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Advocacy News
10.2.2018
FY19 Federal Budget Strengthens Support for Autism
Funding increases in last week's FY19 appropriations "minibus" focus on autism-specific programs and keep us on a path toward new autism discoveries
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
8.1.2018
Advocacy Ambassador Program celebrates one-year anniversary!
On August 1, 2017, we officially launched our Autism Speaks Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador Program.
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
7.24.2018
Celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!
Thursday, July 26, 2018 is the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA is a landmark civil rights law. It prohibits
Advocacy News
7.24.2018
An Update on ABLE Accounts
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law on December 19, 2014. The ABLE Act amended the federal tax code to allow
Advocacy News
7.5.2018
Bill passed to delay implementation of Electronic Visit Verification
Autism Speaks supported legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would delay the implementation of Electronic Visit
Advocacy News
5.1.2018
Congressional Briefing on Law Enforcement Interactions with the Autism
On Thursday, April 26th, Autism Speaks hosted a briefing in coordination with the Congressional Coalition on Autism Research and Education to
Advocacy News
5.1.2018
Autism advocates gather in D.C. for 2018 Congressional Hill Day
Each year, Autism Speaks hosts a Hill Day and Congressional Briefing to increase understanding and acceptance of autism and raise awareness of
Advocacy News
4.25.2018
Elected Officials Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month!
Public officials at the local, state, and federal level have been 'Lighting It Up Blue' throughout April to increase awareness and acceptance of
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
1.24.2018