Save the Date for Autism Awareness Day! Mark your calendars now and join The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) at the for the 2011 Autism Awareness Day at the NC General Assembly on May 3rd from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. We will have educational programs in the morning on legislative issues and ASNC staff and volunteers available…
Make Your Voice Heard!
There are several upcoming opportunities to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder, get information on budget and policy issues, advocate for services and supports, and educate elected officials. Save the Date for Autism Awareness Day! Mark your calendars now and join The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) at the for the 2011 Autism Awareness Day…
Autism Insurance Introduced! (plus a few other bills)
The North Carolina Legislature has been busy not just looking at the state budget, but introducing policy changing bills. Here are a few of the 35 bills (so far) that The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is monitoring or actively advocating on due to their impact on people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism…
Public Policy and Government Relations at the Autism Society of North Carolina
Greetings from the desk of the Director of Government Relations! My first couple of months at The Autism Society of North Carolina have been a whirlwind of activity. I’m grateful that I finally have a chance to start addressing policy questions in our blog and let everyone know what is happening in public policy for people…
Finding Childcare for Children with Disabilities
This issue is particularly challenging in Wake County right now, as the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) recently began enforcing a policy (Board Policy # 7125) on the books: refusing to transport children beyond their districted school’s boundaries to afterschool centers. Until recently, children could be bused to their afterschool program even if it was outside…
Is $350,000 Enough to Compensate for Humiliation??
Remember the kindergartner who was voted out of his class in Florida in 2008? At the time of this travesty, Alex Barton was being evaluated and was later diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, which is an autism spectrum disorder. According to federal court documents,…
Be Your Child’s Best Advocate! Application Deadline December 31
Join the ranks of parents and self-advocates who have been trained through the NC Partners in Policymaking! Learn to advocate at all levels: locally, regionally, and nationally. This is a no-cost opportunity that is truly outstanding. You will benefit, whether you’re a parent or an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability. I was honored…