As of July 1, 2012, Florida motorists now have the ability to donate $1.00 or more to “Autism Services” when they renew a driver’s license and/or motor vehicle registration. Monies generated by these voluntary check offs will provide additional funding for autism related service programs throughout the State of Florida. Championed by former State Representative Susan Goldstein, legislation making this possible was sponsored by Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff and Representative Joe Abruzzo during the 2011 Florida Legislative Session.
In 2009, the Florida Legislature authorized the “Support Autism Services” specialty license plate and provided for the creation of the Autism Services Grants Council (ASGC). The ASGC is responsible for all dollars generated by the “Support Autism” specialty license plates and now the dollars generated by the voluntary “Autism Services” check off options.
By marketing the Florida “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plate and voluntary check offs, the ASGC not only supports non-profit programs throughout Florida with grant funding, it increases public awareness about autism.
To renew your drivers license or registration visit www.flhsmv.gov/html/dlnew.html or for information about how to purchase a “Support Autism” specialty license plate visit www.autismlicenseplate.com.
ABOUT THE AUTISM SERVICES GRANTS COUNCIL (“ASGC”)
In 2009, the Florida Legislature authorized the “Support Autism Services” specialty license plate and provided for the creation of the Autism Services Grants Council (“ASGC”) to oversee a grants process to fund service programs for individuals with autism and related disabilities and their families throughout the state. All funds raised by the ASGC are generated by the sale of the Florida “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plates and from voluntary contributions made when people check off “Autism Services” on motor vehicle registration forms and drivers license applications.
For information about how to purchase the “Support Autism Services” specialty license plate visit www.autismlicenseplate.com. You can also “Like” us at http://www.facebook.com/AutismLicensePlate.
ARC Broward Inc. is responsible for marketing the Florida “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plate and voluntary check off options for “Autism Services” and administration of the Autism Services Grants Council.