Thank you, Governor Brown!

I am only one, but I am one.  I cannot do everything, but I can do something.  And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.  ~Edward Everett Hale

 

Wow! It really happened, and it wouldn't have been possible without the effort of determined individuals who worked diligently to make sure Governor Brown heard the voices of a community!

This weekend the kids of California have won.... and what a victory it is!

SB 946 has passed making California the 28th state to enact autism insurance reform!

"This legislation will provide California people with autism access to behavioral health treatments, including applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Let's thank Governor Brown for helping California families and bringing the hard work of the autism community to a successful conclusion." - Autism Speaks

Steinberg Statement on Governor’s Approval of Autism Insurance

Coverage

(Sacramento) –  

Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg issued the following statement on the

Governor signing SB 946, which requires insurance companies to provide coverage of behavior therapy for autism spectrum disorder as a medical benefit:

“This is a critical victory for thousands of California children and families. For many of them, having this therapy covered by their insurance is the difference between despair and hope

“The science clearly shows that treating the mind through behavioral therapy is no different than treating a broken arm or a heart condition. I commend the Governor for acknowledging that every child in this state matters, by signing a measure that will literally benefit thousands of kids for generations to come. I would also like to applaud the countless families and advocates who have been working tirelessly on this issue for many years. And as our state’s fiscal health improves, I will keep working to ensure that when it comes to autism treatment, every child, every young adult, and every family in California has affordable access to this therapy.”

To send Governor Brown a message of thanks please visit the Autism Speaks website.

You can also find more information on the passing of SB 946 by clicking here.

Thank you to all our staff, families, and supporters who did their part! Each and every one of you who called, emailed, wrote letters, and posted on Facebook helped make this happen.

What a great way to start the week!