MI Autism Insurance Reform Coalition

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is the unquestioned hero of our cause. Without his efforts, autism insurance reform would not have been possible. Again, our thanks LG Calley. We greatly appreciate his tireless eadership.

Brian Calley is a champion of autism awareness The lieutenant governor’s daughter has been diagnosed with autism

Thank you Oakland County Commission Chairman Michael Gingell for your outstanding leadership in an area very important to our community.

Oakland County official to receive award for years of autism awareness efforts An Oakland County official is expected to receive an award this weekend for his years of autism awareness efforts.

Those of us who worked so hard to get this legislation passed need to weigh in now on the Michigan Autism Fund. Please call your state legislator today and urge them to continue funding this critical program.

No more money: Michigan autism fund runs dry as its architect calls for reconsideration A fund designed to incentivize companies to cover autism treatments is running dry, but some of its original supporters are urging the legislature to take another look.

There is no doubt that police, prosecutors and the entire criminal justice system needs considerably more education and training when it comes to autism. Kudos to the Autism Alliance of Michigan for efforts in this regard, but more needs to be done.

When having autism is a crime Man charged with corruption of morals for talking to children

Today's arbitrary and capricious decision rejecting the addition of autism to the list of qualifying conditions by the Director of LARA ignoring the recommendation of his own panel points out the need for continued vigilance. This decision is a travesty for Michigan families dealing the effects of autism on a daily basis.

Michigan official rejects recommendation to add autism to medical ma*****na law A Michigan official has rejected a citizen petition and state-appointed review panel recommendation to add "autism" to the list of conditions that qualify patients for medical ma*****na use.

For those that are interested, this looks like a very cool opportunity.

Set Sail For Autism | Raising awareness of autism within the sailing community Have yachts competing in both the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race utilize crew members affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to help bring the yachts from Mackinac Island to Port Huron following each race. Host special opportunities for families and…

Donna Beegle and her daughter, Juliette, were actually kicked off a United Airlines flight after making a special landing to specifically give them the boot off the plane. It is an unbelievable story of ignorance and bias. Please read her story and stay off United Airlines!

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Thank you to all involved with helping make Michigan a model for families touched by autism spectrum disorder. We want to particularly thank Lt. Gov. Brian Calley without whom these important changes would not have happened.

How personal advocacy influences policy How the power of one voice can change public policy

This is the next challenge to be faced by the Autism community. As bold and outstanding as the advent of insurance reform for young children was, how we address the issue of adult autism may prove even more important.

Coping with adult children’s autism, parents may face ‘least bad’ decisions Reflections on a Montgomery County case in which parents are charged with abuse of autistic adult twins.

A very moving article that some can truly relate to.

Reaching My Autistic Son Through Disney Owen barely communicated with my wife and me. But he opened up to the parrot from “Aladdin.”

Autism Speaks Policy & Action Summit happening in Washington, DC on November 12-14. Please let us know if you're interested in attending this important event.

Autism Speaks to Washington | News | Autism Speaks () On November 12-14, Autism Speaks will host its first-ever national policy and action summit in Washington, D.C.

If you have ever taken an autistic child to Disney World you know how special it is for them. Few experiences can compare. But now - because of the despicable acts of a few - Disney has destroyed the system that for years has made the experience possible for many of us. Please contact Disney. Ask them to reconsider. This is just such a shame.

Why Autism Families Are So Angry With Disney Life for an autistic child is full of no's.No, those children don't want to play with you.No, you won't be able to tolerate this restaurant, theater, store, etc.No, we can't/won't/don't service kids like