Advocates for Autism

We can't wait to see you at Autism Advocacy Day on April 9th! **Everyone will need to use the Ashburton Park entrance on Bowdoin Street because the main entrance on Beacon Street is currently closed for construction**

We're thrilled @KimDriscollMA will kick off Autism Advocacy Day on April 9th - that we'll recognize 2 legislators for their steadfast support of the #Autism community - that profoundly autistic cellist Adam Mandela Walden will perform for us! Register w/the QR code now #mapoli

Today Adam Mandela Walden, a cellist/composer with profound autism, rehearsed for Autism Advocacy Day on April 9th. If you haven't registered yet, scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click: tinyurl.com/RegisterAutismAd… To learn more about Adam: tinyurl.com/AdamBerklee #mapoli

AFAM is a coalition of AMAZING organizations that support autistic people EVERY DAY, including @TheArcofMass @flutiefdn @Autismcentralma @AutismConnectMA @MassAdvocates @autismspeaksbos @LifeworksArc @NortheastArc @charlesrivercen @bridgewellorg Register for Autism Advocacy Day👇

Autism Advocacy Day will take place on April 9th - just about a month away! Register by scanning the flyer's QR code or clicking: tinyurl.com/RegisterAutismAd… Hope to see you there! #Mapoli

Save the date!!! Hope to see YOU there!! #mapoli #AutismAdvocacy

Blue Envelope Bill reported out of Transportation Comm & now with Sen Ways & Means! AFAM is grateful to lead sponsors @Jo_Comerford @RepKayKhan & Transportation Chairs @BrendanCrighton Rep Bill Straus! Law enforcement supports this bill to avert tragic misunderstandings #mapoli

Thanks to Rep @joshscutler & @SenMikeMoore for championing H141/S119 to expand Nicky's Law's abuse registry protections to those in MassHealth Day Habilitation. AFAM & @TheArcofMass @mauraAtTheArcMA were proud to testify in support of this vital safety legislation #mapoli

Thanks @Barber4StateRep & Senator John Keenan for championing H128/S97 to ensure MassHealth continues to cover ABA for people when they become adults, where ABA is a medical necessity. AFAM, @TheArcofMass, @CASProviders & others testified in support of the important bill #mapoli

Thanks @BrendanCrighton & @RepTonyCabral for championing H437/S253 to expand access to qualified school interpreters! AFAM & @MassAdvocates' supporters joined families & legal aid attorneys in testifying for these crucial bills before the Education Comm #mapoli