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Advocacy News
10.26.2026
Autism Speaks responds to the Texas v. Kennedy decision
Autism Speaks raises concerns about the Texas v. Kennedy decision and urges policymakers to protect access to community-based services and supports
Advocacy News
10.20.2026
Autism Speaks supports introduction of the Bright Beginnings Act in Congress
Autism Speaks is proud to endorse the bipartisan Bright Beginnings Act, which would expand access to inclusive child care.
Advocacy News
10.5.2026
Policy Pulse | Communities driving change
This newsletter edition highlights advocates' work across the country, a new bill on housing, voting resources and more.
Advocacy News
9.2.2026
Joint statement from leading advocacy groups on passage of IACC Strategic Plan
Our shared issue with the IACC is the failure to develop and approve the plan in a manner that is transparent, accessible, scientifically rigorous,
Advocacy News
8.22.2026
Policy Pulse | 36 summers after the ADA
This newsletter edition highlights updates in strengthening the ADA, state advocacy highlights, updates in federal funding decisions and Medicaid
Advocacy News
7.22.2026
Joint statement from seven leading autism advocacy groups on IACC strategic plan process
A four-day comment period is simply insufficient for stakeholders to thoughtfully review a complex, over 300-page document and provide meaningful
Advocacy News
7.22.2026
Autism Speaks applauds introduction of the Disabled Access Credit Modernization Act
The Disabled Access Credit Modernization Act helps small businesses provide reasonable accommodations that can make workplaces more accessible and
Advocacy News
7.21.2026
Advocacy helps protect autism services in California’s final budget
California's final budget includes important protections for services and supports that many people with autism and their families rely on every day.
Advocacy News
7.20.2026
Autism Speaks responds to proposed changes to federal grant rules
Last week, Autism Speaks submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), urging the agency to withdraw proposed rule changes that
Advocacy News
7.7.2026
Building on the ADA’s promise for the autism community
Thirty-six years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, it remains a cornerstone of autism policy. See the importance of ADA and
Advocacy News
6.17.2026
Advocating to protect complex dental care in Georgia
Without providers who can offer specialized dentistry care, many autistic individuals may be left without realistic options for getting basic dental
Advocacy News
6.17.2026
Autism Speaks opposes move of special education responsibilities outside the Department of Education
Autism Speaks opposes the decision to move responsibilities of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to the Department
Advocacy News
6.15.2026
Policy Pulse | From Capitol Hill to your community
This newsletter edition highlights updates in protecting Medicaid accountability and access, ABLE legislation, state advocacy highlights and more.
Advocacy News
5.15.2026
Autism Speaks calls for action after Georgia Governor limits waiver funding
Autism Speaks is urging action after Governor Brian Kemp directed the state agency to implement only a fraction of the waiver expansion approved by
Advocacy News
3.19.2026
Introducing our new State Advocate's Guide
Register to be among the first to use a new toolkit designed by and for autistic advocates, family members, and allies to support effective advocacy
Advocacy News
3.16.2026