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Advocacy News
6.14.2024
From Fatherhood to Advocacy: Senator Eric Schmitt's Personal Journey Fuels His Fight for Autism
Among the different titles that U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has held over the course of his political career, there is one job that started it all for
Advocacy News
6.12.2024
Autism Speaks Celebrates Advancement of Autism CARES Act of 2024 in House of Representatives
The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passed a key committee, adding a new priority to the bill that requires a yearly, comprehensive, and forward-looking
Advocacy News
6.3.2024
New regulation strengthens civil rights protections for people with disabilities
The Office of Civil Rights has issued new regulation that strengthens civil rights and anti-discrimination protections and will improve access to
Advocacy News
5.16.2024
New priorities added to Autism CARES Act of 2024 as it advances in Congress
We are proud to celebrate this milestone in not only advancing the Autism CARES Act of 2024 but expanding its impact through new elements of the bill.
Advocacy News
4.19.2024
Takeaways from the April 2024 IACC Meeting
This IACC meeting was an opportunity to recognize Autism Acceptance Month, share upcoming IACC publications and federal agency updates, and discuss
Advocacy News
4.10.2024
Autism Speaks Endorses Bill to Ban the Sale of Water Beads Marketed as Toys
Autism Speaks has joined family advocates and groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics in calling for a ban of the sale of water beads marketed
Advocacy News
2.15.2024
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at congressional hearing on the Autism CARES Act of 2024
On February 14, Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Andy Shih testified before Congress on the transformative impact of programs authorized under the
Advocacy News
2.1.2024
Autism Speaks CEO testifies before Congress on pathways for employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities
Keith Wargo shared data and personal narratives, illustrating the transformative power of inclusive employment practices, during the House Small
Advocacy News
1.18.2024
Autism Speaks honors Texas State Representative Donna Howard for advocacy on behalf of autism community
Autism Speaks bestowed Representative Howard with our Public Service Award in recognition of her effort during the past legislative session to improve
Advocacy News
1.18.2024
Autism Speaks honors Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney for exemplary leadership in advancing access to autism services
Autism Speaks is pleased to recognize Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney for her leadership of the Iowa Department of Human Services' redesign of
Advocacy News
1.12.2024
Autism Speaks recognizes California Assemblywoman as a champion for the autism community
Autism Speaks recognizes California Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio for leadership in improving the state’s transition planning process for autistic and
Advocacy News
1.11.2024
Pennsylvania removes insurance barriers for autism spectrum disorder
Over 55,000 Pennsylvanians with autism now benefit from additional state protections that address barriers to insurance coverage of autism care.
Advocacy News
1.4.2024
El senador Grassley visita al fabricante Lee Container
El senador estadounidense Chuck Grassley se unió a Autism Speaks y al presidente de Lee Container, Robert Varnedoe, para discutir las oportunidades de
Advocacy News
12.7.2023
Advocating for those with severe, intense and challenging behaviors
As we discuss the progress and the future of services for autistic individuals with severe challenges, we also reimagine the landscape of autism
Advocacy News
11.1.2023
Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people
The new MHPAEA proposed rule would be an important step towards removing barriers to coverage of mental health services for autistic individuals.
Advocacy News
10.13.2023