Autism Living And Working

VISION: a world in which adults with autism live as valued neighbors, workers, and full citizens mission
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Upcoming Events

There Are Many New Faces at ALAW (Spring/Summer 2007)

The Case For a Separate Medicaid Waiver for Adults

The Bureau of Autism Services is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grants!

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs

PA Senate Bill 751 (Prohibits the Imposition of the Death Sentence in Cases Where There is a Diagnosis of Mental Retardation.)

PA Senate Bill 1049 (Adult Protective Services)

PA Premise Alert

PA House Bill 54 (MH/MR Facility Closure Act)

PA House Bill 361 (Adult Protective Services)

PA House Bill 1370 (Prohibits the Imposition of the Death Sentence in Cases Where There is a Diagnosis of Mental Retardation.)

PA House Bill 1150 (Health Insurance Coverage for Individuals with Autism)

PA House Bill 1448 (Community MH/MR Trust Fund)

PA Developmental Disabilities Council is Seeking Nominations

OBRA Waiver (source of funding for services)

Federal Senate Bill 937 Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007

Federal House Resolution 3195 To Restore the Intent and Protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Federal House Resolution 3001 Class Act

Federal House Resolution 1881 Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act

Federal House Resolution 1279 Direct Supports Professionals

Employment Counseling Program for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or another Autism Spectrum Disorder

Bureau of Autism Services Website (DPW)

Autism Speaks Grant Opportunities

ALAW's Role as Contractor with the Department of Public Welfare (DPW)/ Bureau of Autism Services (BAS)

Accommodated Living in the Community

Access To Family Members' Records Under HIPPA

A Living Wage for Direct Care Professionals

Contribution Page


PIHP/ACAP (Autism Capitated Assistance Program)

Contribution Page | White Paper: OSP/OBRA Waiver Renewel Eligibilty | Links | Autism & Mental Health
Contact Us | Efforts to Reform | Statewide Autism Services System | Board of Directors & Families

The ALAW website is made possible through a grant from Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council



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