I saw this on another list, and thought you all might be interested.

-Joni

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Well I just received information from IDOT today. Here is what they said regarding the
autism awareness license plate. So if you are interested, please e-mail Karla with your
info.

Thank you for your interest in the license plate. Secretary of State requires 850 customers
to express interest in purchasing the plate before it is designed and produced.

If you would like your name added to the list, I would be happy to do so - please provide
me with your current license plate number.

Karla Vlahovich
Vehicle Services Department
Kvlahovich@...

--- In autismcc@yahoogroups.com, "autismcc" <autismcc@...> wrote:
>
> A parent contacted me asking if I could get the word out about an Autism Awareness
license
> plate for Illinois. A law was passed that gave approval for this special plate. However
when
> the parent contacted IDOT she was told that there has to be a list of 850 interested
people
> before it can even be designed and there are currently only 259 on their list. If there
were
> enough interest these plates can get made. I think that would be nicer than the autism
> magnets we all have on our vans and cars.
>
> I doublechecked this and sure enough, there was approval for this plate. It will generate
> funds for autism research and awareness. http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?
> item=35776
>
> The phone number at IDOT is 1-800 252-8980 (option 4 for special plates), or you can
> contact them online at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/contact/contact.html - Let's
> spread the word and get these plates made.
>--Dawn