Letter writing campaign to

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How about we all plan to mail him a letter the week of July 4? We should all emphasize our children and their needs for support to live in the community rather than an institution. He is putting Heavy pressure on APD to cut services and could care less about the waiting list. He has No CLUE that our kids CAN learn and be productive citizens with the supports they need. Who's in?We have to try to be heard and this could have an impact. Nila

You are right Nila, we all need to band together and send him letters. A mass mailing like he's never received.....

To: deniseslist Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 1:44 PMSubject: RE: vetoes appropriation for Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

All of us have to write to him. YES he does not care, BUT if he gets some hand written letters from us - it could make a difference. Not an email- a real letter. "Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way." -Abraham Lincoln

To: sList From: evnrpr@...Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 17:51:01 +0000Subject: Re: vetoes appropriation for Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

What is wrong with this governor? Does he expect parents to "throw our kids off a cliff?" Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

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Subject: Re: vetoes appropriation for Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

Can someone please lend Rick a soul for a day?! This is outrageous! Thank you for posting.Sent from my iPhone

DAN MARINO FOUNDATION EXPRESSES

DISAPPOINTMENT IN VETO OF

CRUCIAL FUNDING BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - The Dan Marino Foundation, whose commitment is to serve Florida’s Autism and developmental disability community, is joined today by thousands of young adults with autism across the state of Florida, and their families, friends and advocates, in expressing tremendous disappointment in Governor Rick ’s veto of the Legislature’s appropriation for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

The appropriation of $500,000 supported and sponsored by Senator Joe Negron, Representative Grimsley, Representative Matt Hudson, Senator Anitere , Representative , Representative Steve Precourt, and many others, received overwhelming legislative support.

“Today is a sad day for students with Autism and developmental disabilities in the state of Florida. Governor ’s decision to use his veto authority to deny funding for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus impacts the state’s most vulnerable population. Instead of educational opportunities for employment and self sufficiency, they will be met with a 20,000 person waiting list for services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and possible institutional placement.†said Partin, CEO of the Dan Marino Foundation.

The action taken by Governor will significantly delay the fall opening of the DMF Florida Vocational Campus, since it was part of a $1 million build out, and required to meet matching donor commitments. “The Foundation had already raised $3 million in contributions to purchase the building and surrounding properties. The State funding would have created a private public collaboration to create jobs, address the med waiver list and give parents and students a choice.†said Ms. Partin, “The elimination of this funding from the budget is a setback in offering a best practice model that can be replicated throughout the State.â€

While other Autism and developmental disabilities groups focus strictly on finding a cure, the Dan Marino Foundation is working everyday to provide direct services and improve the quality of life for people with Autism and developmental disabilities in a fully inclusionary setting.

The Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus, located in the heart of Broward County’s urban community will provide a safe and welcoming environment where young adults with disabilities can acquire vocational training and become productive and independent citizens. It will be a hub of activity for teens and young adults who may have never experienced a sense of belonging before. There is a wide range of apartment complexes nearby providing students, eager to experience independent living, with a campus support system to ease their transition from home to self-sufficiency. The campus will be a first of its kind, providing a national model. The campus will provide interaction with the Foundation’s transitioning teen foster care population and will include “reverse mainstreaming†with nearby partnering universities.ABOUT THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION:The Dan Marino Foundation was established by Dan and Claire Marino in 1992. The Foundation’s mission is to “open doors†towards independence for the Autism community, children special needs, teenagers transitioning from foster care and young adults with disabilities. The Foundation fulfills this mission by supporting comprehensive integrated treatment programs, providing outreach services, advancing scientific research, and building independence through employment and daily living transition programs. The Foundation has raised over $31 million since its inception, which has been used to fund major medical research, build the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center, and operate life-changing programs. For more information, please visit www.danmarinofoundation.org.

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Agreed. I have sent him two letters in the past week and I have gotten a generic automated response to both. I suppose if tons of people barrage him with mail he may have to actually read one or two of them. He has a one track mind of slash and burn and he is totally out of touch with what his community wants and needs. We have to just struggle and make it through his term and hopefully the next Gov. will be a little more compassionate and motivated to our children.

Re: vetoes appropriation for Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

Can someone please lend Rick a soul for a day?! This is outrageous! Thank you for posting.

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DAN MARINO FOUNDATION EXPRESSES

DISAPPOINTMENT IN VETO OF

CRUCIAL FUNDING BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - The Dan Marino Foundation, whose commitment is to serve Florida’s Autism and developmental disability community, is joined today by thousands of young adults with autism across the state of Florida, and their families, friends and advocates, in expressing tremendous disappointment in Governor Rick ’s veto of the Legislature’s appropriation for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

The appropriation of $500,000 supported and sponsored by Senator Joe Negron, Representative Grimsley, Representative Matt Hudson, Senator Anitere , Representative , Representative Steve Precourt, and many others, received overwhelming legislative support.

“Today is a sad day for students with Autism and developmental disabilities in the state of Florida. Governor ’s decision to use his veto authority to deny funding for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus impacts the state’s most vulnerable population. Instead of educational opportunities for employment and self sufficiency, they will be met with a 20,000 person waiting list for services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and possible institutional placement.†said Partin, CEO of the Dan Marino Foundation.

The action taken by Governor will significantly delay the fall opening of the DMF Florida Vocational Campus, since it was part of a $1 million build out, and required to meet matching donor commitments. “The Foundation had already raised $3 million in contributions to purchase the building and surrounding properties. The State funding would have created a private public collaboration to create jobs, address the med waiver list and give parents and students a choice.†said Ms. Partin, “The elimination of this funding from the budget is a setback in offering a best practice model that can be replicated throughout the State.â€

While other Autism and developmental disabilities groups focus strictly on finding a cure, the Dan Marino Foundation is working everyday to provide direct services and improve the quality of life for people with Autism and developmental disabilities in a fully inclusionary setting.

The Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus, located in the heart of Broward County’s urban community will provide a safe and welcoming environment where young adults with disabilities can acquire vocational training and become productive and independent citizens. It will be a hub of activity for teens and young adults who may have never experienced a sense of belonging before. There is a wide range of apartment complexes nearby providing students, eager to experience independent living, with a campus support system to ease their transition from home to self-sufficiency. The campus will be a first of its kind, providing a national model. The campus will provide interaction with the Foundation’s transitioning teen foster care population and will include “reverse mainstreaming†with nearby partnering universities.

ABOUT THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION:

The Dan Marino Foundation was established by Dan and Claire Marino in 1992. The Foundation’s mission is to “open doors†towards independence for the Autism community, children special needs, teenagers transitioning from foster care and young adults with disabilities. The Foundation fulfills this mission by supporting comprehensive integrated treatment programs, providing outreach services, advancing scientific research, and building independence through employment and daily living transition programs. The Foundation has raised over $31 million since its inception, which has been used to fund major medical research, build the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center, and operate life-changing programs. For more information, please visit www.danmarinofoundation.org.

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Source: Dan Marino Foundation Press Release

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Love it…the theme of INDEPENDENCE for all to be heard from our community on the 4th of July…how apropos! I’m in!  Just keep me posted of plan and need.  From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Nil a BenitoSent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 7:19 PMTo: sList Cc: sList Subject: Letter writing campaign to How about we all plan to mail him a letter the week of July 4? We should all emphasize our children and their needs for support to live in the community rather than an institution. He is putting Heavy pressure on APD to cut services and could care less about the waiting list. He has No CLUE that our kids CAN learn and be productive citizens with the supports they need. Who's in? We have to try to be heard and this could have an impact. Nila You are right Nila, we all need to band together and send him letters. A mass mailing like he's never received..... To: deniseslist Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 1:44 PMSubject: RE: vetoes appropriation for Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College. All of us have to write to him. YES he does not care, BUT if he gets some hand written letters from us - it could make a difference. Not an email- a real letter. " Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way. " -Abraham Lincoln To: sList From: evnrpr@...Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 17:51:01 +0000Subject: Re: vetoes appropriation for Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College. What is wrong with this governor? Does he expect parents to " throw our kids off a cliff? " Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T Sender: sList Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 12:16:07 -0400To: sList <sList >ReplyTo: sList Cc: deniseslist <deniseslist >Subject: Re: vetoes appropriation for Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College. Can someone please lend Rick a soul for a day?! This is outrageous! Thank you for posting.Sent from my iPhone DAN MARINO FOUNDATION EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT IN VETO OFCRUCIAL FUNDING BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - The Dan Marino Foundation, whose commitment is to serve Florida’s Autism and developmental disability community, is joined today by thousands of young adults with autism across the state of Florida, and their families, friends and advocates, in expressing tremendous disappointment in Governor Rick ’s veto of the Legislature’s appropriation for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College. The appropriation of $500,000 supported and sponsored by Senator Joe Negron, Representative Grimsley, Representative Matt Hudson, Senator Anitere , Representative , Representative Steve Precourt, and many others, received overwhelming legislative support.“Today is a sad day for students with Autism and developmental disabilities in the state of Florida. Governor ’s decision to use his veto authority to deny funding for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus impacts the state’s most vulnerable population. Instead of educational opportunities for employment and self sufficiency, they will be met with a 20,000 person waiting list for services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and possible institutional placement.†said Partin, CEO of the Dan Marino Foundation. The action taken by Governor will significantly delay the fall opening of the DMF Florida Vocational Campus, since it was part of a $1 million build out, and required to meet matching donor commitments. “The Foundation had already raised $3 million in contributions to purchase the building and surrounding properties. The State funding would have created a private public collaboration to create jobs, address the med waiver list and give parents and students a choice.†said Ms. Partin, “The elimination of this funding from the budget is a setback in offering a best practice model that can be replicated throughout the State.â€While other Autism and developmental disabilities groups focus strictly on finding a cure, the Dan Marino Foundation is working everyday to provide direct services and improve the quality of life for people with Autism and developmental disabilities in a fully inclusionary setting. The Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus, located in the heart of Broward County’s urban community will provide a safe and welcoming environment where young adults with disabilities can acquire vocational training and become productive and independent citizens. It will be a hub of activity for teens and young adults who may have never experienced a sense of belonging before. There is a wide range of apartment complexes nearby providing students, eager to experience independent living, with a campus support system to ease their transition from home to self-sufficiency. The campus will be a first of its kind, providing a national model. The campus will provide interaction with the Foundation’s transitioning teen foster care population and will include “reverse mainstreaming†with nearby partnering universities.ABOUT THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION:The Dan Marino Foundation was established by Dan and Claire Marino in 1992. The Foundation’s mission is to “open doors†towards independence for the Autism community, children special needs, teenagers transitioning from foster care and young adults with disabilities. The Foundation fulfills this mission by supporting comprehensive integrated treatment programs, providing outreach services, advancing scientific research, and building independence through employment and daily living transition programs. The Foundation has raised over $31 million since its inception, which has been used to fund major medical research, build the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center, and operate life-changing programs. For more information, please visit www.danmarinofoundation.org.-DMF-Source: Dan Marino Foundation Press Release This message cannot be displayed because of the way it is formatted. Ask the sender to send it again using a different format or email program. multipart/alternative No virus found in this message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.comVersion: 10.0.1382 / Virus Database: 1511/3689 - Release Date: 06/08/11

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Here's another idea. Maybe Mr. Marino can get together a lobbying team of past

and present Dolphins and parents of kids on the spectrum and pay a personal

visit to Mr. in Tallahassee? It would generate a lot of media attention.

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> > DISAPPOINTMENT IN VETO OF

> > CRUCIAL FUNDING BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT

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> > FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - The Dan Marino Foundation, whose commitment is to

serve Florida’s Autism and developmental disability community, is joined today

by thousands of young adults with autism across the state of Florida, and their

families, friends and advocates, in expressing tremendous disappointment in

Governor Rick ’s veto of the Legislature’s appropriation for the Dan

Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

> > The appropriation of $500,000 supported and sponsored by Senator Joe Negron,

Representative Grimsley, Representative Matt Hudson, Senator Anitere

, Representative , Representative Steve Precourt, and many

others, received overwhelming legislative support.

> > “Today is a sad day for students with Autism and developmental

disabilities in the state of Florida. Governor ’s decision to use his

veto authority to deny funding for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational

Campus impacts the state’s most vulnerable population. Instead of educational

opportunities for employment and self sufficiency, they will be met with a

20,000 person waiting list for services from the Agency for Persons with

Disabilities, and possible institutional placement.†said Partin, CEO of

the Dan Marino Foundation.

> > The action taken by Governor will significantly delay the fall opening

of the DMF Florida Vocational Campus, since it was part of a $1 million build

out, and required to meet matching donor commitments. “The Foundation had

already raised $3 million in contributions to purchase the building and

surrounding properties. The State funding would have created a private public

collaboration to create jobs, address the med waiver list and give parents and

students a choice.†said Ms. Partin, “The elimination of this funding from

the budget is a setback in offering a best practice model that can be replicated

throughout the State.â€

> > While other Autism and developmental disabilities groups focus strictly on

finding a cure, the Dan Marino Foundation is working everyday to provide direct

services and improve the quality of life for people with Autism and

developmental disabilities in a fully inclusionary setting.

> > The Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus, located in the heart of

Broward County’s urban community will provide a safe and welcoming environment

where young adults with disabilities can acquire vocational training and become

productive and independent citizens. It will be a hub of activity for teens and

young adults who may have never experienced a sense of belonging before. There

is a wide range of apartment complexes nearby providing students, eager to

experience independent living, with a campus support system to ease their

transition from home to self-sufficiency. The campus will be a first of its

kind, providing a national model. The campus will provide interaction with the

Foundation’s transitioning teen foster care population and will include

“reverse mainstreaming†with nearby partnering universities.

> > ABOUT THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION:

> > The Dan Marino Foundation was established by Dan and Claire Marino in 1992.

The Foundation’s mission is to “open doors†towards independence for the

Autism community, children special needs, teenagers transitioning from foster

care and young adults with disabilities. The Foundation fulfills this mission by

supporting comprehensive integrated treatment programs, providing outreach

services, advancing scientific research, and building independence through

employment and daily living transition programs. The Foundation has raised over

$31 million since its inception, which has been used to fund major medical

research, build the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center, and operate

life-changing programs. For more information, please visit

www.danmarinofoundation.org.

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> > Source: Dan Marino Foundation Press Release

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I think the media must start interviewing parents and advocates more as well as vigils held in tallahasseeSent via BlackBerry by AT&TSender: sList Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:49:52 -0400To: <sList >ReplyTo: sList Subject: Re: Letter writing campaign to Agreed. I have sent him two letters in the past week and I have gotten a generic automated response to both. I suppose if tons of people barrage him with mail he may have to actually read one or two of them. He has a one track mind of slash and burn and he is totally out of touch with what his community wants and needs. We have to just struggle and make it through his term and hopefully the next Gov. will be a little more compassionate and motivated to our children. Re: vetoes appropriation for Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College. Can someone please lend Rick a soul for a day?! This is outrageous! Thank you for posting.Sent from my iPhone DAN MARINO FOUNDATION EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT IN VETO OFCRUCIAL FUNDING BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - The Dan Marino Foundation, whose commitment is to serve Florida’s Autism and developmental disability community, is joined today by thousands of young adults with autism across the state of Florida, and their families, friends and advocates, in expressing tremendous disappointment in Governor Rick ’s veto of the Legislature’s appropriation for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College. The appropriation of $500,000 supported and sponsored by Senator Joe Negron, Representative Grimsley, Representative Matt Hudson, Senator Anitere , Representative , Representative Steve Precourt, and many others, received overwhelming legislative support.“Today is a sad day for students with Autism and developmental disabilities in the state of Florida. Governor ’s decision to use his veto authority to deny funding for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus impacts the state’s most vulnerable population. Instead of educational opportunities for employment and self sufficiency, they will be met with a 20,000 person waiting list for services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and possible institutional placement.†said Partin, CEO of the Dan Marino Foundation. The action taken by Governor will significantly delay the fall opening of the DMF Florida Vocational Campus, since it was part of a $1 million build out, and required to meet matching donor commitments. “The Foundation had already raised $3 million in contributions to purchase the building and surrounding properties. The State funding would have created a private public collaboration to create jobs, address the med waiver list and give parents and students a choice.†said Ms. Partin, “The elimination of this funding from the budget is a setback in offering a best practice model that can be replicated throughout the State.â€While other Autism and developmental disabilities groups focus strictly on finding a cure, the Dan Marino Foundation is working everyday to provide direct services and improve the quality of life for people with Autism and developmental disabilities in a fully inclusionary setting. The Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus, located in the heart of Broward County’s urban community will provide a safe and welcoming environment where young adults with disabilities can acquire vocational training and become productive and independent citizens. It will be a hub of activity for teens and young adults who may have never experienced a sense of belonging before. There is a wide range of apartment complexes nearby providing students, eager to experience independent living, with a campus support system to ease their transition from home to self-sufficiency. The campus will be a first of its kind, providing a national model. The campus will provide interaction with the Foundation’s transitioning teen foster care population and will include “reverse mainstreaming†with nearby partnering universities.ABOUT THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION:The Dan Marino Foundation was established by Dan and Claire Marino in 1992. The Foundation’s mission is to “open doors†towards independence for the Autism community, children special needs, teenagers transitioning from foster care and young adults with disabilities. The Foundation fulfills this mission by supporting comprehensive integrated treatment programs, providing outreach services, advancing scientific research, and building independence through employment and daily living transition programs. The Foundation has raised over $31 million since its inception, which has been used to fund major medical research, build the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center, and operate life-changing programs. For more information, please visit www.danmarinofoundation.org.-DMF-Source: Dan Marino Foundation Press Release This message cannot be displayed because of the way it is formatted. Ask the sender to send it again using a different format or email program. multipart/alternative

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A high-profile, in-person visit to the governor is an excellent idea. That will

definitely get attention. Perhaps we all should email Dan Marino with the idea?

I've also heard that emails have far less impact on politicians than phone

calls. Think about it. It is so easy to set up email filters these days where

messages get dumped into a folder and are never, ever seen. Calls are logged and

messages are delivered. Just something I've heard from other grassroots

organizers that I thought I should pass on.

Thank you for this list! I always learn a lot reading your posts.

--Lori

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> > > DISAPPOINTMENT IN VETO OF

> > > CRUCIAL FUNDING BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT

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> > > FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - The Dan Marino Foundation, whose commitment is

to serve Florida’s Autism and developmental disability community, is joined

today by thousands of young adults with autism across the state of Florida, and

their families, friends and advocates, in expressing tremendous disappointment

in Governor Rick ’s veto of the Legislature’s appropriation for the Dan

Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

> > > The appropriation of $500,000 supported and sponsored by Senator Joe

Negron, Representative Grimsley, Representative Matt Hudson, Senator

Anitere , Representative , Representative Steve Precourt, and

many others, received overwhelming legislative support.

> > > “Today is a sad day for students with Autism and developmental

disabilities in the state of Florida. Governor ’s decision to use his

veto authority to deny funding for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational

Campus impacts the state’s most vulnerable population. Instead of educational

opportunities for employment and self sufficiency, they will be met with a

20,000 person waiting list for services from the Agency for Persons with

Disabilities, and possible institutional placement.†said Partin, CEO of

the Dan Marino Foundation.

> > > The action taken by Governor will significantly delay the fall

opening of the DMF Florida Vocational Campus, since it was part of a $1 million

build out, and required to meet matching donor commitments. “The Foundation

had already raised $3 million in contributions to purchase the building and

surrounding properties. The State funding would have created a private public

collaboration to create jobs, address the med waiver list and give parents and

students a choice.†said Ms. Partin, “The elimination of this funding from

the budget is a setback in offering a best practice model that can be replicated

throughout the State.â€

> > > While other Autism and developmental disabilities groups focus strictly on

finding a cure, the Dan Marino Foundation is working everyday to provide direct

services and improve the quality of life for people with Autism and

developmental disabilities in a fully inclusionary setting.

> > > The Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus, located in the heart

of Broward County’s urban community will provide a safe and welcoming

environment where young adults with disabilities can acquire vocational training

and become productive and independent citizens. It will be a hub of activity for

teens and young adults who may have never experienced a sense of belonging

before. There is a wide range of apartment complexes nearby providing students,

eager to experience independent living, with a campus support system to ease

their transition from home to self-sufficiency. The campus will be a first of

its kind, providing a national model. The campus will provide interaction with

the Foundation’s transitioning teen foster care population and will include

“reverse mainstreaming†with nearby partnering universities.

> > > ABOUT THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION:

> > > The Dan Marino Foundation was established by Dan and Claire Marino in

1992. The Foundation’s mission is to “open doors†towards independence for

the Autism community, children special needs, teenagers transitioning from

foster care and young adults with disabilities. The Foundation fulfills this

mission by supporting comprehensive integrated treatment programs, providing

outreach services, advancing scientific research, and building independence

through employment and daily living transition programs. The Foundation has

raised over $31 million since its inception, which has been used to fund major

medical research, build the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center, and

operate life-changing programs. For more information, please visit

www.danmarinofoundation.org.

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If any of us decide what we want to do as a group (write, drive up, whatever)

please keep me posted! I will BE THERE!

Kristi

Puzzle Peace

www.puzzlepeacenow.com

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> > > > CRUCIAL FUNDING BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT

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> > > > FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - The Dan Marino Foundation, whose commitment is

to serve Florida’s Autism and developmental disability community, is joined

today by thousands of young adults with autism across the state of Florida, and

their families, friends and advocates, in expressing tremendous disappointment

in Governor Rick ’s veto of the Legislature’s appropriation for the Dan

Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College.

> > > > The appropriation of $500,000 supported and sponsored by Senator Joe

Negron, Representative Grimsley, Representative Matt Hudson, Senator

Anitere , Representative , Representative Steve Precourt, and

many others, received overwhelming legislative support.

> > > > “Today is a sad day for students with Autism and developmental

disabilities in the state of Florida. Governor ’s decision to use his

veto authority to deny funding for the Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational

Campus impacts the state’s most vulnerable population. Instead of educational

opportunities for employment and self sufficiency, they will be met with a

20,000 person waiting list for services from the Agency for Persons with

Disabilities, and possible institutional placement.†said Partin, CEO of

the Dan Marino Foundation.

> > > > The action taken by Governor will significantly delay the fall

opening of the DMF Florida Vocational Campus, since it was part of a $1 million

build out, and required to meet matching donor commitments. “The Foundation

had already raised $3 million in contributions to purchase the building and

surrounding properties. The State funding would have created a private public

collaboration to create jobs, address the med waiver list and give parents and

students a choice.†said Ms. Partin, “The elimination of this funding from

the budget is a setback in offering a best practice model that can be replicated

throughout the State.â€

> > > > While other Autism and developmental disabilities groups focus strictly

on finding a cure, the Dan Marino Foundation is working everyday to provide

direct services and improve the quality of life for people with Autism and

developmental disabilities in a fully inclusionary setting.

> > > > The Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational Campus, located in the

heart of Broward County’s urban community will provide a safe and welcoming

environment where young adults with disabilities can acquire vocational training

and become productive and independent citizens. It will be a hub of activity for

teens and young adults who may have never experienced a sense of belonging

before. There is a wide range of apartment complexes nearby providing students,

eager to experience independent living, with a campus support system to ease

their transition from home to self-sufficiency. The campus will be a first of

its kind, providing a national model. The campus will provide interaction with

the Foundation’s transitioning teen foster care population and will include

“reverse mainstreaming†with nearby partnering universities.

> > > > ABOUT THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION:

> > > > The Dan Marino Foundation was established by Dan and Claire Marino in

1992. The Foundation’s mission is to “open doors†towards independence for

the Autism community, children special needs, teenagers transitioning from

foster care and young adults with disabilities. The Foundation fulfills this

mission by supporting comprehensive integrated treatment programs, providing

outreach services, advancing scientific research, and building independence

through employment and daily living transition programs. The Foundation has

raised over $31 million since its inception, which has been used to fund major

medical research, build the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center, and

operate life-changing programs. For more information, please visit

www.danmarinofoundation.org.

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