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SMART Foundation Co-Founder appointed to Colorado Autism Commission

August, 2008, Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. appointed SMART Foundation Co-Founder and Vail resident Stephen D. Fretz to the Colorado Autism Commission, in accordance with law S.B. 163, which established the 24 member commission to examine current services in Colorado compared to other states, and formulate a 10-year plan to address the needs of the growing number of Coloradans with autism by October 1, 2009. PRESS RELEASE

Amendment 51 Editorial by: The Denver Post

We hope when state lawmakers convene in January, they can find a solution. Thousands of families have been waiting for help for their children with disabilities. In some families, one parent has to stay home to care for adult children with disabilities. With the state's help, those citizens will get the services they need to become more self-sufficient. Gov. Bill Ritter is to be applauded for his effort to free up some money. His proposed budget allots nearly $6 million to assist 295 people now on the waiting list. But that effort, as well-intentioned as it is, would serve less than 3 % of the disabled who qualify for services and continue to wait...FULL STORY

Autism In The News
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11/10/08 SMART Foundation announces fundraising with City Market Cares
11/9/08   Denver Post Editorial on Disabilities Funding in Colorado
10/20/08 Parents press states for Autism Insurance Laws - Associated Press
10/15/08 SMART Foundation co-founder Interview - Plum TV (Vail)
 

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