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Advocacy News
7.7.2021
Ohio Autism Scholarship receives increased funding
An Autism Speaks-supported initiative to increase the annual amount of the Ohio Autism Scholarship was included in the newly-approved Ohio state![Nebraska State Seal](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Nebraska%20Seal.png.webp?itok=xeevQyWn)
Advocacy News
6.4.2021
Nebraska lowers age for start of transition services
Governor Ricketts has signed into law a bill that lowers the age at which transition to adulthood planning must begin for students with developmental![Capitol Dome](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Resized-Capitol.jpg.webp?itok=Qh0lqBD5)
Advocacy News
5.21.2021
Record number of U.S. House Members call for increase in autism research funding
Co-led by the Chairs of the Congressional Autism Caucus, the letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee on the need for increased![North Carolina bill signing ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/NC%20SB103%20bill%20signing.jpg.webp?itok=CVf6iNn0)
Advocacy News
5.19.2021
New law will improve access to an evidence-based autism therapy in North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law a bill that will help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) easily access medically necessary therapy. Read more.![Three American flags with buttons of flags and the word "vote"](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/vote.jpg.webp?itok=blhFqnie)
Advocacy News
4.29.2021
Help us improve the autistic voting experience
Voting is the nation’s most fundamental right and a hallmark of democracy. Learn more about the voting experiences and needs of those with asd here.![flag of Georgia](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/2560px-Flag_of_Georgia_%28U.S._state%29.svg_.png.webp?itok=6f4lt18D)
Advocacy News
4.22.2021
Georgia establishes Families of Children with Special Needs Reimbursement program benefitting students with autism
Georgia has rolled out a program for students with disabilities, including autism, to help with educational expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.![Virginia State Capitol](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Virginia%20Capitol_getty.png.webp?itok=2BoR3uUH)
Advocacy News
4.8.2021
Virginia laws protect funding for Private Special Education Day Schools
Governor Northam signed two companion bills into law last month that protect funding for Private Special Education Day Schools, which provide services![Maryland State Capitol Building](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Maryland%20State%20Capitol.png.webp?itok=kxftGHXa)
Advocacy News
3.31.2021
Maryland legislation addresses inequities in care under Medicaid
The Maryland Legislature has passed two bills which pave the way for more equitable access to critical autism services by removing a burdensome![Iowa state flag](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Flag-of-IowaStateFlag.jpg.webp?itok=6KV_Q74j)
Advocacy News
3.23.2021
Iowa Department of Human Services addresses barriers to care for children with autism on Medicaid
Thanks to the advocacy of Autism Speaks and community partners, the Iowa Department of Human Services will be taking action to ensure equitable access![the capitol dome](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/MicrosoftTeams-image.png.webp?itok=xJOxyscf)
Advocacy News
3.11.2021
Congress includes relief for the autism community in the American Rescue Plan
The fifth COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan, has been signed into law, securing additional relief for individuals with autism and![How to best support students with autism in a virtual learning environment](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/EMS_08.27.20_How%20to%20best%20support%20students%20with%20autism%20in%20a%20virtual%20learning%20environment.png.webp?itok=ac2IP8a_)
Advocacy News
2.12.2021
The Texas Education Agency has rolled out Supplemental Special Education Services for students with autism
The Texas Education Agency has rolled out a program for families to support students for educational resources needed to address the impact of COVID![hands holding a colorful Rubik's cube](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/aba%2C%20aba%20therapist%2C%20aba%20therapy%2C%20applied%20behavioral%20analysis%2C%20applied%20behavior%20analysis.jpg.webp?itok=XWXrpUbj)
Advocacy News
12.4.2020
Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans
Click here to read about how the Department of Veterans Affairs is including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans![boy looking at laptop screen that shows a video conference presentation](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/thomas-park-6MePtA9EVDA-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=FHSiBmej)
Advocacy News
10.19.2020
Addressing barriers to behavioral health care services in California
Autism Speaks has expressed concern to the California Department of Health Care Services that some autistic students and their families are being![Ohio state flag in shape of the state of Ohio](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/PinClipart.com_state-clipart_53838.png.webp?itok=PHA77jEf)
Advocacy News
7.30.2020
Ohio Dept. of Education proposes changes to school placement policies
ODE has proposed a change to the rule on “Procedural Safeguards regarding Change of Placement” that removes parental consent for change of placement.![Georgia Seal](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Georgia%20Seal.jpg.webp?itok=1yj-aAG2)
Advocacy News
7.8.2020
Impact of Georgia’s FY21 budget on the autism community
Over the past month, the Georgia state legislature has reviewed the proposed budget, and autism advocates have played a critical role in making our![covid-19 virus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/fusion-medical-animation-npjP0dCtoxo-unsplash.jpg.webp?itok=ceqy4pT3)
Advocacy News
5.27.2020