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Photo Gallery - Disability Savings Account Introduction - Hill Day March 2008

Autism Speaks Co-Founders Bob and Suzanne Wright joined other families with children who have autism and other disabilities at a press conference today in support of Senator Christopher Dodd's (D-CT) new bill creating tax-free Disability Savings Accounts to help families save for the long-term needs of their disabled members. Under Sen. Dodd's plan, the DSA accounts would be simple and inexpensive to open and manage and could be used for a broad array of the expenses associated with autism and other disabilities – ranging from intervention services to out-of-pocket medical expenses and respite care. Read a press release about the bill here.

Autism Speaks' staff and volunteers gathered in Washington, DC as a part of the Annual Volunteer Leadership Conference, which traditionally culminates in a visit to Capitol Hill. On Hill Day, Autism Speaks representatives lobby their respective members of Congress.

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Autism Speaks staff and volunteers join Sen. Christopher Dodd on Capitol Hill at the announcement of the Disability Savings Account Act
Sen. Dodd, center with Autism Speaks Co-Founders Bob and Suzanne Wright

Senator Dodd with constituents

Amy Capobianco-Diaz holding a photo of her son Matthew with Senator Dodd
Senator Dodd, right, with Autism Speaks Co-Founder Bob Wright, left
Senator Lautenberg (D-NJ) wearing the puzzle pin he received from constituents during a Hill Day visit.
From left, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Suzanne Wright, Bob Wright and Christine
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From left, Pittsburgh Chapter Advocacy Chair Patti McCloud, Suzanne Wright, Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA), Bob Wright and Mary Ellen Greacen
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