We are thrilled to announce that Jacquie Benestante has been named as the Executive Director of Autism Society of Texas (AST). Jacquie has been a part of AST for over 6 years and was most recently Interim Executive Director. Before that, Jacquie served as Deputy Director and has experience working […]
Porque la experiencia del Autismo no es una sola cosa. Porque es muchas cosas. Y porque la conexión entre estas experiencias eres tú. Porque vemos a tí. Tu manera de pensar. Los sueños que tienes dentro. Los talentos que traes. Porque no puedes ser categorizado en cajitas ordenadas. Porque rompes […]
Our November 2021 Newsletter is out – read about AutFest, Putt Fore Autism, new support groups, and more! Read more here.
Starting October 22nd through 31st, when you donate $19 or more to AST at this special link you will receive a limited edition USGP 11” x17” print of a painting by Jack, a young artist on the spectrum who is passionate about Formula 1. This print is a special collaboration between […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Read more about how AST is helping with employment in our NDEAM 2021 Newsletter here!
Our October Newsletter is out – read about AutFest early bird deadline, Putt Fore Autism, new support groups, and more! Read more here. Subscribe here.
Our September 2021 newsletter has great information about AutFest Texas happening in Dallas, Houston & Austin (and a virtual option!), the AUTonomy panel discussion series, and support groups happening across the state! Read it here. Subscribe here.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
