From Autism Speaks
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Dear Georgia Autism Advocate,

The autism insurance reform movement in Georgia is ramping up to
achieve coverage for children with autism this year. We need
everyone's help!

Volunteers in four other states - Arizona, Florida, Louisiana and
Pennsylvania have been able to achieve insurance coverage for their
children this year! A total of seven states now meet standards of
appropriate coverage, ending autism insurance discrimination and
covering treatments and therapies that are medically necessary for our
children, such as speech, occupational therapy, and applied behavior
analysis (ABA) therapy.

HOW CAN YOU HELP IN GEORGIA?

1. VISIT the AutismVotes.org website and register to receive advocacy
alerts. This will ensure that you receive the most updated
information as quickly as possible.

2. EMAIL US if you are interested in serving as a District Captain to
lead efforts in your own home district, attend rallies, speak with
state legislators, attend hearings at the capitol and help us spread
the word.

3. FORWARD this email to your family, friends, neighbors, teachers,
therapists and co-workers...anyone who lives in the state of Georgia
that would be interested in helping you work to end insurance
discrimination for children with autism statewide!

For more information on the autism insurance reform effort in Georgia,
visit www.autismvotes.org/georgia.

Have a GREAT week!

Shelley Hendrix
Director, State Advocacy Relations
Autism Speaks