| 1 | | - | Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 213 CHAPTER 74Relative to autism. [ Filed with Secretary of State May 24, 2018. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 213, Grayson. Autism: sensory-friendly movie screenings.This measure would declare the support of the Legislature for the expansion of sensory-friendly movie screenings and similar programs for people with autism, and would encourage families to attend a sensory-friendly movie screening during April 2018, which is National Autism Awareness Month.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder; andWHEREAS, Individuals with autism often utilize specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support their families resilience as they manage the unique psychological and financial conditions autism presents; andWHEREAS, Attending a movie theater with family members is an enriching and enjoyable experience for many Californians; andWHEREAS, Theaters around the country are beginning to offer Sensory Friendly Screenings as a special opportunity for individuals with autism and others to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting setting; andWHEREAS, In order to provide a more comfortable and accepting environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the movie auditorium keeps the sound turned slightly down and the lights turned slightly up; andWHEREAS, Because some individuals with autism have specialized dietary needs, families are allowed to bring their own snacks from home; andWHEREAS, Audience members are free to get up and dance, walk, sing, or shout, and are able to relax and enjoy quality family time without worrying if someone will complain or be disturbed by movement or noise; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature supports and promotes the expansion of sensory-friendly movie screenings and similar programs, and encourages families to attend a sensory-friendly movie screening during April 2018, which is National Autism Awareness Month; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
|---|
| 1 | + | Enrolled May 22, 2018 Passed IN Senate May 21, 2018 Passed IN Assembly April 19, 2018 Amended IN Assembly April 09, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 213Introduced by Assembly Members Grayson and Frazier(Coauthors: Assembly Members Acosta, Aguiar-Curry, Arambula, Baker, Berman, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonta, Burke, Caballero, Carrillo, Cervantes, Chau, Chvez, Chen, Chiu, Choi, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Cunningham, Dahle, Daly, Eggman, Flora, Fong, Friedman, Gallagher, Eduardo Garcia, Gipson, Gloria, Gonzalez Fletcher, Gray, Harper, Holden, Irwin, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Kamlager-Dove, Kiley, Lackey, Levine, Limn, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, Medina, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, ODonnell, Patterson, Quirk-Silva, Rendon, Reyes, Rodriguez, Rubio, Salas, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Voepel, Waldron, Weber, and Wood)April 03, 2018Relative to autism. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 213, Grayson. Autism: sensory-friendly movie screenings.This measure would declare the support of the Legislature for the expansion of sensory-friendly movie screenings and similar programs for people with autism, and would encourage families to attend a sensory-friendly movie screening during April 2018, which is National Autism Awareness Month.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder; andWHEREAS, Individuals with autism often utilize specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety, and to support their families resilience as they manage the unique psychological and financial conditions autism presents; andWHEREAS, Attending a movie theater with family members is an enriching and enjoyable experience for many Californians; andWHEREAS, Theaters around the country are beginning to offer Sensory Friendly Screenings as a special opportunity for individuals with autism and others to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting setting; andWHEREAS, In order to provide a more comfortable and accepting environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the movie auditorium keeps the sound turned slightly down and the lights turned slightly up; andWHEREAS, Because some individuals with autism have specialized dietary needs, families are allowed to bring their own snacks from home; andWHEREAS, Audience members are free to get up and dance, walk, sing, or shout, and are able to relax and enjoy quality family time without worrying if someone will complain or be disturbed by movement or noise; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature supports and promotes the expansion of sensory-friendly movie screenings and similar programs, and encourages families to attend a sensory-friendly movie screening during April 2018, which is National Autism Awareness Month; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
|---|