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Advocacy News
10.31.2017

Legislation to Support Family Caregivers Advances

The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was introduced to support family caregivers in the United States,
Advocacy News
10.28.2017

Congressman Mike Gallagher hosts “Autism Across the Spectrum”

Congressman Mike Gallagher hosted "Autism Across the Spectrum" with the purpose of spreading awareness and support to the autism community. Learn more
Advocacy News
9.15.2017

Children’s Health Insurance Program: Cmte Hearing to Reauthorization

Earlier this month, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Testifying
Advocacy News
9.8.2017

HHS Report Highlights Need for Coordinated Approach to Autism Services

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its Report to Congress on Young Adults and Transitioning Youth with Autism Spectrum
Advocacy News
4.5.2017

Bipartisan legislation introduced to enhance ABLE accounts

New legislation was introduced late yesterday in Congress to enhance Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. Nineteen states currently
Advocacy News
3.22.2017

Autism Speaks Applauds Endrew F. v. Douglas SCOTUS ruling

This decision is a victory for students on the autism spectrum. It reaffirms that all publicly funded schools have an obligation to provide all