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Advocacy News
10.7.2025

Policy Pulse | federal budget, White House updates & TRICARE reform

This newsletter edition highlights updates on the federal budget, recent White House announcements & TRICARE reform.
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Advocacy News
9.16.2025

US House Committee sustains support for Autism CARES Act programs

The US House Appropriations Committee included critical support for Autism CARES Act programs in their recently passed FY26 LHHS Appropriations Bill.
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Advocacy News
8.18.2025

Policy Pulse | Advocacy heats up in DC

This newsletter edition highlights a special event in Washington DC, federal updates, bills moving through Congress, and the ADA Anniversary.
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Advocacy News
8.1.2025

One step closer to delivering on the Autism CARES Act

Thee Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill to fund critical autism research, data and training programs - an important step in federal budget
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Advocacy News
7.25.2025

Celebrating the ADA: Honoring its legacy through action

On July 26, we celebrate 35 years of progress under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Together, we honor the ADA's legacy by advocating for funding
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Advocacy News
7.9.2025

Deeply concerning Medicaid cuts are coming-we’re working to protect autism services

The One Big, Beautiful Bill was signed into law—bringing with it sweeping budget cuts and policy changes to the Medicaid program.  Stay involved and
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Advocacy News
5.30.2025

Policy Pulse | Federal funding in focus: IDEA, Medicaid & CARES

This newsletter edition highlights special education, federal funding updates, legislation moving through Congress, some state session results, and a
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Advocacy News
5.15.2025

HEADs UP Act is introduced in the US House of Representatives

HEADs UP Act is introduced in Congress to help achieve better health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD),
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Advocacy News
4.30.2025

Policy Pulse | New data, bills and opportunities to advocate

This newsletter edition highlights World Autism Month activity, new legislation and autism data, and an exciting opportunity to advocate in DC.
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Advocacy News
4.17.2025

Leading autism organizations release joint statement on upholding scientific integrity and supporting the autism community

Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autism Society of America, and Autism Speaks and more stand united in calling for evidence-based research and
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Advocacy News
4.3.2025

IDEA Full Funding Act reintroduced in Congress

This bipartisan bill creates a clear and accountable path for the federal government to meet its funding commitment to students with autism and other
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Advocacy News
4.3.2025

New bills introduced in Congress would increase financial security and caregiver support for the autism community

Autism Speaks is proud to support three bills that aim to empower people with autism and their caregivers.
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Advocacy News
3.31.2025

Policy Pulse | Cherry blossoms bloom while budgets loom

This newsletter edition highlights the importance of Medicaid funding and shares an update from Capitol Hill, recent state advocacy developments, and
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Advocacy News
3.31.2025

Laura’s message is clear – “It’s time to mobilize”

CEO of Community Support Services shares about the importance of developmental disability (DD) services, her staff and people they serve, and
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Advocacy News
3.3.2025

Policy Pulse | What's new in autism advocacy? A lot!

This 2025 newsletter edition shares the inspiring story of a parent advocate, new bills introduced in Congress, and state advocates rallying for
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Advocacy News
2.14.2025

Autism Speaks honors Virginia legislators for leadership on behalf of the autism community

During Virginia Autism Advocacy Day at the state capitol, several lawmakers were awarded a 2024 Autism Speaks Public Service Award for their