The task force will work to address the growing health crisis that autism represents through coordinating efforts and setting a proactive agenda. The task force, made up of leaders in autism advocacy and treatment, health care practitioners, and ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The Governor’s Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: Day One – Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Florida State University College of Law Rotunda, 425 W. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32306. The meeting will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. until conclusion at the Capitol Building, 22nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida; Day Two – Thursday, April 3, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

PLACE: Florida State University College of Law Rotunda, 425 W. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32306 and The Capitol Building, 22nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The task force will work to address the growing health crisis that autism represents through coordinating efforts and setting a proactive agenda. The task force, made up of leaders in autism advocacy and treatment, health care practitioners, and family members of persons with autism, will hear presentations from various state agencies and interested parties in preparation for the submission of a final report of recommendations to the Governor by March 20, 2009.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Lona Gibson-Taylor at [e-mail] or [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Lona Gibson-Taylor at [e-mail] or [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Lona Gibson-Taylor at [e-mail] or [phone].