Interagency COuncil on Autism & PDD's

[Guest guest]

Please note that applications are now being taken for folks that wish to

serve on the interagency council for autism and PDD's. The committment

entails about 6 meetings a year for which your travel expenses will be

reimbursed.

Applications can be sought from the Governor's appointment office

. be sure to return your application to the attention of AMY

ERBEN no later than early AUgust as appointments will be announced the

beginning of September.

A alot of people worked hard to get changes to the Council - we are

optimistic that with a solid core of knowledgeable, hardworking people on

board the Council can lead to improved services for our children. Let's not

miss this opportunity!

Please read below about the time committment.

Ronnie

Autism Council

The Council has met in the past on a quarterly basis, but I think it

probably needs to be more often than that at least initially. I would expect

maybe six or so meetings a year. In the past, there has not been committee

work done, but once the advisory task force is named, I can forsee there

being more of that type of work to do. I think it could be handled without a

formal meeting but will still require some time. Bottom line is that a

person could put in about as much time as they are willing to spend on it.

There is a lot that needs to be done. There just have not been people in the

past willing to give the time to it. I would tell anyone considering the

positions to expect a fairly substantial outlay of time at least during the

next two years.

Tim