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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
Fiscal year 2020 budget proposal eliminates funding for key programs serving people with autism
The administration’s fiscal year 2020 budget proposal eliminates funding for key programs serving children and adults with autism.
Advocacy News
3.5.2019
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to Congress
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to extend and improve the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program through 2023.
Advocacy News
3.5.2019
Virginia passes legislation to expand autism insurance mandate
The Virginia legislature has passed legislation to expand the state's autism insurance mandate to include transition-age youth and adults diagnosed
Advocacy News
2.8.2019
#WhyAutismCARES Campaign
Congress is considering the reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act. Snap a photo to show why you care about Autism CARES!
Advocacy News
2.8.2019
Why we care about Autism CARES
On February 7, Congress introduced S.427/H.R.1058 to reauthorize the Autism CARES Act which is the foundation of federal efforts on autism research,
Advocacy News
2.1.2019
Medicaid coverage for Texas children with autism
The Texas state legislative session has begun, along with our advocacy efforts to ensure autism coverage for Texas children on Medicaid!
Advocacy News
1.27.2019