Delaware Advocacy
Autism Speaks advocates to protect the rights, services and supports of people with autism. We work with partners on the federal and state government levels, collaborating with advocates, other organizations and policy leaders to redefine possible for people with autism.
Because of our collective advocacy, we have helped secure federal funding for programs in Delaware and advanced policy that improves autism insurance coverage, autism research, lifespan services for people with autism and more.
Because of state advocacy, Delaware…
- Has an autism insurance law requiring health plan coverage of relevant services, including applied behavior analysis (ABA), in state-regulated private insurance plans and Medicaid.
Because of federal advocacy, Delaware…
- Research institutions have been awarded over $1.6 million in autism research funding since FY15, including almost $236K in FY23 (most recent year available).
- Received funding to train future health professionals at the University of Delaware through the LEND program to provide better health care services for autistic Delawareans.