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Advocacy News
10.3.2024
Legislative wins in California strengthen supports, opportunities and safety of autistic individuals
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills that Autism Speaks supported, which will strengthen supports for autistic students and help
Advocacy News
10.1.2024
Short-term extension protects federal autism programs
With widespread bipartisan agreement that the programs under the Autism CARES Act should continue, an extension of funding through December 20 was
Advocacy News
9.18.2024
Securing the Future: The Autism CARES Act of 2024 passes in the U.S. House of Representatives
Autism Speaks celebrates a critical step in advancing and expanding the only comprehensive law focused on the autism community.
Advocacy News
9.17.2024
Disability Scoop spotlights Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
"This is an important designation because it targets contradictory guidelines from certain states or other authorities that have been used to deny
Advocacy News
9.9.2024
White House announces new rules to improve access to mental health care services under private health plans
New regulation, supported by Autism Speaks, strengthens parity protections and improves access and affordability of autism care for individuals with
Advocacy News
8.22.2024
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.
Advocacy News
7.11.2024
IACC meeting focuses on support for caregivers
Autism Speaks was grateful to join this meeting's discussion that highlighted the critical role family caregivers play throughout their loved one’s
Advocacy News
7.9.2024
Autism Speaks opposes proposed loophole that would circumvent ban on electrical stimulation devices
Autism Speaks reinforces its longstanding rejection of electrical stimulation device use on individuals with autism and other disabilities through
Advocacy News
6.14.2024
From fatherhood to advocacy
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
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
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
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