Public Hearing on Access to Services for Individuals with Autism on 2/10/11

The New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and the Assembly Standing Subcommittee on Autism are holding a public hearing on February 10, 2011 in Getzville, New York. The purpose is to discuss issues surrounding access and any gaps to services provided through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the Office of Mental Health for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Anyone wishing to testify needs to complete a reply form in advance. To view the Notice of Public Hearing and reply form, click here.

Written testimony can be submitted until February 17, 2011.  Testimony should be emailed as a Microsoft Word document to Katie Birchenough at birchenoughk@assembly.state.ny.us

Questions may also be directed to Ms. Birchenough at (518) 455-4371.