Policy Pulse Newsletter - October 2023
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October 17, 2023 | Interviews with US Reps. Henry Cuellar & Jenniffer González-Colón
The Autism Speaks monthly advocacy newsletter shares the latest news, updates and opportunities within our federal and state government affairs work.
This special edition recognizes our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month during the last month through interviews with Autism Caucus Co-Chair, Congressman Henry Cuellar and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon. Read on to learn more about how you can participate in our advocacy efforts!
US Congressman Henry Cuellar discusses autism policy
Interview with Congressional Autism Caucus Co-chair
Full Interview & Podcast Details
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Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) shares a little bit of his life story before running for elective office, the challenges that families who have loved ones with autism face in his congressional district and the Hispanic community in the United States. Podcast host and autistic advocate Tony Hernandez also discusses with the representative how the Congressional Autism Caucus is leading efforts in Congress on autism policy solutions.
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Durante la entrevista, el congresista nos va compartir un poco de su historia de vida antes de postularse a puesto electivo, sobre los retos que las familias que tienen seres queridos con Autismo enfrentan en su distrito congresional y la comunidad hispana en los Estados Unidos. Por ultimo, estaremos discutiendo sobre los esfuerzos actuales que se estan realizando en el Congreso y como el Caucus del Autismo esta liderando esos esfuerzos.
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Interview with Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon
Congresswoman addresses autism in Puerto Rico
Full Interview & Podcast Details
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As a Puerto Rican, autistic self-advocate and host of the Hablemos Autismo podcast, Tony Hernandez was thrilled to interview Resident Commissioner González-Colón about her role representing Puerto Rico within Congress. They focus on the challenges that families who have loved ones with autism face, especially for the community on the island. The resident commissioner also speaks to efforts being made in favor of families who have loved ones with autism in Puerto Rico and the entire United States.
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Durante la entrevista, la comisionada residente estara compartiendo sobre su rol representando la Isla del Encanto ante el congreso. Nos enfocaremos en los retos que las familias que tienen seres queridos con Autismo enfrentan, especialmente la comunidad del Autismo en la isla. Tambien, la comisionada residente Gonzalez Colon nos estara hablando sobre los esfuerzos que se están realizando en favor de las familias que tienen seres queridos con Autismo en Puerto Rico y toda la nacion americana.
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2024 Advocacy Forum & Hill Day
Join us this spring in Washington, DC!
The Autism Speaks Advocacy Forum & Hill Day is our annual, signature public policy and advocacy event. Volunteer advocates from across the United States come together to strengthen their advocacy skills, learn from experts, build relationships, and meet with federal policymakers to advocate for policies that improve the lives of all individuals affected by autism.
This year's event is on March 18-20, 2024. Registration is open now!
A limited number of partial scholarships are available for this year's event. Submit your application by midnight on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
Contact Congress about important autism policy!
Autism Family Caregivers ActInvest in caregiver skills training 
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HEADs UP ActExpand health care services 
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