Accept and Sign The Autism Reform Act of 2009

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Very important - Families can voice their struggles:

forwarded Message from my other group:

Subj: [P2ParentsChat] How long must WE pay for Their Mistakes ?? Lets Speak UP Date: 12/11/08 2:41:48 AM Eastern Standard Time From: peace4kids@... ( E. , Sr.)

Let's hold them accountable for the promises. We've paid for what the

insurance won't pay for, We've paid for what the school district

won't pay for, we've had to go before due process hearing officers

biased as they work for the same state we are filing against ! Abuse

has run rampant and must stop. It's time we put our foot down as a

community and let OUR voice be heard. We've been promised billions,

why should we sit and not go after this ? We've been promised an

office that will supervise just over Autism Spectrum Disorders. How

much longer are parents going to work multiple jobs to pay for in home

programs ? How many parents have paid out of pocket.. I have.

Probably close to 100,000.00 or more. This will call for

reimbursement, it is not just something that we should look at.. it's

something we need to get everyone we know to put their vote in on it.

This proposed ACT is worthy of attention.. read it and scroll down

and make your comment about what you have had to endure.

Accept and Sign " The Autism Reform Act of 2009"

As a country we have watched Autism Spectrum Disorders grow in a devastating number. Over the last decade it has spiraled so quickly out of control that:

1.) There must not just be one person but an ENTIRE U.S. OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE for Educating Children with Autism. 2.) The use of Time Out Rooms, Corporal punishments, Restraints, and the high amount of Abuse must be monitored with severe penalties to states and fines or conviction of those that break such a REFORM Law. 3.) School Districts/States must each have an " Office of Autism Education Compliance or be subject to loss of Federal Funding. 4.) Due Process Hearing Officers must NOT be employees of the state and shall be employed by the Federal Government ONLY. 5.) Insurance companies MUST provide the Early Interventions such as ABA Discreet Trial at no cost to parents. 6.) Protection and Advocacy MUST be funded properly to allow parents that need help get it without any more then a 15 day waiting period.

7.) Grants for research, education, and non profit organizations for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders must be made in the amount of 5 billion dollars.

8.) Relief for parents who have paid out of pocket to educate their children must be made swiftly with 100% reimbursement. 9.) Behavior Intervention Plans must accompany all Individual Education Plans.

10.) Insurance companies must make available all resources for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders including but not limited to any items deemed necessary by the physician for the treatment of metal toxicities and any other theraputic orders their physician may order. 11.) The Autism Reform Act shall consider all Autism Spectrum Disorders including Aspergers. 12.) This Reform Act must be 'open' for additions as needed and create a 12 parent panel to propose such additions. - (Founder The Office of Advocacy) Dec 09 @ 01:40AM PST

Change.org - Ideas for Changing America: Accept and Sign " The Autism Reform Ac