Coalition for Autism Research and Education
Information and Updates
Dear Friends,
As you are aware, during the 107th Congress, Representative Chris
Smith and I founded and co-chaired the first-ever Congressional
Membership Organization dedicated to autism advocacy on Capitol
Hill—The Coalition for Autism Research and Education (CARE).
Over 180 Members of Congress from over 40 states joined this bipartisan
and bicameral effort.
We still have much work to do, and thus both Rep. Smith and I are
once again proud to serve as co-chairs for the Coalition for Autism
Research and Education for the 109th Congress. (Click here
for 109th Congress CURRENT MEMBERSHIP) As we continue to build support
from both the House and Senate, I will update this list as new Members
are added. If your Representative is not yet a Member, I encourage
you to contact them directly and share your views on the importance
of autism advocacy.
The goals of the bipartisan Coalition for Autism Research and Education
will include, but are not limited to:
- Increasing general awareness of autism and autism spectrum
disorders among Members of Congress and policy analysts in federal
government;
- Educate Members of Congress on current and future research
initiatives regarding autism;
- Serve as a forum where autism-related policy issues can be
exchanged, debated, and discussed;
- Bring together public, private, and government entities to
pursue legislative initiatives that will help facilitate advanced
treatments—and ultimately a cure—for autism spectrum
disorders.
- Promote all means to ease the burdens of families and loved
ones affected by autism
Click here for
Current Issues or Legislation important to CARE Members
Click here for some Facts &
Figures about autism and autism spectrum disorders
Please keep in mind that these are general goals for CARE. We are
open to suggestions from the families, friends, and loved ones on
the front lines of the war on autism. I want to personally thank
each and every one of the parents and families who have dedicated
themselves not only to their loved ones affected with autism, but
also to raising awareness of the need for federal attention to this
devastating and life-long disorder.
If you have any questions or would like additional information,
please do not hesitate to contact my Washington DC office at (202)
225-2135.
Sincerely,
Mike Doyle
Member of Congress
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