Please view artwork & vote for our semi-finalists for the 2020 Season of Giving Art & Photography Contest! You can bid to win these fantastic pieces now in our Season of Giving silent auction here: https://www.32auctions.com/SeasonOfGiving2020 Congratulations to all of our talented semi-finalists, listed below along with their entry: •“Violet […]
Check out what’s happening in November! So much!!! Free Advocacy Training Series, Putt Fore Autism, Phil’s Ice House/Amy’s Ice Cream night, new Houston Support Group, Austin Marathon, Art & Photo Contest, & Season of Giving Launch Party! Read the November newsletter here. Subscribe here.
Check out what’s happening this month! It’s not too late to sign up for the Virtual Texas Autism Bike Ride & Fun Run happening 10/25! We also have free advocacy training series throughout November! Read the October newsletter here. Subscribe here.
TAKE ACTION BY TUESDAY 10/27/20! Bring back protections against discrimination in the Social Work Code of Conduct! On October 12, 2020 at a joint meeting, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners and the Behavioral Health Executive Council accepted suggested language from Governor Abbott to remove protections against discrimination […]
Art & Photo contest deadline extended to Thursday, 11/4 at midnight! The 2020 Season of Giving Photo and Art Contest, benefiting Autism Society of Texas, is open to autistic photographers and artists, as well as those with a connection to autism. The entries will be displayed online and auctioned in […]
Check out our September newsletter! From AutFest at Home: The Sequel, to our Virtual Texas Autism Bike Ride & Fun Run, to our online support groups and advococy initiatives, we have a lot going on throughout the month! Read the September newsletter here. Subscribe here.
A note from Autism Society of Texas: We encourage everyone to vote on November 3rd, or early vote if you can! Need more voting information such as locations and other important details? Check this website: https://www.votetexas.gov Are you registered to vote? Calling all autistic adults, parent/caregivers of those with autism, […]
Hurricane Laura Information: Assistance & Resources If you are a family or an adult with autism seeking assistance after Hurricane Laura: If you have phone or internet service, please contact the organizations below for support. Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/hurricane-relief/hurricane-laura-relief.html Texas 211 https://www.211texas.org/211/ Provides a voluntary registry for people who need assistance […]
Another action is required to move the ABA program forward! Your efforts, along with other advocates and providers, pushed the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to take a small step forward in implementing the Medicaid ABA benefit! HHSC has sent a letter asking the Governor’s office and the Legislative […]
It’s time to flex our advocacy muscles and let our Texas Legislators and leadership know that we expect the state agency in charge of “Improving the health, safety and well-being of Texans with good stewardship of public resources” to immediately implement the Medicaid IBI/ABA Services Benefit. You might remember advocating […]
