This June, we highlight Pride Month, Autistic Pride Day, and Safety on the Spectrum: Water & Wandering and First Responders. Our public policy resources include our Autism CARES Act Action Alert and blog post, ANCOR case for inclusion report, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Final Rule: Fact Sheet, and a Disability Scoop article highlighting the importance of acceptance.
Pride Month (LGBTQIA+ Intersectionalities)
- Autism and the LGBTQIA+ Rack Card
- Pride Month (Facebook Live broadcast)
- Researchers Examine the Stress of Being Autistic and LGBQ+
Autistic Pride Day
- Understanding Autism
- FB Live: Autistic Pride Day
- “Celebrating Autistic Pride Day” with Brigid Rankowski
Safety Program (Water and Wandering/First Responders)
- Safety on the Spectrum™: Water & Wandering Program Webpage
- Safety on the Spectrum™: First Responder Program Webpage
Vaccine Education Initiative (VEI)
Public Policy Resources
- Learn more about the Autism CARES Act through our Action Alert and our most recent blog post.
- Check out Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Final Rule: Fact Sheet and learn how it impacts people with disabilities.
- Learn more about state programs that are supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the Case for Inclusion report.
- Read Disability Scoop’s article “White House Embraces Autism ‘Acceptance’ Over ‘Awareness”.
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 (Eastern Time) at 800-3-AUTISM (800-328-8476) or info@autism-society.org.
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