April 01, 2016
April 1, 2016
LANSING, Mich. – Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Julie Calley recognized Autism Awareness Month in Michigan with a video statement. Click here to watch the video.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley: April is officially Autism Awareness Month, but here in Michigan, we're working to go further than awareness, creating a more inclusive world.
Julie Calley: 1 in 68 kids are diagnosed with an Autism spectrum disorder. Michigan needs to continue to help families and people with Autism achieve their amazing potential by helping them prepare to live independent and self-determined lives.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley: We’ve taken action to provide support to those families and individuals living with Autism. Autism insurance reform was a critical step necessary to better connect thousands with needed support services.
Julie Calley: But we know there is still more work to do. We need to continue to work together to ensure that the talented individuals living with autism have an opportunity to reach their hopes and dreams.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley: By improving education, housing, transition services to adulthood, employment prospects, transportation and independence, we can make the world work better for people with autism and all neurological differences.
Julie Calley: This April and all year long, we celebrate the acceptance of those living with autism in our communities.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley: Given the proper support—and a chance—they will enrich the world. To learn more about autism visit autismallianceofmichigan.org.
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