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Autism Speaks Applauds Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis O'Brien and State Lawmakers for Passing Strongest Autism Insurance Mandate in the Nation
July 3rd, 2008 by Sahar Hafeez
Autism Speaks today applauded Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis O'Brien and state lawmakers for passing the strongest autism insurance reform legislation in the country. The bill (HB 150) to create a new “Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage” provision of Pennsylvania insurance law was amended by the House on Tuesday and sent back to the Senate on Wednesday night where it passed 49-1. Autism Speaks thanked bill co-sponsors House Speaker Dennis O'Brien and Senator Jane Orie, and Senators Don White, Dominic Pileggi, Joseph Scarnati, Michael Stack, Robert Mellow and Anthony Williams for their support in helping to protect the children of Pennsylvania with...
Autism Speaks Walk Raises Nearly $1 Million
July 3rd, 2008 by Sahar Hafeez
Port Chester, NY - Nearly 12,000 walkers – including individuals with autism, their families and friends –- participated in Autism Speaks’ 7th Annual Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism on Sunday, June 8, at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY.
Approximately, $1 million was raised for critical scientific research into a growing health crisis that now affects 1 in every 150 children at. All proceeds from the event benefit Autism Speaks, the nation’s leading autism advocacy organization.
According to Valerie Zygmont, Westchester/Fairfield & Greater Hudson Valley Walk Manager, funds are still being counted and the chapter hopes to reach its goal of $1.5 million. ...