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 […]
The Autism Society Launches New Brand with Accessibility Standards, Created with the Autism Community Rockville, MD — The Autism Society has launched a new brand developed with the Autism community in an inclusive process that ensures accessibility standards for those seeking connection to resources, support and community. Over the course […]
Take Action! Tell federal legislators to support the Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA), by completing this action alert. Update: August 13, 2021 We are saddened to learn additional information on the death of Xavier Hernandez. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported on August 11, 2021 that Xavier’s cause of death […]
2020 was an unusual year, but at the Autism Society of Texas we were able to grow programs and add staff, reaching more people impacted by autism statewide. Read the full year-end review 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, […]
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.
Breaking news! The Autism CARES Act passed through the U.S. House of Representatives on 7/24/19 & will move to the U.S. Senate! Please contact Senator Cornyn & Senator Cruz and ask them to support the Autism CARES Act, (S.427). EMAIL OUR SENATORS HERE! You can also call them at (202) […]
Find out what’s happening this month! From Autism Awareness Night with the Round Rock Express, to a yogurt family social with our El Paso chapter, and multiple support groups, there’s a lot going on! Read the newsletter here. Subscribe here.
Check out what’s happening in the last half of May! Read the newsletter here.
April may be over, but as usual, we’ll be spreading acceptance and awareness year-round! Check out our May newsletter! The Hunter Hinze Fund is accepting applications, we have multiple events this month including First Responder Community Day, The Possibility of Disability Art Show, and our Texas Autism Bike Ride and […]
