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Capitol Connection: August 25, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find out about new grants to several states for respite care and community-based services, state advocacy resources to support employment, and ways to advocate for services in your state. Please continue to use the Autism Society’s online Action Center for voting information, links to disability-related legislation, and sample letters [...]

2022-09-21T21:25:47-04:00

Capitol Connection: August 11, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, learn about the Senate-passed Inflation Reduction Act and see how the House and Senate funding bills impact programs that support individuals with Autism. In addition, find updates on health, dental, and transportation policies. Please continue to use the Autism Society’s online Action Center for voting information, links to disability-related [...]

2022-09-21T21:26:38-04:00

Capitol Connection: July 28, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find updates on the final legislative push before August recess. In addition, new guidance and compliance processes from the Department of Education are included. Please continue to use the Autism Society’s online Action Center for voting information, links to legislation we monitor, and sample letters to use to educate [...]

2022-12-23T16:42:23-05:00

Capitol Connection: July 13, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find updates on legislative action as Congress works for three more weeks before August recess. Take action to educate Members of Congress about: Funding for home and community-based services (HCBS) Full funding for IDEA Supporting legislation to ban electric shocks  Please continue to use the Autism Society’s online Action [...]

2022-12-23T16:42:36-05:00

Capitol Connection: June 30, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find information on school safety and mental health bills and state advocacy resources on 988 lifeline and employment. Congress is currently out for a two-week Independence Day recess. Recess is a great time to educate Members of Congress while they are in the state/district. Please use the Autism Society’s [...]

2022-12-23T16:43:03-05:00

Capitol Connection: June 16, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find a statement on the Uvalde school shooting, an update on funding for services and direct support, and a new bill to support behavioral health care. See also the annual update from the Social Security Board of Trustees. Please continue to use the Autism Society’s online Action Center for [...]

2022-12-23T16:42:41-05:00

Capitol Connection: May 19, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, new legislation related to Autism caregiving and Social Security are discussed as well as links to a Social Security hearing. Also, find information on the new Department of Education summit, a proposal to update civil rights protections and much more.  Continue to use our newly updated action center to [...]

2022-12-23T16:42:45-05:00

Capitol Connection: May 5, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find updates on legislation in Congress including the budget, a new autism caregivers family bill, and a bill to assist with the rollout of the 988 mental health assistance number. Continue to use our newly updated action center to monitor key legislation and send out letters to your legislators.  [...]

2022-12-23T16:43:20-05:00

Capitol Connection: April 21, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find appropriations updates with action steps, new federal agency equity plans, update on COVID policies, and state advocacy resources. In addition, use our updated action center to track legislation and contact your Members of Congress!          Congressional Schedule and Appropriations Congress faces a jam-packed agenda after [...]

2022-12-23T16:43:13-05:00

Capitol Connection: April 7, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find a summary of the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget request, highlights from the Disability Policy Seminar, and a new funding announcement related to the Money Follows the Person program. Disability Policy Seminar It was great to see over 900 disability advocates from across the United States attend the Disability Policy Seminar last [...]

2022-12-23T16:43:26-05:00

Capitol Connection: March 24, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find a summary analysis of the recently enacted Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bill and how it affects programs relevant to the Autism community. In addition, find updates regarding the upcoming Disability Policy Seminar, health equity legislation, a request for public comments about Medicaid and CHIP, and DOJ guidance on ADA webpage accessibility. We look [...]

2023-02-10T15:55:47-05:00