Autism Speaks Advocacy
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Autism Speaks works on a range of policy issues that address the needs of people on the autism spectrum.
Washington, D.C.
Joined March 2009
"I think understanding autism better will help us understand what is unique about being a human, which in turn may help me understand more about myself.".Why do you support investments in autism research?.
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For Dr. Ryan Yuen, the answers to many complex questions lie in the puzzle of the human genome.
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Nebraska just began implementing nearly 50% cuts to Medicaid reimbursement for autism services, specifically for ABA therapy. These cuts threaten thousands of autistic children across our state. 📢Ask Governor Pillen to reverse the cuts at.
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Ask Governor Pillen to reverse Medicaid cuts to autism services
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An important milestone in delivering on the promise of the Autism CARES Act happened yesterday! The US Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill that included funding for critical autism research, data and training programs. Read more:
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Thee Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill to fund critical autism research, data and training programs - an important step in federal budget process.
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From powerful stories to impactful meetings on Capitol Hill that called for greater support of autism research and services - autism advocates showed up, spoke out, and made their voices heard at this month’s Advocacy Forum & Hill Day. 💙
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Stories shared by advocates like you are powerful and serve as a reminder that continued action is needed to ensure the ADA’s promise is fully realized. Learn how we are mobilizing & Join the effort!.
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On July 26, we celebrate 35 years of progress under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Together, we honor the ADA's legacy by advocating for funding of existing laws and support for new legislation.
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Our Chief Science Officer, Andy Shih shares the importance of our community coming together in DC to ensure Congress delivers on the promise of the reauthorized Autism CARES Act.
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Autism Speaks CSO Andy Shih reflects on the Hill Day event and highlights the urgent need to close persistent gaps in care—especially in adult services, co-occurring health conditions and caregiver...
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Thank you Representatives @CongressMin, @RepGraceMeng, @RepBrianFitz, @RepCuellar, @RepDonBacon, & @RepMariaSalazar for leading this important legislation to empower caregivers with tools to use at home to improve their children's communication, social and daily living skills.
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We proudly support this week's reintroduction of the Autism Family Caregivers Act in Congress! This bill would bring evidence-based skills training for caregivers of children w/autism & other developmental disabilities to communities across the country.
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Washington, D.C. —Today, Representative Dave Min (CA-47), alongside Grace Meng (NY-06) Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Maria Salazar (FL-27), introduced...
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Thank you @RepMoulton, @RepBrianFitz, @RepDebbieDingell, and @RepJoeMorelle for your leadership in reintroducing this bill. Read more at
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Today, Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Joseph Morelle (D-NY) introduced the Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally...
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The Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally Disabled & Underserved Population (HEADs UP) Act of 2025 has just been introduced in Congress to help people with I/DD -including those with autism- receive the care they deserve & achieve better health outcomes.
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Autism Speaks is proud to support three new bills introduced in Congress this week to improve autistic individuals' financial security and better support caregivers.
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Autism Speaks is proud to support three bills that aim to empower people with autism and their caregivers.
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We're proud to endorse the IDEA Full Funding Act and thankful to Senator @ChrisVanHollen, @SenCortezMasto & @RepHuffman for introducing this bill.
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Today, a bipartisan bill was introduced to create a clear and accountable path for the federal government to meet its funding commitment to #students with #autism and other disabilities.
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This bipartisan bill creates a clear and accountable path for the federal government to meet its funding commitment to students with autism and other disabilities.
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Why is the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act important? These advocates have the answer. .
Americans with disabilities deserve to be able to save for their futures and work good jobs without losing their SSI benefits. I've heard directly from them about how my bipartisan legislation would help them get ahead, and I won't stop fighting to get it passed.
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Autism Speaks is proud to endorse the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act and is grateful for the leadership of @SenCortezMasto, @SenBillCassidy,.@RepDannyDavis & @RepBrianFitz in its reintroduction. Ask for your members' support at
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Autistic individuals deserve to save for their futures
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The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act was reintroduced in Congress today. Listen to our Champions of Change Tyler and Tonya share why this bill is important to people with autism.
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If you live in #Texas and are served by #Medicaid, please complete this anonymous short survey. Your responses are helping us advocate for improvements to the state's Medicaid #ABA benefit.
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Provide us with feedback on the rollout of the ABA benefit under Texas Medicaid.
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Did you miss it?.Our first advocacy newsletter of the year came out this week. Check how the latest from state legislative sessions to how you can take action today.
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This January 2025 newsletter edition highlights the start of state legislative sessions, the Congressional Autism Caucus, how policy will advance care for severe & challenging autism behaviors.
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