Blog Archive 2010

The House Human Services Committee examined the current strategies and best practices for diagnosis, availability and  attainability of services for persons with autism on June 16th. It was very clear that the members of the committee had heard from their constituents on the overwhelming unmet needs of your loved ones with autism. Chairwoman Dickerson requested specific […]

Dear Washington Autism Advocates, Thanks to your collective efforts we accomplished the following during this session: Representative Cody has agreed to hold worksessions with key legislators on Autism insurance parity in the interim. Senator Keiser has pledged to continue to seek ways to provide more coverage for families involved with autism. Senator Oemig secured a […]

There are many things about the legislative process that are complex and mind boggling.  And then there are the legislators themselves who are all human, and they are here to make a difference!  Every day they walk these cold marble halls surrounded by lobbyists who follow them everywhere.  They agree and respectfully disagree & they […]