Obama’s Autism Czar Missing in Action
6 months into the Obama administration, no “Autism Czar”. To add insult to injury, it appears that autism has been excluded from the president’s spend-a-thon, AKA: Health Care Reform. Given the trillions already dropped into the laps of greedy bankers with no strings or oversight attached, autism coverage is the equivalent of the federal government buying a Happy Meal.
Candidate Obama on Autism …
“Many insurance companies have failed to assume their responsibilities. Individuals with autism are routinely denied insurance benefits for their treatments. As President, I will appoint a Federal ASD Coordinator, an “Autism Czar” to oversee and coordinate a nationwide effort to deal proactively with ASD. This effort will include diverse but credible research, treatment, personal care/assistance and family support and will work with existing national and state organizations and taskforces. We need to ensure that combating autism, once and for all, receives the recognition and priority it deserves at the highest level of government. This appointee will also have a mandate to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles that may be delaying implementation of important measures and will ensure that all federal funds are being spent in a manner that prioritizes results. We need to build effective communication and collaboration among federal, state and local agencies. Right now, our government is just trying to keep up and, as any family who faces autism will tell you, we are not even doing that. What we know and what we have seen is that America can and must do more.”
[Excerpts from Senator Obama's World Autism Awareness Day Speech]
- As President, I will appoint a Federal ASD Coordinator, an “Autism Czar” …
- AGE OF AUTISM: Unacceptable! Autism Excluded from H.R. 3200 …
- Autism Speaks Launches TV Ad Campaign Calling on Congress to End Insurance Discrimination Against Children with Autism
- Obama/Biden on Autism (.pdf)
- G20/World Autism Awareness Day - Brown Obama Must Help
- Progress is slow in the war against autism
- Prime Minister Gordon Brown Responds To Autism Campaigner On World Autism Day
Filed under: Autism Awareness, Autism NOT in the News, Autism in the news, Politics
This makes me so mad. Not that his choice would be that beneficial, but we need someone in there who’s going to fight for our children.
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Obama is con man. Just like every other politician. They tell U whatever they think will tickle your ears and then once elected, it’s the same old politics as usual and it’s all about getting all they can and then leaving us all spinning until the next election. They R all narcissitic power hungry con artists. We’d be better off having Sarah Palin in office, at least she’s funny and looks good and has drama in her life most of us can relate to. She’d be a real change. And I bet she would fight for autism rights. See you tube videos “severely autistic boy lost in big government” for why we need more awareness