Learn about event logistics and what to expect at Advocacy Day, hosted during each Texas Legislative regular session. The Texas Legislative Session is held during odd years and convenes the second Tuesday in January for 140 days. Our next regular session will begin January 12-May 31, 2027. Register for Texas […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2025 Advocates Call on Texas Legislature to Make a Bold Investment in Special Education Press Conference to be Held at Texas Capitol on March 19 (House Press Room, CAP 2W.6) AUSTIN, TX – Parents, educators, students, and disability advocates from across Texas will gather at […]
Job Description: El Paso | Community Engagement Coordinator Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator Location: Hybrid/Flexible. Office: Solana Shops at Sunland Mall, El Paso, TX Position Type: Part-Time, 6-Month Contract (with potential for renewal) Hourly Rate: $17–$21/hour (Dependent on Experience) Hours: 20 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends for […]
Kimberly Griego has been part of the Autism Society El Paso Chapter board for many years and was a part of our Autistic Advisory panel before joining our AST board two years ago. Read our interview with Kimberly below! What is your connection to Autism and/or the Autism community? I […]
After taking a class on early childhood development at Baylor University, Dalton Kendrick decided to get his Master’s in Educational Psychology. During the last year of his master’s program, he enrolled in ACT LEND, a 9-month training through UT Austin that prepares professionals in a wide range of careers to […]
February was a short month, but a super busy one! We had so much fun at our Team Autism aid station at the Austin Marathon! Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported Autism Society of Texas, our Mile 19 Aid Station was a huge success thanks […]
89th Legislative Issues Below are some of our top priorities during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. We are supporting (or opposing) numerous other issues and bills that have an impact on children and adults with Autism, as well as their loved ones and support people. Community Attendant Wages Community Care […]
From our 2/15/25 Advocacy Newsletter There has been confusion and uneasiness recently as news outlets publish announcements and articles discussing the potential for federal agencies and funding mechanisms that support people with disabilities to be dismantled or terminated. We discuss an overview of some recent issues below, along with resources […]
We’re excited to share an important update about the future of our El Paso chapter’s operations. In order to streamline processes and expand our reach, we’re transitioning to a new organizational structure that will better position us for success! We are thrilled to announce that we will be fully integrating […]
School vouchers, also referred to as an Educational Savings Account (ESA), allow funds allocated for public education to be used for private school tuition and other education expenses. While vouchers may sound like a great option for families, there are several issues the Autism Society of Texas and many other […]
