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 […]
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 […]
There are many ways you can support our work for the Texas Autism community this April! Create your own Give Back Event, start a friends, family or business Autism Walk team, or participate virtually and we’ll ship you a tee! Check out our Autism Acceptance resources and find a way […]
Click here for the Tranquility Ordering Guide + Resources Dr. Hannah MacNaul, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, LSSP, and Janet Firestone discuss tips, strategies, and incontinence solutions. Understanding incontinence issues and products that are available for young children through adulthood can lead to better comfort and quality of life! The presentation can […]
We had a very active December connecting with our community! We kicked off the month with our AST Family Holiday Party at Boys & Girls Club Austin. Thank you to our Holiday Party committee members – Ashleigh from ACES, Amanda from RiverKids, and Kate from KidsCare, thank you for all of your hard work! Thank […]
Take Action Now! It takes just seconds to ask your Texas legislator to oppose school vouchers in HB 1 & SB 1. TAKE ACTION HERE The Autism Society of Texas and every major disability advocacy group in Texas opposes private school vouchers because they are not in the best interest […]
11/9/23: Shortly after we posted this article, a 4th Special Session was called that includes HB1 & SB1 -school voucher bills. Please complete our Action Alert that takes just seconds to complete- Take Action- Oppose HB1 & SB 1- School Vouchers: https://www.votervoice.net/AutismSociety/Campaigns/109040/Respond The Texas Legislative Special Session ends Tuesday […]
