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The Executive Branch: Addressing The Needs Of The Autism Community (#6644)


Thursday, July 11, 2013: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Ballroom A (David L. Lawrence Convention Center)

Governor Corbett will discuss autism services in Pennsylvania including the challenges and opportunities for state government in addressing the growing needs of the disability community. Dr. Tom Insel, Chairman of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IACC) and Director of the National Institute of Mental Health will discuss the role of IACC in addressing both research and service needs.
Presenters:

Tom Corbett
Governor
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Tom Corbett is the 46th Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has served the citizens of the Commonwealth as Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney, Chair of the Pennsylvania Commission of Crime and Delinquency, Pennsylvania Attorney General and now Governor.

Thomas Insel, M.D.
Director
National Institues of Mental Health
Thomas R. Insel, M.D., is Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Dr. Insel has served on numerous academic, scientific, and professional committees and boards. Service. Dr. Insel has served as Chair of the IACC since it was first convened in January 2007 after being established under the Combating Autism Act of 2006. IACC develops an annual summary of advances in ASD research related to causes, prevention, treatment, early screening, diagnosis, intervention, and access to services and supports.

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