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Advocacy News
4.3.2018
Idaho becomes the 47th state to require autism insurance coverage!
Idaho became the 47th state to require autism insurance coverage. This will increase acceptance and support for individuals with autism! Read more.
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.
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 RAISE Family Caregivers Act was signed into law passing the U.S. House and Senate with overwhelming support.
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1.21.2018
Mississippi's major health insurers lift age cap for ABA coverage
3 major Mississippi health providers remove the age cap for coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the Mississippi autism mandate.
Advocacy News
1.16.2018
Tennessee Autism Insurance Reform Update
Thanks to the Tennessee Disability Coalition, partners and advocates, insurance coverage advancements have been made for people with autism. Read more
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,
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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
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10.4.2017
Legislator Jim Patterson remembered as a legislative champion
Today we remember Alabama State Representative, Jim Patterson who passed away on Monday of a sudden heart attack. Representative Patterson was a
Advocacy News
9.15.2017
Children’s Health Insurance Program: Cmte hearing to reauthorization
Earlier this month, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Testifying
Advocacy News
9.8.2017