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Autism advocates urge DHS oversight, training and background checks as budget debate looms
Summary
Members of the autism community told the Senate Human Services Committee that proposed budget and policy changes fall short on oversight and training. They urged the Department of Human Services to implement checklists, background studies for “responsible parties,” and stronger enforcement of EIDBI rules.
Autism advocates and parents told the Minnesota Senate Human Services Committee they are disappointed with the governor’s proposals and urged the Department of Human Services (DHS) to take immediate steps on oversight and training rather than defer action.
Bridal Abdul, who identified herself as a Somali autism mother and community advocate, said she was “disappointed by the governor's policy and budget proposals for autism” and told the committee DHS has “failed again the autism community.” She urged DHS to use existing…
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