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'Ava's Law' Introduced in Georgia Senate

ATLANTA (February 22, 2013) -- Autism Speaks today endorsed SB.191, the Senate version of 'Ava's Law," which would ... More...

Marcus Says Georgia Governor Pledged to Sign Insurance Bill

ATLANTA (February 21, 2013) -- In an interview aired last night o... More...

NBC 11 Airs Weeklong Series 'The Autism Gap'

ATLANTA (February 18, 2013) -- NBC 11 is broadcasting a weeklong series, "The Autism Gap," whic... More...

Georgia's 'Ava's Law' Wins Autism Speaks Endorsement

ATLANTA (February 12, 2013) -- Georgia's new autism insurance reform bill -- Ava's Law-- has just been introduced and endorsed by Autism Speaks. Sponsored by Rep.

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WTOC Chronicles 'Ava's Mom'

LYONS (January 16, 2013) -- WTOC reports on Anna Bullard's campaign for autism insurance reform in Georgia.

After her daughter Ava, now 8, was diagnosed with autism, Bullard said she wanted to get the best treatment pos... More...

'Ava's Mom' Urges Insurance Reform in New Video

LYONS (January 8, 2013) -- Lyons-area mom Anna Bullard has posted a YouTube video, "Ava's Story: Autism Insurance for Georgia," describing the plight of families such as hers trying to access insurance cover... More...

Ruby Tuesday Promotion

Participating Ruby Tuesday restaurants will give back 20% of the purchase to Autism Speaks on Sept. 11, 12 & 13. Print and present the attached flyer to receive credit. Bring family and friends to enjoy great food for a great cause!

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Autism Speaks Joins Georgia Families in Praising Senate for Unanimously Approving Study Committee of Insurance Issue

ATLANTA, GA (March 12, 2009) -- Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism advocacy organization, today joined with families in Georgia to applaud State Senate President Pro Tem Tommie Williams (R-19) in obtain... More...

Autism Speaks Joins Georgia Parents and Autism Advocates in Denouncing Georgia Chamber's "Trillion" Dollar Claim

ATLANTA, GA (March 10, 2009) Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, asked Georgia legislators to admonish the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for its vindictive anti-family public c... More...

Summary of 2009 Autism Insurance Reform Bills in Georgia: (as sent to the House floor)

Requires private health insurance companies to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder

The bill defines autism as a medical, not a mental health, disorder ... More...