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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
3.3.2025

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
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Advocacy News
2.3.2025

Policy Pulse | Advocacy in full swing

This January 2025 newsletter edition highlights the start of state legislative sessions, the Congressional Autism Caucus, how policy will advance care
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Advocacy News
1.9.2025

Autism Speaks honors California Assemblymember, Dr. Corey Jackson for leadership in funding autism services provided by direct support professionals

On January 7, 2025, Autism Speaks presented California Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson with its 2024 Public Service Award, celebrating his unwavering
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Advocacy News
12.31.2024

Policy Pulse | Celebrating a year of progress

This newsletter edition highlights the passage of the Autism CARES Act of 2024, our team's leadership, 2024 advocacy wins and ABLE policy advancements
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Advocacy News
12.31.2024

2024 Advocacy Highlights

Autism Speaks made tremendous strides in 2024, driving impactful change for individuals with autism and their families through advocacy.
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Advocacy News
12.19.2024

ABLE Act’s 10th Anniversary celebration honors legislators and advocates

On December 4, 2024, advocates, policymakers, and community leaders gathered together in Washington, DC, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ABLE
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Advocacy News
11.26.2024

30 & 10 - Milestone birthdays for my son and the ABLE Act

A few months ago, Stuart Spielman celebrated the 30th birthday of his autistic son Zak, and soon we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the
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Advocacy News
11.25.2024

Policy Pulse | Thankful for advocacy

This newsletter edition shares updates about the Autism CARES Act of 2024, support for caregivers, global autism efforts and 2025 state advocacy plans