When Ian was 2, he had a reaction in a restaurant and we stopped eating out. Three months later at a family wedding, however, we found that sometimes we couldn't avoid eating out. After a series of dealings with a caterer who had no idea how to handle allergies, I realized that something had to be done. I learned about the Massachusetts legislation, and I had heard that the Rhode Island legislation had been introduced, but it hadn't yet passed. I drafted a letter and my quest for legislation had begun.
One year later, I have a bill and a sponsor. We plan to introduce our bill in the next couple of weeks. To me, this bill is common sense and simply a means of education. Hopefully Michigan will feel that way too, and it will pass.
Again, please watch this. I guarantee that you have or will have someone important in your life with food allergies. A little education really does go a long way.
http://www.discoverychannelcme.com/patient-education/food-allergies
Marla, congrats on the progress you've been making in Michigan! I watched this documentary over the weekend. Pretty powerful stuff. Glad that it had a positive message, despite all the scary statistics. Keep up the good work. Look forward to hearing that your bill has become law! -Heddi
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