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ACTION ALERT: Let the Florida Department of Education Know Restraints are Not Acceptable

July 20, 2009

I just received an email about the Florida Department of Education. The state is looking at implementing new rules governing the use of force, including restraints, to maintain order in their classrooms.
This action alert is designed to tell the Florida Department of Education that their proposed rule on the “Use of Reasonable [...]

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ACTION ALERT: HR3200 Does not Include Autism Insurance Reform Provisions

July 15, 2009

I just received this via email, please spread the message!
HR 3200 which is the House Health Reform bill does NOT have provisions for autism insurance reform included – yet.
So here is the analogy. The ship has pulled out of port. We have to get on at the next dock because they didn’t [...]

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New Autism Speaks Advertisement Targets Autism Insurance Woes

July 8, 2009

Subscribe to The Autism Education Site RSS feed!

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California Department of Managed Health Care – Autism Lawsuit

July 4, 2009

The mother of an autistic child joined Consumer Watchdog and its attorneys today to announce a lawsuit against the California Department of Managed Health Care (“DMHC”), the Schwarzenegger Administration agency responsible for regulating many of California’s health insurers. The suit alleges that the DMHC has wrongfully allowed insurance companies to refuse to pay for autism [...]

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Arizona’s Autism Insurance Law, Steven’s Law, Goes Into Effect Today

July 1, 2009

Steven’s Law Step-by Step Eligibility Questions:

1. Ask the Company/Human Resources Dept. (HR) for whom you work (where you receive your health benefits/insurance) if the plan your family has is a “Self Insured Plan.” If they tell you “Yes” – you are not eligible for benefits under Steven’s Law. If they tell you “No” go to [...]

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More Information on the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

July 1, 2009

A National Voice for Special Education Rights and Excellence in Advocacy
Please distribute broadly; share with colleagues, friends, clients, and lists!
Help Parents Recover Expert Witness Fees and Level the Playing Field!
PLEASE CALL YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THURSDAY, JULY 9. ASK HIM/HER TO CO-SPONSOR THE IDEA FAIRNESS RESTORATION ACT, H.R. 2740.
Dial 202-224-3121 (TTY 202-225-1904) [...]

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