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Make Make Your Voice Heard: Join Us for 2025 Texas Autism Advocacy Day!

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The Autism Society of Texas is active in the Texas legislature and advocates on behalf of Texans living with Autism. We work with legislators, their staff and state agencies to identify and magnify key policy issues that impact children and adults with Autism. Autism Society of Texas staff also serve on the Autism Society of America’s Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. We are committed to keeping the Autism community up-to-date on what’s going on in Texas and at the Federal level.

Join us for the 2025 Texas Autism Advocacy Day at the Texas State Capitol! This is a unique opportunity for self-advocates, parents, nonprofit groups, and other stakeholders to engage directly with legislators and advocate for policies that impact individuals with Autism and their loved ones. No prior advocacy experience is required—we welcome everyone! If you are not comfortable speaking with legislators or their staff, we will assign you to a group with an appointed spokesperson.


Event Schedule:

9:00 AM – 3:15 PM
(Check-in begins at 8:45 AM. Latecomers are welcome to join at any time.)

  • Morning Session: Training & coaching from guest speakers on legislative issues.
  • Lunch Break: Lunch is included with registration.
  • Afternoon Session: Scheduled visits with legislators and their staff.

Attendees-After 3/12/25, shirts will be first come, first served, with limited size choices. (Those registered on 3/11 or before will get their first choice tee size).

We will email all registered participants with detailed event information a few days before Advocacy Day.


Registration & Financial Assistance

  • Individual Registration: $15 (includes lunch)
  • Registration Deadline: March 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT
  • Financial Assistance Available: If you require a scholarship, email Adriana Crostley at adriana@texasautismsociety.org.

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Sponsorship Opportunity

Support our advocacy efforts during this legislative session! Your sponsorship helps amplify the voices of Autistic individuals and families, ensuring policies that promote inclusion, accessibility, and essential services.

Event Sponsor – $400
Includes:

  • Logo on event t-shirt (must register before March 12)
  • Two free individual registrations
  • Recognition on the event webpage
  • Social media post recognizing all sponsors


Become a Sponsor


Community Partners

Support the Texas Autism community by helping to offset event costs. Ideal for small Companies, Organizations and Individuals.

Organization Partner: $125
Includes:
-Name on tee (must register before March 12)
-One individual registration.


Additional Information

  • Parking: Available at the Capitol Visitor’s Parking Garage (1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701).
  • Comfort & Accessibility: Walking is required; we recommend wearing comfortable footwear.
  • Advocacy Resources:

Contact Information

For questions or assistance, please contact: info@texasautismsociety.org (512) 479-4199 Ext. 1

Have advocacy issues, questions or concerns about Texas or Federal issues? Email advocacy@texasautismsociety.org.

We look forward to advocating with you on March 31, 2025!