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Advocacy News
10.29.2018

HHS seeks nominees for National Family Caregiving Advisory Council

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is currently asking for nominees to the National Family Caregiving Advisory Council.
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Advocacy News
9.5.2018

Advancing medical care through the ACE Kids Act

The Advancing Care of Exceptional Kids Act of 2017 (ACE Kids Act) will bring us closer to ensuring these vulnerable children receive the care they
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Advocacy News
7.31.2018

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act is reauthorized

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act was reauthorized on July 31, 2018. This law increases access to employment opportunities for
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Advocacy News
7.24.2018

An Update on ABLE Accounts

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law on December 19, 2014. The ABLE Act amended the federal tax code to allow
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Advocacy News
5.1.2018

Congressional Briefing on Law Enforcement Interactions with the Autism Community

On Thursday, April 26th, Autism Speaks hosted a briefing in coordination with the Congressional Coalition on Autism Research and Education to
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Advocacy News
4.23.2018

Indian Health Service host Autism Awareness Interagency Roundtable

On April 2nd, 2018, Autism Speaks celebrated World Autism Awareness Day by joining the Indian Health Service to present the first Autism Awareness
Advocacy News
3.23.2018

Congress passes omnibus appropriations bill

Today is an important day for the autism community as Congress passes its annual appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018.
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Advocacy News
2.1.2018

EMPOWER Care Act introduced to reauthorize Money Follows the Person

On December 13, the bipartisan EMPOWER Care act (S.2227) was introduced in the Senate by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
Advocacy News
1.24.2018

RAISE Family Caregivers Act is signed into law!

On January 22, 2018, the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump
Advocacy News
1.11.2018

Advocacy Ambassadors Celebrate a New Year of Opportunities

Last year, Autism Speaks launched the Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador Program to enhance its advocacy efforts by promoting constituent outreach to
Advocacy News
12.21.2017

Senate Passes Kevin and Avonte's Law

Before adjourning for the year, the United States Senate passed Kevin and Avonte's Law. 
Advocacy News
11.14.2017

Kevin and Avonte's Law reintroduced in Congress

On Thursday, November 2, 2017, Congress reintroduced Kevin and Avonte's Law (S.2070/H.R. 4221), proposed legislation that would help safeguard
Advocacy News
11.13.2017

Autism Speaks CEO, Angela Geiger meets with Congressional leaders

Last week, Autism Speaks President and CEO Angela Geiger met with Congressional leaders including Senator Roy Blunt (MO), House Majority Whip Steve
Advocacy News
11.2.2017

2017 Autism Law Summit: "A gathering of doers"

The Autism Law Summit is an annual "gathering of doers in the world of autism law and policy." From what started as a small meeting of a dozen
Advocacy News
10.31.2017

Legislation to Support Family Caregivers Advances

The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was introduced to support family caregivers in the United States,
Advocacy News
10.28.2017

Congressman Mike Gallagher hosts “Autism Across the Spectrum”

Congressman Mike Gallagher hosted "Autism Across the Spectrum" with the purpose of spreading awareness and support to the autism community. Learn more