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Policy Update: NC Senate Passes Budget; Conference Committee Begins Work
On May 18, the NC Senate passed their version of H259, the Appropriations Act for 2023-2025. The Senate version of the budget spends a little more, primarily on a new economic incentive fund designed to turn NC-based research into marketable products. The differences between the NC House version and the NC Senate version will be…
The Tools that Help Me Organize a Neurodivergent Life
I live at the intersection between ADHD and Autism. While I love my neurodivergent brain (most of the time), there is absolutely no doubt that I have to organize my life strategically to stay on top of #adulting. Not going to lie, even though I have extensive coping systems in place, some stuff falls through…
Parenting the Young Adult with Low Support Needs
I’ve entered that phase of motherhood that most of us don’t prepare for – the parent of a young adult on the spectrum with low support needs. It is a tricky time when we see our young adults have the capacity to become independent, but they need some help, and we may not know as…
25th annual Triangle Run/Walk for Autism
Join us on October 14 in downtown Raleigh! This amazing community event will improve the lives of children and adults with autism by raising funds to support local programs. You must register by noon on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 to participate. The Triangle Run Walk for Autism will be at Halifax Mall in Downtown Raleigh….
Triad Run/Walk for Autism
Join us on Saturday, September 23, in Greensboro! This amazing and fun-filled community event will improve the lives of autistic children and adults by raising funds to support local autism programs. You must register online by noon on Wednesday, September 20, to participate. The Triad Run/Walk for Autism will be held at…
WNC Run/Walk for Autism
Join us on Saturday, September 16! The 18th annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism is an amazing and fun-filled community event that helps improve the lives of autistic children and adults by raising funds to support local autism programs. You must register online by noon on Thursday, September 14, to participate. The WNC…
Public Policy Update: Governor’s Budget Released, Medicaid Expansion Bill Advances, Medicaid Services Updates
On March 15, the Governor released his budget proposal. It is quite extensive, and in this entry, we have listed some highlights of items that have an impact on many people on the autism spectrum and their families and which address our public policy priorities. Health and Human Services $126 million for 2,000 more Innovations waiver…
New Hanover County moms night out
Join other moms and caregivers from the Chapter for a night out at Indochine, 7 Wayne Drive, Wilmington! Appetizers and tea or soda will be provided. Please RSVP to newhanoverchapter@autismsociety-nc.org by Friday, Feb 1o. For more information, join the Chapter Facebook group, www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.newhanover or email newhanoverchapter@autismsociety-nc.org.