The U.S. House is working on a federal budget that could cut funding for Medicaid and important programs that support people with disabilities. These potential cuts would hurt people with autism who need services to live and work in their communities. Right now, members of the House are making decisions about how to put into…
Public Policy Update | NC Senate Passes Budget
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: NC Senate passes budget What IS included in Senate budget What is NOT included in Senate budget Other budgetary issues Whatās next in the state budget process? Actions you can take now NC Senate passes budget The NC Senate released its budget legislation on Monday, April…
Setting the Record Straight on Autism
Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy made comments about autism and prevalence. His statements have drawn national attention because they do not reflect the facts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other researchersāmany right here in North Carolinaāhave spent decades studying autism and sharing reliable, science-based information. The Autism Society of…
CDC Releases New Data on Autism Prevalence
On Tuesday, April 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest update on autism prevalence among 4- and 8-year-olds monitored through the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. The data shows an increase in prevalence: 1 in 31 8-year-olds 1 in 34 4-year-olds This is a rise from the…
Public Policy Update
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: NC Governor’s budget released What’s next in the state’s budget Federal budget update: continuing resolution passes US House and Senate Ongoing efforts to protect Medicaid Governorās budget released Governor Stein released his budget recommendations on March 19, 2025.Ā Included in those recommendations is $5 million in…
Public Policy Update
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: NC General AssemblyĀ I/DD Caucus Meeting and Advocacy Day – *** Meeting time updated to 11 a.m.-1 p.m. *** Federal News – Congress and the new Administration What you can do to educate lawmakers on autism How to get in touch and what to say NC…
Protect Medicaid Before It’s Too Late
The 2025 federal budget deliberations taking place in Washington, D.C., put Medicaid at unprecedented risk. The Budget Committeeās most recent draft instructs the Energy and Commerce Committee, which funds Medicaid, to cut at least $880 billion from its budget over the next 10 years. Medicaid is crucial for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD),…
Public Policy Update
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: Public Policy Targets for 2025 & 2026 NC General Assembly and new state administration New Congress and Federal Administration begin work in Washington, DCĀ What you can do to help educate lawmakers on autismĀ How to get in touch and what to say Public Policy Priorities…
Elections 2024: Get Ready to Vote!
As a reminder, the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is sharing information about voting in North Carolina during this election year through blog articles, social media posts, and other channels. Much attention will be paid this year to state primaries, U.S. Congressional races, and state legislative races. As a nonprofit organization, ASNC does not…