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This is something that we need to do to help support those in need. Look at my life and how well my parents brought me up. I know a few other people that have autism that need our help and funding. One of my friends at WSC, her brother has Asperger's like me and back in May, her dad came and spoke about how autism works in the law enforcement and how to know the signs when someone has autism. Another person that I know is my boss at Domino's. They think his son has autism and they also had their daughter tested in Boston for it. This is something that the Governor, not alone, everyone in the world needs to know that this is something that will not go away unless we find a cure for it. How would you feel if the Governor cut funding for breast cancer treatment or any other health problem in this world? You would feel the same way. Autism speaks helps thoses who have autism and to find a treatment for it. I am lucky enough that I will be running two teams this year for the walk. September 13 at Stanley Park in Westfield and November 15 at Wide World of Sports @ Walt Disney World in Orlando. Please consider joining one of my teams or donating at www.walknowforautism.org and select Western New England for the Stanley Park walk or Orlando for the walk at WDW. Thank you all!
Mike DiMauro
Pr oud Member of Chapters 8, 27, 30, 51, 114 and 157 of NAFCA.
Proud Member of Disney College Program Fall 2008
Pr oud Member of Chapters 8, 27, 30, 51, 114 and 157 of NAFCA.
Proud Member of Disney College Program Fall 2008
-----Original Message-----
From: Judith Ursitti, Autism Speaks <advocacy@...>
To: Mike DiMauro <mikedimauro31784@...>
Sent: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 4:56 pm
Subject: Massachusetts Autism Services in Jeopardy! Help Reverse the Governor's Veto
Dear Massachusetts Autism Advocate:
With the stamp of his veto this past week, Governor Deval Patrick has once again told low-income children with Autism Spectrum Disorders that they would not be able to receive the intensive home-based services (including ABA and Floor Time) provided under the Autism Waiver program. Governor Patrick cut $1 million in funding from this critical program, even though our children are already underserved by this program! During the initial eleven day enrollment period in November 2007 the families of more than 1,100 Massachusetts children with ASD applied for just 80 slots available under the Waiver. Hundreds of low-income children continue to languish on the waiting list!
It is time speak on behalf of low-income children with=2 0ASD living in Massachusetts!
Our state legislature recognized the critical need for funding of this program and budgeted $4 million for Fiscal Year 2009. This would double the number of available slots in the program to 160!!
Governor Patrick needs to be aware that this already underserved population simply cannot afford to be shortchanged again. Every child with autism deserves the opportunity to have appropriate intensive intervention. Their future quality of life depends on it.
How Can YOU Help?
1. Immediately CALL YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND STATE SENATOR at 617-722-2000 and urge them to support an override of Governor Patrick’s veto of $1 million in funding for the Children’s Autism Medicaid Waiver (Line Item 5920-3010). If you are not sure who your representative and senator are you can find out at www.wheredoIvotema.com.
2. CALL Speaker of the House Salvatore DiMasi at 617-722-2500 and Senate President Therese Murray at 617-722- 1500 and ask them to support an override of Governor Patrick’s veto of $1 million in funding for the Children’s Autism Medicaid Waiver (Line Item 5920-3010).
3. Forward this email to everyone you know and ask them to MAKE THE CALL too!!
The override CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED, but we all have to get on the phones to our legislators immediately. Today is the day that you can truly make a difference for a child with ASD.
Thank You,
Judith Ursitti
Massachusetts Chapter Advocacy Chair
Autism Speaks
Massachusetts Chapter Advocacy Chair
Autism Speaks
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