The Autism Society of North Carolina is working on updating its 1915 b/c managed care waiver information on our website. Below is an article from The Spectrum ASNC’s newsletter about managed care waivers in North Carolina. Please feel free to post your questions and comments below. Over the next two years, managed care waivers, also…
Corporal Punishment ā Itās the Law! Bill 498
Editor’s Note – The following article was written by Linda Griffin, Parent Advocate Director for the Autism Society of North Carolina. Itās the 21st Century, and we have made such incredible progress ā from splitting the atom to landing on the moon. We believe that we are wise and enlightened. We have conducted research on…
Tax Credits for Children with Disabilities: NC House Bill 344
Ā [The Autism Society of North Carolina now has a comprehensive fact sheet on HB 344 Education Tax Credit for Children with Disabilities on its website here.]Ā Ā Thursday June 30th 2011 House Bill 344 Tax Credits for Children with Disabilities Ā became law in North Carolina. Starting this year, families will be able to claim a…
Surviving Summer with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ā TheseĀ surviving summer tips are brought to you by Nancy PopkinĀ and Kim Tizzard, Autism Society of North Carolina Parent Advocates. Do you have any tips to share? Post them in the comments section below! Summer Challenges: Change in schedule / routine Sensory challenges Travel Extended family members who donāt understand autism Ā Summer Survival Solutions Ā …
House Budget Proposal Released, Includes 1915 b/c Managed Care Waiver
Ā Budget: The General Assembly House Appropriations Sub-committees released their budget proposals and budget special provisions last week.Ā In most cases, sub-committees used the Governorās budget cuts as a starting point and then cut an additional 1.6 billion dollars from the state budget for a total reduction of 2.5 billion dollars from the base budget….
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month During the month of April, the Autism Society of North Carolina encourages the public to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the resources available to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Autism affects 1 out of every 110 children born today, making it the second most…
Make Your Voice Heard!
There are several upcoming opportunities to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder, get information on budget and policy issues, advocate for services and supports, and educate elected officials.Ā Save the Date forĀ Autism Awareness Day! Mark your calendars now and join The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) at the for the 2011 Autism Awareness Day…
Autism Insurance Introduced! (plus a few other bills)
The North Carolina Legislature has been busy not just looking at the state budget, but introducing policy changing bills. Here are a few of the 35 bills (so far) that The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is monitoring or actively advocating on due to their impact on people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism…