To: The Hawaii State House and Governor David Ige
Govenor Ambercrombie
Improve the lives of our beloved children with Autism. Pass Bill SB26031, and revisit SB2603. Necessary therapies belong in the hands of Health Care; the DOE standard is neglectfully low, leading to higher costs for the State over time, and sadly, the loss of our children's precious potential.
Why is this important?
As a former DOE special education teacher, and a parent of a child with Autim, I can say with confidence that the public standard for sevices is neglectfully low. It is heartbreaking and frustrating, to be knowledgable of the evidence practices that will help my child, yet the very professionals employed to apply them do not have the training, staffing resources, administrative support or accountability. Stop the madness! Push for Health Care Reform that will help families access adequate therapies.