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News & Press Releases
May 25, 2007
Two Bills to Help Children with Autism Pass House and Senate
Two bills introduced by State Senator Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest) to assist children with autism and their families have passed both the Illinois Senate and the House of Representatives and await the Governor’s signature.
February 26, 2007
Legislators Propose Crucial Funds for Individuals with Diabilities
Families and advocates celebrate proposed legislation that funds programs designed to keep adults and children with developmental disabilities in their local communities.
February 9, 2007
National Autism Diagnosis Rate Increases to 1 in 150 Children
Autism Society of Illinois joins other autism organizations to request $52 million in addditional funding from Illinois.
February 6, 2007
Press Conference: There's No Place Like Home!
Famlies and advocates rally support to promote programs designed to keep adults and children with developmental disabilities in their local communities.
Press Release
Factsheet
Speakers and Their Remarks
- State Representative Kathy Ryg, House Disability Services Committee Chair
- State Representative Sara Feigenholtz, House Appropriation Human Services Chair
- Charlotte Cronin, Parent and Executive Director, The Family Support Network of Illinois
- Lorraine McCormick, Parent and Board President, The Arc of Illinois
- Christopher M. Kennedy, Parent and Legislative Liaison, The Autism Society of Illinois
Complete Packet (PDF version)
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