Governor Doyle's Budget

ASW Legislative Committee Updates

The purpose of the Legislative Committee is to gather and disseminate information related to state and national issues that impact the Wisconsin autism community. Representatives on this committee include:

Rose Helms - Chair; Jan Serak, Nissan Bar-Lev, Glenis Benson, Michelle Sturz, Dawn Wians, Heather Boyd, Chris Wirth, Karissa Frieders, Heather Goodenough

Other Resources:

Disability Advocates Wisconsin Network or DAWN - http://www.dawninfo.org

W henever you have issues regarding government affairs, you can always contact your local, state or national legislators and the administration (as, Governor, County Administrator, City Mayor, etc.) to share with them how you, your family, the community and the future of your children will be impacted. Contact your local and state legislators and tell them how this proposed state budget would affect you, your family and the future of your children. Use the links below to find out who your legislators are and then follow the general suggestions outlined. Here are some links that may be useful to you:

Wisconsin's State Legislature - just enter your address to find your legislators: www.legis.state.wi.us/waml/ or call the Legislative Hotline toll-free at 1-800-362-9472.

Project Vote Smart - just type in your zip code to find out who all your state and national legislators are and how to contact them: www.vote-smart.org

How to comunicate with your legislators - Not sure what to say or how to say it. Click here for a page full of tips and ideas. How To:

Taking the first step - Letter from Representative Kitty Rhodes supporting the Autism Scholarship Program.

Response from our Legislative Committee to Autism Scholarship Program bill.

Assembly Bill 700 - Letter from Representative Kitty Rhodes describing Assembly Bill 700 public hearing October 4th.

Letter to State Senate - Letter dated February 7, 2006 Registering ASWs opposition to AB-700