This September, we highlight National Suicide Prevention Month, Anti-Bullying messaging, Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15), Training and Resource Center promotion, and featured Autism Society resources. Our public policy resources include contact information for accessing action alerts for reauthorizations of the CARES Act, one-pager explainers on overturning of the Chevron Doctrine, election resource page, and voting guide.

Autism Society Training and Resource Center (LMS)

The Autism Society is excited to announce the launch of the Autism Society Training and Resource Center, an online learning platform offering training courses, and high-impact resources. This new platform will strengthen connections to training and resources on a national scale, tailored to support the diverse needs of the Autism community.

The first course available on the platform is a Foundations of Autism course package designed to provide an exploration of Autism, introducing basic concepts and key characteristics

National Suicide Prevention Month

Anti-Bullying Messaging

Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15)

Navigating Adult Services

Public Policy Resources

  • The Autism CARES Act must be reauthorized by September 30th. Learn how you can make your voice heard by sending a letter to your congress member with our action alert.
  • See the Autism Society’s Autism Justice Center one-page explainer on the Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine & How it Could Impact Disability Community.
  • Election Day is coming up! The Autism Society of America has released a comprehensive Election Resource page and Voting Guide designed to support Autistic individuals through every step of the voting process.
  • A voting workshop, entitled “Ready, Set, Vote: Your Guide to Election Day Preparation” is scheduled for Monday, September 17th at 4:00 PM ET.
    • This self-advocacy workshop will focus on preparing for Election Day. Join us to empower individuals as we explore the importance of voting as a fundamental right and discuss how you can take charge of your electoral participation. The webinar is co-sponsored by the Autism Society of America and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD). Speakers include a panel of self-advocates and Denise Resnik, President/CEO of First Place AZ. Please register using the link below and share widely within your networks. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscOiurTwsEtVPtLACKORi7bCTO80prIcJ#/registration

The Autism Society’s National Helpline is here to support you and provide you with the resources you need. Our Information & Referral Specialists are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (EST) at 800.3AUTISM (800.328.8476) or info@autismsociety.org.

The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society and its 70+ local affiliates serve over half a million members of the Autism community each year. It envisions a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it – including education, advocacy efforts, and supports and services throughout the lifespan. If you found this article helpful, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation, every bit helps. Donate here!

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