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Autism Speaks | Harkin Calls for 25% Growth In U.S. Disability Workforce (PDF Avail.) | Feb. 27, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Harkin Calls for 25% Growth In U.S. Disability Workforce February 27, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2013) — Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) called for the U.S, disability workforce to grow 25 percent, to six million, by 2015 during a special hearing yesterday of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Harkin, the commiteee chair, called the hearing to…
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Autism Speaks | 2013 ‘Day on the Hill’ Set for Feb. 7 | Jan. 16, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
2013 ‘Day on the Hill’ Set for Feb. 7 January 16, 2013 DES MOINES (January 16, 2013) — Iowa’s 2013 autism insurance reform campaign will kick off February 7 at the Autism Advocacy & Awareness “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol. The event will include a proclamation signing by Governor Terry Branstad proclaiming…
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Autism Speaks | Adult Employment: New Allies Come On Board | July 19, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Adult Employment: New Allies Come On Board July 19, 2012 As stagnant employment rates continue to nag the U.S. economy, one of the worst-affected groups–adults with autism and other developmental disabilities – has gained two valuable allies at the federal and state levels. In Washington, Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa, who chairs the Senate Health,…
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Autism Speaks Endorses Iowa Bill Expanding Autism Insurance Coverage to More Families Senate Bill Would Expand 2010 Law Limiting Coverage to State Employees | Feb. 10, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Autism Speaks Endorses Iowa Bill Expanding Autism Insurance Coverage to More Families Senate Bill Would Expand 2010 Law Limiting Coverage to State Employees NEW YORK, NY (February 10, 2012) — Autism Speaks, the worlds largest autism science and advocacy organization, today endorsed SF.2128 which would amend Iowas 2010 autism insurance reform law by expanding coverage to group…
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Autism Speaks | Statehouse Rally Held for 2012 Senate Bill Expanding Coverage | Feb. 13, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Statehouse Rally Held for 2012 Senate Bill Expanding Coverage February 13, 2012 DES MOINES, IA (Feb. 13, 2012) — The Autism Society of Iowa Chapter hosted its 2nd Annual “Day on the Hill” at the State Capitol to help rally support for SF.2128, a newly introduced bill that would enable more families to be covered under the…
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Autism Speaks | Summary of 2012 Iowa Autism Insurance Reform Bill | Feb. 10, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Summary of 2012 Iowa Autism Insurance Reform Bill: SF.2128 – Sponsored by Senator Daryl Beall (D-Webster) February 10, 2012 The bill would: Require state-regulated health insurance group policies to provide coverage of the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders up to age 26 Direct that coverage of treatments include evidence-based care and related equipment…
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Autism Speaks Endorses 2012 Iowa Bill Expanding Autism Insurance Coverage to More Families | Feb. 10, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Autism Speaks Endorses 2012 Iowa Bill Expanding Autism Insurance Coverage to More Families February 10, 2012 NEW YORK, NY (February 10, 2012) — Autism Speaks, the worlds largest autism science and advocacy organization, today endorsed SF.2128 which would amend Iowas 2010 autism insurance reform law by expanding coverage to group plans for individuals with autism up to…
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