Prader Willi Syndrome News in Massachusetts

April 22, 2014

Call your state senator! They are voting soon on the Omnibus Autism bill.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed a comprehensive autism bill — H 4047. The bill is a combination of many of the pieces of legislation recommended by the Autism Commission, including the bill that would expand DDS eligibility.  


Here is a component of the new bill:

DDS will now be directed to include in its eligibility guidelines the federal definition of developmental disability for people on the autism spectrum and those with Prader Willi Syndrome. This change will help many whose functional needs are not reflected by their IQ scores and who are now denied access to DDS services.

Although the bill has passed the House,  the Senate will be voting soon. It is vital to call or email your state senator and ask them to please vote in favor of the Omnibus Autism bill.

Addresses:
State House
  Room 511B
  Boston, MA 02133
  Phone: 617-722-1570
  Fax: 617-722-1271
  Email: Daniel.Wolf@masenate.gov

District Office 
  Hyannis, MA
  Phone: 508-775-0162