by Steve on 24, April, 2012
Autism Insurance Reform Is Signed Into Law By Lt. Governor Brian Calley! When: April 18th, 2012 Where: The Governor’s Mansion – Lansing, Michigan F.A.Q. Regarding The New Laws The Three New Michigan Autism Insurance Reform Bills S.B. 981 S.B. 414 S.B. 415
by Steve on 13, March, 2012
MIRS BREAKING NEWS: Autism Insurance Reform Package Clears Senate — 1:15 p.m. The Senate today passed a three-bill package on autism insurance coverage championed by both Gov. Rick SNYDER and Senate Majority Leader Randy RICHARDVILLE (R-Monroe). crestor online flomax generic ritalin The bills are SB 0414, SB 0415 and SB 0981. SB 0414 passed 29-9, [...]
by Steve on 8, March, 2012
“We shouldn’t look at this as a mandate, but a moral public responsibility,” – Sen. John Gleason, D-Flushing
by Steve on 8, March, 2012
This afternoon there will be a vote in the Senate Health Policy Committee on the Autism Insurance Reform legislation. Should it pass out of committee the hope is that it will be on the floor of the MI Senate within a week for a full Senate vote before heading over to the House, where the [...]
by Steve on 2, March, 2012
Yesterday was slightly disappointing in that there was neither a Senate floor vote (ok, we knew that would be a long shot) or even a Healthy Policy Cmte. vote (this we were hoping would have happened). The good news is that there was a fantastic turnout for the hearing with a standing room only audience at the [...]
by Steve on 1, March, 2012
At the end of November I posted a piece here asking if our politicians had forgotten about our kids. While I haven’t been posting a lot lately – for a host of reasons, most personal and that will be changing now – I felt the need on the one year anniversary of the MI Senate, [...]
by Steve on 28, February, 2012
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by Steve on 30, November, 2011
One year ago I (along with a lot of other parents) was in the state capitol in Michigan advocating almost around the clock for three days for passage of Autism Insurance Coverage for Children in the state of Michigan. Doesn’t seem like it would be a particularly hard thing to convince someone of, does it? [...]
by Steve on 17, November, 2011
We just got our confirmation from Santa that our annual “Special Kids Santa Event” at 12 Oaks Mall will be taking place on December 4th this year from 9:00am to 10:45am. During this special reserved time families of children with Autism and other special needs have the ability to take the time they need in a [...]
by Steve on 16, November, 2011
by Steve on 10, November, 2011
While teachers are losing their jobs, estimates are that the recall election of MI Rep. Paul Scott cost about $1 million dollars (source: MIRS). Wow a $1,000,000.00 fight over a Rep. seat because, in large part, of his stances on Education Reform. I wonder how many educational improvements, teachers/admin salaries, new school resources could have [...]
by Steve on 7, March, 2011
We’ve had such a great response to the Wrightslaw Conference and so much fantastic support from the business community that we’ve decided to add a special BONUS to this conference for FREE!!!! FREE March 11th Pre-Conference Friday Night “Experts Sessions” We’ve gathered some of the top experts in this state to share their expertise on [...]
by Steve on 1, March, 2011
“Lights UP, Sound Down—Sensory Friendly Movie Program” with a Special Showing Of “Rango” On March 5th, 2011 @ 9:15am This monthly program is open to all families & children BUT is specifically designed for families & children with Autism and Sensory Issues which make watching a movie during prime time hours challenging. During the movie [...]
by Steve on 26, February, 2011
Today we hit the two week mark before the Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference AND the “Guns & Hoses Charity Hockey Game”. On Saturday, March 12th during the day we will be hosting Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Expert and practicing Attorney Wayne Steedman who will be sharing information with us to [...]
by Steve on 15, February, 2011
February’s Lights Up, Sound Down Family Sensory Friendly Movie Canton Cinema Saturday Feb. 19 – Gnomeo and Juliet – 9:15am Come Join Us This Saturday To Enjoy This Great New Family Movie!!!