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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

Capitol Connection: March 10, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find registration information for the Disability Policy Seminar and Community Connections. Updates regarding appropriations and the State of the Union are also included. Please continue to use Autism Society’s Action Center to educate Congress about these and other issues impacting the Autism community. Disability Policy Seminar 2022 Sunday, March 13 is the early bird [...]

2023-02-20T15:17:16-05:00

Capitol Connection: February 24, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find information to register for the Disability Policy Seminar, final appropriations negotiations, early childhood education legislation, and a new DOJ settlement on restraints and seclusion in Maryland, among other updates.   While the House and Senate are in recess until February 28, it is a great time to use the Autism Society’s Action Center [...]

2023-02-20T15:17:34-05:00

Capitol Connection: February 8th, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find information regarding the upcoming Disability Policy Seminar, updates on appropriations, home and community-based services, and education resources.  The Autism Society’s Action Center provides easy steps for advocates to educate Congress about these and other issues impacting the Autism community. Disability Policy Seminar 2022 Registration is open for this year’s Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) [...]

2023-02-10T15:56:24-05:00

Capitol Connection: January 27th, 2022

In this issue of Capitol Connection, see updates regarding legislation including voting rights, the Build Back Better Plan, marriage penalty, social security, and appropriations. In addition, updates about COVID relief to education, access to free tests and N95 masks, and the upcoming Disability Policy Seminar. Remember, the Autism Society’s Action Center provides easy steps for advocates to educate Congress about [...]

2023-02-10T15:57:04-05:00

Capitol Connection: January 13th, 2021

In this issue of Capitol Connection, the Autism Society’s policy newsletter, see updates on the ABLE accounts, Build Back Better Act, and voting rights legislation. Also, review new policy announcements related to Social Security, Medicaid and mental health, and education. Remember, the Autism Society’s Action Center provides easy steps for advocates to educate Congress about these and other issues impacting [...]

2023-02-10T15:56:59-05:00

Capitol Connection: December 16th, 2021

In this issue of Capitol Connection, the Autism Society’s policy newsletter, updates regarding appropriations and continuing advocacy for the Build Back Better plan are included. In addition, reports on employment statistics, autism care, and autism rates are discussed. Remember, the Autism Society’s Action Center provides easy steps for advocates to educate Congress about these and other issues impacting the Autism [...]

2023-02-20T15:18:17-05:00

Capitol Connections: Policy Newsletter, November 18, 2021

In this issue of Capitol Connection, the Autism Society’s Policy Newsletter, take a look at the new title accompanying the Autism Society’s new brand launch! Also, in this edition is news on employment legislation, caregiving, education, and civil rights. Please visit the Autism Society’s Action Center for action steps to help us educate Members of Congress about the needs of [...]

2023-02-20T15:18:25-05:00

August Resources: New Training and Resource Center and Back-to-School Routine Planning and Socialization

This August, we highlight our new Training and Resource Center, National Make-A-Will Month, back-to-school routine planning and socialization resources, and school safety. Our public policy resources include contact information for congress members, action alerts for reauthorizations of the CARES Act, and the latest Capitol Connection. Autism Society Training and Resource Center (LMS) The Autism Society is excited to announce the [...]

2024-08-05T11:48:08-04:00

January Resources: New Autism Diagnosis and New Year Goal Setting

This January, we highlight how to navigate a new Autism diagnosis and prepare for new year goal setting and routine planning. Our public policy resources include our latest edition of Capitol Connection and access to our Action Center. New Diagnosis Autism Society’s New Diagnosis Resource Page Autism Society’s Screening and Diagnosis Page CDC Learn the Signs and Act Early Autism [...]

2024-01-09T13:34:33-05:00