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 […]
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 […]
Learn more about our exciting plans for the virtual Texas Autism Bike Ride & Fun Run, meet our amazing supporters, Amy & Michael Ota, learn about AutFestTexas: The Sequel on 9/13, and the continuation of many of our free groups online for teens, kids and adults! Read it here. Subscribe […]
Did you know the University of Texas Law Scholars have a pro bono law clinic covering many topics that assist families and individuals impacted by autism and other disabilities? Free assistance is available in Spanish and English. This clinic, known as the INCLUDE Project of the Mithoff Pro Bono Program, […]
Check out what’s happening in July! Free kids & teens social groups, help us provide funds for adult scholarships through the Hunter Hinze Fund, support & rec groups for autistic adults, support groups for caregivers, Zumba for Autism, and Respite & Support Services Brown Bag Learning Event! Read it here. […]
Please note, we will just have one newsletter at the start of the month in June, July & August. Read the June newsletter here. Subscribe here.
