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Advocacy News
7.8.2020
Impact of Georgia’s FY21 budget on the autism community
Over the past month, the Georgia state legislature has reviewed the proposed budget, and autism advocates have played a critical role in making our
Advocacy News
5.5.2020
Statement on National Emergency Educational Waivers related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Autism Speaks is grateful that the Department heeded the call from advocates and families across the country and refrained from recommending the
Advocacy News
7.22.2019
Connecticut lowers age at which transition services begin
Connecticut Governor Lamont signs bill to lower the age at which transition services begin from 16 to 14.
Advocacy News
4.25.2019
Wyoming becomes 49th state to require coverage of autism
On April 19, 2019, Wyoming became the 49th state to address autism insurance coverage in state-regulated plans.
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4.9.2019
Autism and disparities: Addressing the needs of underserved communities
This congressional briefing marked one of the many necessary conversations about how autism is experienced by different populations.
Advocacy News
4.2.2019
New Mexico passes landmark legislation for autism insurance coverage
In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed landmark autism insurance legislation.
Advocacy News
4.1.2019
Utah autism insurance mandate expanded!
On March 26, 2019 Governor Gary Herbert signed Senate Bill 95 into law, which expands Utah’s autism insurance mandate.
Advocacy News
3.5.2019
Virginia passes legislation to expand autism insurance mandate
Virginia has passed legislation to expand the autism insurance mandate to include transition-age youth and adults diagnosed with autism. Read more.
Advocacy News
2.8.2019
Why we care about Autism CARES
Congress reauthorized the Autism CARES Act which is the foundation of federal efforts on autism research, services, training, and monitoring. Learn
Advocacy News
2.1.2019
Medicaid coverage for Texas children with autism
The Texas state legislative session has begun, along with our advocacy efforts to ensure autism coverage for Texas children on Medicaid!
Advocacy News
1.27.2019
Money Follows the Person Program is extended!
The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 was signed into law, extending the Money Follows the Person Program for 3 months.
Advocacy News
11.1.2018
New CPT codes for ABA billing
Resources and information provided by the CPT Steering Committee will help ABA providers prepare for the implementation of new CPT codes in 2019.
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
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
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
Advocacy News
4.23.2018