BDevon Autism Speaks

Manager, Public Policy on the AS Advocacy Team - working hard to increase acceptance of and improve services for people on the spectrum and their families.

[autism speaks @autismspeaks]

Thanks to @RepEBJ and @RepAdamSchiff legislation was introduced to provide funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Act & the Assistive Technology Act to address the needs of youth with disabilities, including students w/ autism, during the pandemic. https://t.co/HRUp5687oG

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

After years of #advocacy, #Tennessee just became the 50th and final state to address #autism coverage in state-regulated health benefit plans!

https://t.co/YalMEFhfb3

[BDevon Autism Speaks @BartDevon_AS]

@slooterman @yofav_baldie I know exactly how you feel. Exactly.

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

#TEXAS ADVOCATES
Take 5 minutes to make 5 phone calls before noon today!
Help secure Medicaid Coverage for children with #autism: https://t.co/FzMxh4gpNR

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

Thank you @SenatorMenendez @SenatorEnzi @RepChrisSmith @USRepMikeDoyle for introducing the #AutismCARES Act to support #autism research, services, training, and monitoring. #WhyAutismCARES

[BDevon Autism Speaks @BartDevon_AS]

Ed Dept announced a 3-pronged initiative into the use of restraint and seclusion: compliance review, data collection, and technical assistance.

We will monitor progress and work to ensure schools are safe learning environments for all on the spectrum.

https://t.co/I68rIzkj5o

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

As we ring in the New Year, join us in celebrating some advocacy highlights of 2018!

Read More: https://t.co/bhCFqy0FtC

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

Call your Senators at 202-224-3121 and ask them to VOTE YES on the #IMPROVE Act (H.R.7217) to extend the Money Follows the Person Program and support kids with complex medical conditions. #FundMFP #speaknowforkids

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

HR 7217 has been introduced to support the goals of the #ACEKidsAct and the #EMPOWER Care Act.
URGE Congress to vote YES ON HR 7217 & call 202-224-3121 now!

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

Are you ready to #vote?
Be prepared & check your polling place, ID requirements, and accessibility resources! https://t.co/1Zveu8VgNJ

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

Funding increases in last week's FY19 appropriations "minibus" strengthens supports for #autism.
Read more: https://t.co/k9Mp56fMTG

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

Medicaid-funded #HCBS is critically important to individuals with #autism and their families. Support the #EMPOWER Care Act and #FundMFP! @HouseCommerce

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

#ACEKidsAct will improve care for kids with complex medical conditions & reduce #Medicaid costs! #SpeaksNowforKids and learn more: https://t.co/BAGBBKF4oB

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

The #EMPOWER Care Act unanimously passed the @HouseCommerce #SubHealth today! Thank you @RepGuthrie and @RepDebDingell for your leadership! #FundMFP

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

The ACE Kids Act by @RepJoeBarton and @KathyCastorFL would give states the ability to create enhanced health homes for children with complex care needs enrolled in Medicaid. https://t.co/0AHZJtkAYO

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

Watch the hearing on the #EMPOWER Care Act and the #ACE Kids Act NOW!
https://t.co/z3pdf1lQop

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

TOMORROW AT 10AM
@HouseCommerce Subcommittee on Health has a hearing on TWO important bills: HR 5355 #EMPOWER Care Act & HR 3355 the ACE Kids Act.
Watch online: https://t.co/lDb4YWtVRi

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

Approx. 500,000 youth with autism will enter adulthood over the next 10 years. Here's how Perkins CTE will help: https://t.co/ghPsFmQQ8l

[Autism Speaks Advocacy @autismvotes]

Thank your Members of Congress for reauthorizing #PerkinsCTE - https://t.co/IgbcbU3EWV

[autism speaks @autismspeaks]

Autism Speaks supported legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would delay the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and ensure states protect beneficiaries and providers: https://t.co/mgkC9L5fOI