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2.20.2018
Statement about the Parkland school shooting from Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks extends its deepest condolences to the community of Parkland, Florida, after last week's deadly shooting rampage.
Advocacy News
2.1.2018
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to reauthorize Money Follows the Person
On December 13, the bipartisan EMPOWER Care act (S.2227) was introduced in the Senate by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
Press Release
1.25.2018
Autism Speaks teams up with NCAA basketball coaches and fans for Coaches Powering Forward
Campaign February 9 through 11 promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism
Advocacy News
1.24.2018
RAISE Family Caregivers Act is signed into law!
On January 22, 2018, the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump
Advocacy News
1.21.2018
Mississippi's major health insurers lift age cap for ABA coverage
3 major Mississippi health providers remove the age cap for coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the Mississippi autism mandate.
Advocacy News
1.16.2018
Tennessee Autism Insurance Reform Update
Thanks to the Tennessee Disability Coalition, partners and advocates, insurance coverage advancements have been made for people with autism. Read more
Press Release
1.16.2018
Neil Young and friends team up for 5th annual Light Up The Blues Concert to benefit Autism Speaks
Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Burt Bacharach, Judy Collins, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell, Steve Ferrone, and
Advocacy News
1.11.2018
Advocacy Ambassadors Celebrate a New Year of Opportunities
Last year, Autism Speaks launched the Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador Program to enhance its advocacy efforts by promoting constituent outreach to
News
12.22.2017
Tommy Hilfiger creates clothing line for people with special needs
In Fall 2017, Tommy Hilfiger expanded his adaptive clothing line to include adult sizes.
Advocacy News
12.21.2017
Senate Passes Kevin and Avonte's Law
Before adjourning for the year, the United States Senate passed Kevin and Avonte's Law.
News
12.13.2017
Kids with autism visit with 'Caring Santa'
Autism Speaks is thrilled to have partnered with Cherry Hill Programs again this holiday season to provide sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for
Science News
12.13.2017
Autism Speaks releases new strategic plan for science
Three-year plan focuses funding on research that can best improve lives today and accelerate the delivery of personalized therapies and other services
Advocacy News
11.14.2017
Kevin and Avonte's Law reintroduced in Congress
On Thursday, November 2, 2017, Congress reintroduced Kevin and Avonte's Law (S.2070/H.R. 4221), proposed legislation that would help safeguard
Advocacy News
11.13.2017
Autism Speaks CEO, Angela Geiger meets with Congressional leaders
Last week, Autism Speaks President and CEO Angela Geiger met with Congressional leaders including Senator Roy Blunt (MO), House Majority Whip Steve
Advocacy News
11.2.2017
2017 Autism Law Summit: "A gathering of doers"
The Autism Law Summit is an annual "gathering of doers in the world of autism law and policy." From what started as a small meeting of a dozen
Advocacy News
10.31.2017