[Comm-Council] FW: NEWS RELEASE: Governor Creates Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder

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From: GOVERNORS Press [mailto:governors.press at state.or.us] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:09 AM
To: communications at state.or.us
Subject: NEWS RELEASE: Governor Creates Commission on Autism Spectrum
Disorder

 

 

 

Theodore R. Kulongoski

          Governor

          

 

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 25, 2009

 

Contacts: 

Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6169

Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496

Jillian Schoene, 503-378-5040

 

Governor Creates Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

(Salem) - Today Governor Ted Kulongoski signed Executive Order 09-07,
creating the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The
commission is charged with creating greater coordination and planning to
better engage and provide services for individuals experiencing ASD and
their families. 

 

"Oregon, like other states, has seen a dramatic increase in the number
of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder," Governor
Kulongoski said. "This commission is an important first step in ensuring
that individuals experiencing ASD and their families receive the
services they need to face the challenges that come with the disorder." 

 

Across Oregon, services to people experiencing ASD have been fragmented
and inconsistent, resulting in poor coordination with the various
agencies and entities that provide services. The commission will make
recommendations to increase coordination and collaboration through the
identification of policies and strategies that will improve interagency
agreements and address funding issues. The commission is charged with
presenting a ten-year strategic plan to address ASD to the Governor,
Legislature and Superintendent Castillo by May 1, 2010.

 

"This commission will help make sure Oregon is incorporating all of the
best information available on autism in treating and supporting those
experiencing ASD," Governor Kulongoski said. "The commission will also
ensure we are getting the maximum benefit from local, state and federal
resources." 

 

The commission includes membership appointed by the Governor, Speaker of
the House and Senate President. 

 

To view a copy of the executive order, click here
<http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/pdf/eo0907.pdf> . 

 

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