 244, and I am grateful to have had her help.
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