Jim
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Reged: 09/28/07
Posts: 1
Loc: Virginia
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Virginia lags behind all but two states in spending on developmental disorders. It is now considering a state agency "home" for autism and other dd's. Some are pushing that it be included under the troubled Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) while many of us favor the creation of a new agency to deal with autism and other dd's. If you are a Virginian who thinks autism should not be thrown into the sinking DMHMRSAS, you can write to the Joint Commission on Health Care at sareid@leg.state.va.us or fax them at (804)786-5538. Tell them you favor the agency proposed by Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia. It is called DAUTLIDD. DMHMRSAS can't handle the responsibilties it already has on its plate. Autism will get lost in the shuffle if it is sent to DMHMRSAS.
Edited by Administrator (05/04/08 04:01 PM)
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mtmomma
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Reged: 11/28/07
Posts: 4
Loc: VA
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I'm in VA as well & really hate being here because of the lack of care & help that is offered.
I was born and raised in WV My husband in upstate NY
Both very poor areas and VA has shocked me with the lack of care & help offered.
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3wvnow
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Reged: 05/04/08
Posts: 2
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I have recently ended up in West Virginia from Alaska and would not recommend to come here. Ohio not much better. Heard good about PA though. West Virginia counts social security income for anyone over the age of 18. Alaska is fair for younger ones and much better for older folks, however, cost of living is higher and it took us 8 years to get services from the waiver program. We will not be in West Virginia longer than we have to. So, basically I have he same question but geared toward adults.
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