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Advocacy News
11.21.2024
US Senate passes the Autism CARES Act of 2024, sending it back to House for final passage
In a significant step forward for autism advocacy, the United States Senate has passed the Autism CARES Act of 2024, advancing the critical
Advocacy News
11.20.2024
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at congressional hearing on global public health
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Dr. Andy Shih was one of three individuals invited to testify before the Subcommittee on Global Health.
Advocacy News
11.19.2024
Autism Speaks joins congressional briefing on family caregivers
Autism Speaks was grateful to join the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, Elizabeth Dole Foundation and Caregiver Action Network for a
Advocacy News
10.29.2024
Policy Pulse Newsletter - October 2024
This newsletter edition shares updates about voting, California advocacy wins, employment policy and the Autism CARES Act of 2024.
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
9.30.2024
Policy Pulse Newsletter - September 2024
This newsletter edition shares updates about short-term budget extension, mental health care services, various federal policy initiatives and voting
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