Wednesday, July 10, 2013: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
301 (David L. Lawrence Convention Center)
Description: During this informative session, the Department of Public Welfare’s Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) will discuss Pennsylvania’s innovative approach to autism supports and services. Information about the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) will be presented, highlighting the core design features that have gained national attention. Lessons learned from Pennsylvania’s experience with these innovative service delivery models will also be shared. Additionally, BAS will provide an introduction to the recently updated PA Autism Census Study and PA Autism Needs Assessment. Detailed findings from the census and needs assessment studies will be provided during the afternoon session.
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Presenter:
Nina Wall
Director
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare's Bureau of Autism Services
Nina Wall is director of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare's Bureau of Autism Services. Previously she served as the director for the Department of Public Welfare's Office of Autism Affairs and, before that, as co-chair of the Autism Task Force. She was a founding member and the first president of the Pennsylvania Action Coalition for Autism Services, a statewide board of regional autism advocates.