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e-Speaks || June 9, 2007
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South Carolina Autism Insurance Bill Passes
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The South Carolina House and Senate overrode Gov. Mark Sanford's 11th hour veto of a bill requiring health insurance coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The initiative will require insurance companies in the state to provide medical coverage for persons who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by age eight, with continuing coverage through sixteen years of age for treatments prescribed by a medical doctor. Included is coverage for behavioral therapy up to $50,000 a year. Read more.
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Case Against Vaccines Goes to U.S. Court of Federal Claims
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On Monday, June 11, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims will hear the first test case from among more than 4,800 claims filed against the federal government during the past six years alleging that children have contracted autism as a result of vaccines. To learn more, read here.
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Truex Wins Autism Speaks 400 Presented by Visa
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The Autism Speaks 400 Presented by Visa was won on Monday, June 4, by Martin Truex, Jr. The race, scheduled to run Sunday, June 3, at the Dover International Speedway, was postponed due to torrential rains and wind. This event marks the first time a NASCAR Nextel Cup event has been dedicated to a cause. Read more here. View a photo gallery from the event here.
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In Their Own Words: Autism Speaks 400 has Special Meaning for One Family
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In our latest "In Their Own Words" essay, a parent tells how NASCAR inspires her autistic son.
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$2M Raised During First June Walk Weekend
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Walk Now for Autism, Autism Speaks' signature fundraising event, raised over $2 million last weekend in three cities across the United States and Canada. Read more. Click
here
to view a photo gallery from the walks.
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HBO Purchases Autism: The Musical
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HBO has acquired the documentary film "Autism: The Musical", directed by Tricia Regan, and plans a limited theatrical release of the film before it premieres on the cable network next year. The film is a dynamic and intimate look inside the lives of several families whose children have autism. Read more.
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Autism Speaks Ties Now in Online Store
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Support Autism Speaks in elegance and style with this checkerboard design necktie featuring our puzzle piece logo, a perfect gift for dads and grads! One of five in our exclusive collection, this pure English silk tie is crafted by Mountain and Sackett, and manufactured in Manhattan. Shop here.
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