Vermont Senate resolution urges state agencies to protect the civil rights and privacy of Vermonters diagnosed with autism.

The Vermont Senate resolution urges all state agencies, departments, and offices to protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and personal privacy of Vermonters diagnosed with autism. This follows the U.S. Health and Human Services' plans to establish an autism research database. The resolution emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive health care information and ensuring compliance with privacy protections. It also highlights the need to prevent stigma and support the diverse strengths of individuals with autism.

Vermont Senate resolution urges state agencies to protect the civil rights and privacy of Vermonters diagnosed with autism.

The Vermont Senate resolution urges all state agencies, departments, and offices to protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and personal privacy of Vermonters diagnosed with autism. This follows the U.S. Health and Human Services' plans to establish an autism research database. The resolution emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive health care information and ensuring compliance with privacy protections. It also highlights the need to prevent stigma and support the diverse strengths of individuals with autism.