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Autism Speaks commends advancement of the Autism CARES Act of 2019… Washington, D.C. (June 25, 2019) – Autism Speaks applauds the advancement of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act of 2019 (Autism CARES Act of 2019) (H.R. …
Policy Pulse Newsletter - October 2024… National Disability Employment Awareness Month sheds lights on policy opportunity Post-election, Congress will revisit the Autism CARES Act of 2024 Not signed up to receive the Policy Pulse? Become an advocate today. One week left - are you ready to vote? In the United States, the number of eligible disabled voters, including those with autism, is enough to help determine local, state and national elections. Before voting, know your rights and available …
Autism Speaks hosts first scientific conference on cannabis and autism … Autism Speaks recently hosted the first scientific leadership conference on research into the safety and potential benefits of cannabis-based medicines for autism and its associated medical conditions. The two-day meeting, in New York City, brought together more than 30 leading …
Takeaways from the April 2024 IACC Meeting … The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee ( IACC ) is a federal advisory committee authorized by the Autism CARES Act. It coordinates federal efforts and provides recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services …
The Importance of Generally Accepted Standards of Care … In most health insurance policies, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) falls under the benefits category of mental health, not physical medicine. This … article below explains an important legal case about mental health insurance benefits and how its reversal could harm the autism community. There are often differences between how insurance companies cover mental health conditions and how they …
Autism Speaks commends congressional action to reauthorize Autism CARES Act… WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 8, 2019) – Autism Speaks, which promotes solutions for the needs of individuals and families affected by autism across the spectrum and throughout the life span, applauds the introduction of the Autism Collaboration, …
HEADs UP Act is introduced in the US House of Representatives … help achieve better health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD), including those with autism. US Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Joseph Morelle … is the HEADs UP Act (H.R. 3380) important? People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with autism, experience poorer health, shortened life expectancies and lack access to even the most basic forms of care when …
Autism Speaks awards over $550,000 for autism research… Autism Speaks, the global nonprofit dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families, today announced $555,850 in grant funding to five researchers studying autism. As a major funder …
Autism Digest highlights Kadin McElwain’s journey with autism… Marta Chmielowicz, Content Manager for Mission Delivery at Autism Speaks profiles Kadin McElwain, a rising junior at Kent State University, about overcoming many challenges related to his autism to get where he is today. The Autism Digest story highlights how with the unwavering support of his parents, his …
Autism Speaks’ position on mask-wearing within the autism community… For some people on the autism spectrum, wearing a mask is not possible. Though mask-wearing is a recommendation, and in many areas a requirement, … to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to recognize the specific needs and challenges of members of the autism community who may be impacted by significant sensory sensitivities. We encourage anyone who can wear a mask to do so …