I know many people post in each area of North Carolina about researching autism services for their child before moving here. I know many people have told them about the Autism Society of North Carolina.
Autism Society of North Carolina
I wanted to let you all know of some exciting news recently released by the ASNC. You can find it on their web site in full under their press releases. Here is a short snipit. If our legislators pass these budgets it could bring alot of opportunties for 1000 new grant students. My son is currently participating in the model in the Raleigh area.
I'm sure this is only the beginning of more good things to come from our legislators here as they take notice to this important epidemic!
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May 23, 2008
Autism Action Alert: Appropriations Sub Committees Budget Update
The House and Senate Health and Human Services (HHS) Appropriation Subcommittees have been meeting jointly and issued their draft budget recommendations on Wednesday, May 21.
We are encouraged to report that the draft HHS budget recommendations include funding for services and supports for individuals with autism. Funding for three of our top 2008 legislative priorities are included in the draft budget:
The Autism Early Intervention Model
Expansion of CAP -MR/ DD ($8.2 million, potentially adding 1000 new slots)
Regional crisis prevention and response system for individuals with developmental disabilities through the START model
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