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July 17 2002 - RE: Governor's Commission on Autism to meet July 24th in Wichita
The Governor's Commission on Autism will meet Wednesday, July 24th, at the Wichita St. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th and Oliver, in Wichita. The address is 5015 East 29th Street North. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 3 p.m.
Among agenda items is consideration of how recent state and local budget cuts are impacting children and families with autism, as well as continued discussion of a possible early intervention waiver for families with children with autism. A waiver would provide community support for children with autism who otherwise would be admitted to a hospital or other institution.
Also on the agenda is discussion of the possible creation of regional centers on Autism. A public forum for persons with questions about autism or about support for families with children who have autism is scheduled for 10 a.m.
For further information, contact Sean Swindler, a family support coordinator for the Health Care Policy Division within the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services at (913) 826-7525. His e-mail address is SMZS@srskansas.org Or write Sean at Docking State Office Building, 915 S.W. Harrison Street, 10th floor south, Topeka, Kansas, 66612-1570.