Missionary Renegade: "Advocacy updates from World Autism Month" Autism Speaks in New York, New York, United States for Thursday, 3 May 2018

Thursday, May 3, 2018

"Advocacy updates from World Autism Month" Autism Speaks in New York, New York, United States for Thursday, 3 May 2018

"Advocacy updates from World Autism Month" Autism Speaks in New York, New York, United States for Thursday, 3 May 2018

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Advocacy works! FY18 spending package includes big wins for autism community

Thanks to your advocacy, the annual appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2018 included unprecedented increases to the National Institutes of Health budget as well as the passage of Kevin & Avonte's Law which aims to safeguard children with autism or other developmental disabilities who may wander. Read More
2018 Congressional Hill Day and Autism Champion Awards

On April 25, advocates gathered in Washington D.C. for Autism Speaks' annual Congressional Hill Day. Attendees visited all 535 congressional offices sharing information about autism-specific policy issues, and key members of Congress were awarded for their leadership and championship of autism legislation. Read More
Congressional briefing on law enforcement interactions with the autism community

On April 26, Autism Speaks hosted a briefing in coordination with the Congressional Coalition on Autism Research and Education to highlight the challenges and opportunities to improve law enforcement interactions with the autism community. Read More
How to navigate the complexities of health insurance

Navigating the complexities of health insurance can be challenging, especially when trying to determine coverage for autism. Autism Speaks has developed toolkits to help guide you through this process. In addition, our Autism Response Team and Advocacy Team will work with you to secure coverage. Read More
GameStop enhances annual campaign

This May, GameStop stores in the U.S. will invite customers to donate to Autism Speaks during the GameStop Gives Back Event. *A portion of funds raised will enable Autism Speaks to provide grants to organizations offering coding education and training programs services for people with autism through the new NXT Gen Coders Program powered by GameStop. In addition, customers with merchandise trade-ins brought to a GameStop store can now donate their trade-in value to Autism Speaks! Read More

DONATE TODAY - MAY 1 - 31, 2018

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THE GAMESTOP GIVES BACK EVENT THIS MONTH WILL BENEFIT THE NEW NXT GEN CODERS PROGRAM POWERED BY GAMESTOP, AND ADMINISTERED BY AUTISM SPEAKS.
THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP TEACH LIFE AND IT JOB SKILLS TO YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WITH AUTISM. BE SURE TO DONATE TODAY!

PowerUp Rewards Members score triple points on Autism Speaks donations of $1 or more.
Must be a PowerUp Rewards member to apply for the triple PowerUp Rewards point bonus. Triple points will be awarded on donation amount only. See store associate for complete details.