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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
4.17.2020
Autism Speaks applauds leadership of Reps. Mike Doyle and Chris Smith to advance autism priorities in future COVID-19 legislation
On Wednesday, April 15, Reps. Smith and Doyle sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to include additional supports for people with autism
Advocacy News
4.3.2020
Recently Passed COVID-19 Congressional Legislation and Ongoing Advocacy Efforts
Congress has passed several bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic. While the recently passed bills provide significant assistance, much more needs to
Advocacy News
3.31.2020
HHS Office for Civil Rights affirms rights of persons with disabilities during COVID-19 emergency
OCR issued a bulletin affirming the right of persons with disabilities to receive needed medical care during the COVID-19 emergency
Advocacy News
3.30.2020
Autism Speaks comment submitted encouraging the Department of Labor to provide paid sick leave for family caregivers impacted by COVID-19
The following regulatory comment was submitted by Autism Speaks on March 29, 2020. Autism Speaks strongly urges the Department to provide
Advocacy News
3.24.2020
Priorities for the Autism Community During this Time of Crisis
To address the effects of COIVD-19 on individuals and families, we are advocating for policymakers to quickly provide assistance to individuals on the
Advocacy News
12.30.2019
Autism Speaks 2019 Advocacy Highlights
With your support, we've pursued policy solutions for individuals across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan in 2019.
Advocacy News
12.27.2019
FY20 Federal budget strengthens support for autism
On December 20, 2019, two appropriations "minibuses" were enacted, including wins for autism research and services.
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
6.28.2019
Texas Medicaid adds coverage for autism
On June 15, Governor Greg Abbott signed a budget bill which included a requirement for Texas Medicaid to cover medically necessary care, including
Advocacy News
6.27.2019
Advocates gather for 2019 Advocacy Forum
Advocates gather to learn about autism policy and share their stories on Capitol Hill!
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.
Advocacy News
4.9.2019
Autism & 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
4.1.2019