Today and tomorrow, representatives from across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana are joining with federal representatives from the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The last time this group met was three years ago. At that time, the focus was on the development of state plans to address issues surrounding autism. The centerpiece of [...]
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Reporting from the Act Early Summit
Monday, September 27th, 2010Autism Recovery Subjects Sought for Study by NIH/NIMH
Monday, July 12th, 2010Older children and adolescents who once received a diagnosis of autism, but who no longer meet the criteria for autism are being recruited for a study on recovery from autism. Study participants will meet the following requirements: Currently between the ages of 8 and 17. Diagnosed with ASD before age of six. Do not currently [...]
Send Your Input to the IACC
Monday, July 12th, 2010Reminder: IACC 2010 RFI to Inform the 2011 Update of the IACC Strategic Plan is Open Until Friday, July 30, 2010 In June 2010 the IACC issued a formal Request for Information (RFI) to solicit public input to inform the 2011 update of the IACC Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder Research. During the six-week public [...]
Amy Dawson is the parent of twins, one of whom has autism and special health care needs. She began practicing law in 1992 at the firm of Faegre & Benson, L.L.P. in Minneapolis. She also worked at the PACER Center and is a member of the Board of the Arc Greater Twin Cities. Amy’s law practice focuses on issues related to autism, disabilities, insurance and estate planning.
Bob Gunderson inspired me to devote my practice to individuals who have disabilities, their families, and the organizations that serve them. Bob Gunderson was my mentor, friend and colleague and I miss him very much. Bob Gunderson served the disability community as an attorney, as a brother, and as a dedicated volunteer who spent many hours in service to organizations such as Opportunity Partners, Fraser, PACER, and the Arc of Minnesota and Arc Greater Twin Cities.