National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Read more about how AST is helping with employment in our NDEAM 2021 Newsletter here!
Kate Ferguson
October News
Our October Newsletter is out – read about AutFest early bird deadline, Putt Fore Autism, new support groups, and more! Read more here. Subscribe here.
Advocacy Action Alert: Congress Must Include Home & Community Based Services In the Budget
ADVOCACY ACTION ALERT! Tell Your Members of Congress that Plans for $3.5 Trillion Spending Package Must Include Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) BACKGROUND Medicaid is the largest source of funding for assistance with daily living for people with disabilities. Medicaid Home and community-based services (HCBS) have been grossly underfunded […]
Take Action Now! Voting Rights Under Fire in the Special Session
Protect Voting Rights For All! The Special Session in the Texas Legislature begins on July 8! AST expects that there will be voting bills that have the potential to negatively impact current disability voting rights. Thankfully the discriminatory bill that was proposed (SB 7) in the Regular Legislative Session did […]
Advocacy Updates – Texas 87th Legislature Special Session
Advocacy Updates – Texas 87th Legislature THANK YOU! Thanks to your efforts, the Autism Society of Texas was successful in several areas during the 87th Legislative session! Below is a summary of bills that became law. SPECIAL SESSION begins on July 8! The topics have not yet been designated, but […]
Now accepting submissions for the Season of Giving Art Contest!
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 […]
Brown Bag Learning Series | Self-Care During COVID-19 For Autistic Adults
The following links, resources, and activities are mentioned in the video, “Self-Care during COVID-19 for Autistic Adults” presented by Spectrum Services & Autism Society of Texas Board Member, Sal Silinonte. Groups:First, to help beat social isolation and get involved, our groups for autistic adults are on our website calendar here. […]
Supporter Spotlight: Ann Hart
One of Autism Society of Texas’ (AST) biggest long term supporters is Ann Hart. From facilitating AST’s monthly Austin Parent & Caregiver Support Group to taking on the role of Board President, Ann is thoroughly woven into the fabric of the Autism Society of Texas. The Hart Family ( Dave, Ann, […]
Brown Bag Learning Series | Coping Strategies During COVID-19
Check out Spark Learning’s slideshow on coping strategies during COVID-19 Spark Learning Power Point Presentation COVID-19 Check out other resources from Spark Learning: Cool Down Cards Coronavirus Social Story First-Then Visual Online Resources Online School Social Story Washing Hands Social Story Washing Hands Task Analysis Wearing Masks Social Story Others […]