Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders was established by Executive Order 08-36 on March 7, 2008 and extended by Executive Order 09-82 on April 1, 2009. The Task Force will develop a comprehensive report of recommendations for addressing autism in the State of Florida. The Task Force was created to advance public policy for the research, screening, education, and treatment of autism, to assess the availability of insurance coverage for appropriate treatment of autism, and to recommend a unified and coordinated agenda for addressing autism in Florida.

Final Report submitted to the Executive Office of the Governor in March 2009 | Appendices

Executive Order establishing the Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF, 2.6MB) | Text (PDF, 25K)
Executive Order extending the Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Please contact Darlene Golden with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities at 850-488-1558 or by email at Darlene_Golden@apd.state.fl.us with questions you may have relating to the Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Government in the Sunshine Manual

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Seventh Meeting, November 12, 2009, Weston, FL

The Governor's Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders announces a meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: November 12, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., or conclusion. Public comment will be received from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Task Force Meeting is in conjunction with National Autism Conference
Hyatt Conference Center - Key West Room, Hotel Atrium
250 Racquet Club Road
Weston, FL 33326

For more information on how to register and group rate hotel accommodations, go to: www.nationalautismconference.org

PLEASE NOTE: All members of the public wishing to give comment are asked to sign up at the public comment table by 5:00 p.m.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This meeting will be to further discuss items required of the Task Force as listed in Executive Order 09-82.

A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING: There will be no formal agenda for this meeting. 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 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Darlene Golden at 850-488-1558 or by email at Darlene_Golden@apd.state.fl.us. 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 on the Task Force, please contact Darlene_Golden at 850-488-1558 or by email at Darlene_Golden@apd.state.fl.us. If you are interested in sharing your testimony with the Task Force during public comment and cannot attend the meeting in person, please submit it in writing to Darlene Golden (Darlene_Golden@apd.state.fl.us) and they will be read aloud during the meeting. Please ensure comments read under 5 minutes.

Eighth Meeting, January 28, 2010, Lake Mary, FL

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

DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: January 28, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., or conclusion. Public comment will be received from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location:
Westin Lake Mary Orlando North – Seminole Room
2974 International Parkway
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
Tel: 321-249-8022 Fax: 321-249-8029
http://www.westinlakemary.com/

PLEASE NOTE: All members of the public wishing to give comment are asked to sign up at the public comment table by 5:00 p.m.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This meeting will be to further discuss items required of the Task Force as listed in Executive Order 09-82.

A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING: There will be no formal agenda for this meeting. 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 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Darlene Golden at darlene_golden@apd.state.fl.us or (850) 488-1558. 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 on the Task Force, please contact Darlene Golden at darlene_golden@apd.state.fl.us or (850) 488-1558.

If you are interested in sharing your testimony with the Task Force during public comment and cannot attend the meeting in person, please submit it in writing to Darlene Golden at darlene_golden@apd.state.fl.us and they will be read aloud during the meeting. Please ensure comments read are less than 5 minutes.