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Advocacy News
11.5.2018
#AutismVotes: Vote on Tuesday, November 6th
The 2018 midterm election will be held on Tuesday, November 6th. While 2018 is not a presidential election year, there are many federal, state,
Advocacy News
11.1.2018
New CPT codes approved for ABA
The new CPT codes provide recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) that ABA is an empirically supported medical intervention. Proper
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
10.29.2018
HHS seeks nominees for National Family Caregiving Advisory Council
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is currently asking for nominees to the National Family Caregiving Advisory Council.
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!
ADA is a landmark civil rights law. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, education, housing,
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
7.11.2018
North Dakota becomes 48th state to require autism insurance coverage
This morning, North Dakota became the 48th state to require autism insurance coverage. North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread announced that
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
6.21.2018
19th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Olmstead Decision
In the 1999 case, Olmstead v. L.C., the Court held that unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation
Advocacy News
5.8.2018
Georgia autism insurance mandate expanded to age twenty
Governor Deal has signed Senate Bill 118, which amends Ava's Law by increasing the limits on the coverage of applied behavior analysis to individuals
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
5.1.2018