Fw: ATTN Ohio Autism Advocates: Listen to the Autism Speaks Radio Ad Thanking Ohio House Speaker Budish

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Hello Everyone,

Please contact House Speaker Budish to support him as he continues to fight for including autism coverage in health plans.... This is so important! Thanks for your advocacy!

Sincerely,

Pattison

National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio (NAA-NEO) Helping Hand Program Manager P. O. Box 221195 Beachwood, OH 44122 E-mail: apattison@... Phone (216)544-1231 Web: www.autismnortheastohio.org

From: Autism Votes <advocacy@...>Subject: ATTN Ohio Autism Advocates: Listen to the Autism Speaks Radio Ad Thanking Ohio House Speaker Budish" Egeresi" <egerpatt@...>Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 7:17 AM

06/10/09 Autism Votes... It's time for lawmakers to listen.

Dear Ohio Autism Advocate,

The families of Ohio who have struggled with the challenges of autism have never been so close to meaningful insurance reform for their children. Because of the urgency of the situation, beginning Wednesday, June 10, we will be running radio ads in Ohio communicating our thanks to Speaker Armond Budish for his continued leadership.

Click on the microphone to download and listen to the Ohio radio ad, or visit our website: www.autismvotes.org/ohio

The radio spot communicates a critical message to Speaker Budish that must be delivered by grassroots supporters from all over Ohio: Speaker Budish, thank you for your continued leadership and for speaking on behalf of Ohio families that are financially devastated simply because they are attempting to access medically necessary treatment for their children with autism. Thank you for working to end the discrimination against those who so often are unable to speak for themselves. Your leadership in defending the autism insurance reform provision in the budget will no doubt lead to a legacy of care for children with autism.

Here is How YOU Can Help:

1. Contact Speaker Budish at (800) 282-0253 and thank him for his continued leadership during budget negotiations regarding the autism insurance reform provision. Thank Speaker Budish for continuing to speak on behalf of families that are devastated by the challenges of autism.

2. Forward this e-mail to everyone you know. Speaker Budish needs to hear from people all over the state of Ohio. This is a perfect opportunity for those who so often want to find a way to support families affected by autism. Therapists, neighbors, teachers and friends can all call Speaker Budish and thank him for continuing to speak on behalf of those with autism. 3. Stay updated minute-by-minute by registering at Autism Votes. You will then receive advocacy alerts as news breaks and action needs to be taken.

Again, we have never been so close to achieving autism insurance reform in Ohio, and we need you and all of your contacts to be vigilant during the coming days. Please contact Speaker Budish and register at Autism Votes today!

Thank you,

Judith UrsittiRegional Director of State Advocacy RelationsAutism Speaks

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