AutismTX
@AutismTx
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Creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.
Austin, TX
Joined January 2013
Breaking: Travis County District Judge grants a temporary restraining order in the Roberson case, validating the legislative subpoena and preventing TDCJ from preventing him from testifying -- thus, blocking his execution scheduled in less than 90 minutes. Expecting AG to appeal
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#AutismAcceptanceMonth is almost here! Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1st and we are proud to celebrate our Autism community. Check out some ways to connect with as well as support the important work we do here at AST: https://t.co/NpMQCLg2T3
#TheConnectionIsYou
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Our February newsletter is out! Read the AST newsletter now 📰 https://t.co/lGqt1hJLnD Stay informed on what's happening at AST by subscribing to our newsletter: https://t.co/f8MayRst8l
#Newsletter #Autism #TheConnectionIsYou
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We need Volunteers for our @austinmarathon aid station on Sunday, 2/18/24! *The volunteer t-shirt deadline is 2/8/24!* Join us at our Aid Station in East Austin at Mile 19! Sign up: https://t.co/vPaVj2QIzg
#TheConnectionIsYou #volunteer #TeamAutism
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Nearly five million direct care workers who support adults and people with disabilities make up the largest workforce in the U.S. and are only paid slightly over minimum wage. See more on this story from Houston PBS at the link. https://t.co/RMgBCDhz5C
pbs.org
The nearly five million direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities are the largest workforce in the U.S. But despite high demand, many are paid little more than minimum...
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Take action to protect programs that support people with disabilities including Autism. Complete @AutismSociety's action alert in just seconds: https://t.co/M9qU9EHwv8
#TheConnectionIsYou #AutismAdvocacy
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Congratulations to our 2024 Philanthropy Day Honorees! Join us to celebrate these incredible philanthropists at the Philanthropy Day Awards on Tuesday, April 30 at The Paramount Theatre! See our full list of honorees and snag your sponsorship or seat at https://t.co/rslJfToYUQ
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Our January newsletter is out! Read the AST newsletter now 📰 https://t.co/CSki0WuWi1 Stay informed on what's happening at AST by subscribing to our newsletter: https://t.co/f8MayRst8l
#Newsletter #Autism #TheConnectionIsYou
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AST has 25 active support groups across the state for Autistic adults & children as well as their loved ones. Help us create even more connections in the Texas Autism community by making a gift: https://t.co/EIeH8hGLJJ See our upcoming groups: https://t.co/6U5mtP8hCd
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Join us at Noon on 01/11/24 for our Facebook Live Seminars Across the Spectrum presentation, "Toilet Training Strategies & Resources For All Ages". RSVP on Facebook to be notified when we go live: https://t.co/3Yw9kGXd7k
#AutismEducation #AutismResources #FreeEvent
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It's Season of Giving - the time of year where we ask each individual in our community for their support in whatever amount they are able. Now thru 12/31, your impact will be doubled thanks to a $2500 match from the Hart Family! Double your impact now: https://t.co/EIeH8hGdUb
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Autism Society of TX! Thank you for being a part of our AST family ❤️ We have so much to be thankful for this year, so we want to take a moment to share & give thanks this #Thanksgiving: https://t.co/q7QR52selQ
#Thankful #Grateful #Community
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It's National Information & Referrals Day! Thanks to our amazing Navigating Autism team who field calls & emails from around TX & offer guidance & support to families & Autistic adults in English & Spanish. Thank you Miriam, Valeria, Adriana & Ann! #TheConnectionIsYou #Grateful
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Our AST Holiday Party is coming up fast on Saturday, December 2nd at the Boys and Girls Club of Austin! Learn more & RSVP here: https://t.co/5iar3G7FBk
#HolidayParty #Do512Family #AutismEvent
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Please let your legislators know you oppose ESAs/vouchers in HB 1 & SB 1 by completing our quick Advocacy Alert here:
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Check out this story from KXAN News on vouchers which features our Executive Director, Jacquie Benestante! https://t.co/iu3Z3Tbdb5
#TheConnectionIsYou #AutismAcceptance #Sped #TXLege
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Our November newsletter is out! Read it now 📰 https://t.co/nM2gF1uBXJ Stay informed on what's happening at AST by subscribing to our newsletter: https://t.co/f8MayRst8l
#Newsletter #Autism #TheConnectionIsYou
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@AutismTx & major #disability groups oppose private school vouchers! They are not in the best interest of students with disabilities including Autism. Press release: https://t.co/fysJMpUsp9
@TxDisabilities @txcase @DisRightsTx @TheArcofTexas @TXP2P #TXlege #TXEd
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Coalition of Texans with Disabilities' annual film festival is only one week away! Join CTD for two nights of live entertainment, featured guests, community, & great disability cinema: https://t.co/XUw8jr6R3s
#Do512 #FilmFestival #AustinFilm #Disability
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Did you know private schools don't have to take children with Autism or provide any Special Education supports? Our Executive Director testified at the Senate Education Committee hearing yesterday on one of many concerns about school vouchers. Read more 📰 https://t.co/ziaoEjxpIp
texastribune.org
The Senate’s main “school choice” bill would prioritize vouchers for children with disabilities, among other underprivileged groups. But advocates and parents raised concerns that voucher recipients...
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