September 05, 2017
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Rebecca McIntyre of Rockford to the Michigan Autism Council and current member Christopher Pintar as commission chair.
The 12-member council was created by the Governor as an advisory body to review, adopt, and implement the Michigan Autism Spectrum Disorder State Plan. This plan provides comprehensive lifespan support to individuals with ASD and their families through access to information and resources, coordination of services and implementation of evidence-based practices. The council must update the plan every year.
“I thank Rebecca and Christopher for their service and commitment to helping coordinate our state plan and making sure individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families can live better lives,” Snyder said.
McIntyre is the assistant director of special education for the Kent Intermediate School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master of special education, both from Grand Valley State University. She will represent ISDs, local school districts, or transition coordinators and fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Diane Heinzelman.
McIntyre will serve the remainder of a four-year term expiring September 30, 2019. Pintar will serve a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
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