April 2021- WAPA has continued to advocate for increased access to behavioral treatment for families with Medicaid. WAPA is pleased to share that a 25% rate increase for behavioral treatment was included in the Governor's state budget proposal for 2021-2023. WAPA is now working with members of the State Legislature, most notably Senator Jacque and Representative Murphy, to keep increased funding for autism treatment in the state budget. You can support this effort by contacting your state legislators and telling them why autism treatment access is important to you. To find the email addresses for your State Senator and Assembly Representative CLICK HERE.
In an effort to increase awareness and gain support for this budget motion, Senator Jacque introduced Senate Bill 340 in support of increased funding for behavioral treatment. Click here to view the bill and here to view the co-sponsorship memo.
In an effort to increase awareness and gain support for this budget motion, Senator Jacque introduced Senate Bill 340 in support of increased funding for behavioral treatment. Click here to view the bill and here to view the co-sponsorship memo.
December 2020- To see what WAPA has been working on over the past year click here to view our newsletter.
October 2020- The Wisconsin Autism Providers Association (WAPA) has been meeting with Wisconsin state government officials to advocate on behalf of the autism community and share information about the challenges families face when trying to access autism services. We’re pleased to share our efforts have resulted in a Symposium on Autism with the Legislative Council, which took place this fall. To view the PowerPoint our President and Vice President presented, click here.
April 2020- Click here to view Governor Evers proclamation for Autism Awareness Month
