Statements of Clinton, Obama on World Autism Day

Excerpts from Senator Clinton's statement:

"I will create an Autism Task Force charged with investigating evidence-based treatments, interventions, and services... I'll also provide funding to school districts and universities to train teachers and other health and social services professionals in how to work most effectively with autistic children...I will also ensure that both children and adults with autism have access to the services they need - including housing, transportation, employment - to live rich and full lives."


Excerpts from Senator Obama's statement:

"My administration will not only work to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Combating Autism Act, but will add to that a commitment of $1 billion dollars a year in autism-related funding by the end of my first term... As President, I will appoint a Federal [Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)] Coordinator, an 'Autism Czar' to oversee and coordinate a nationwide effort to deal proactively with ASD... Our nation and our world deserve an immediate and focused four-prong approach: research, intervention, life-long support, and an end to discrimination."

More on the 2008 Election:
For more information on where the candidates stand on disability issues, visit the AAPD Presidential Election Action Center.