Resources for Federal and State Policy Changes
Autism Delaware is currently monitoring policy changes at the federal and state levels. We are very aware that some proposed changes may affect the families that utilize autism-related services. We encourage you to visit the resources listed below to stay on top of what is happening. As always, Autism Delaware will continue to advocate for the disability community.
Visit our Take Action page to see how you can advocate on your family's behalf.
National Advocacy Organizations and Resources to Take Action
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
An advocacy and education organization supporting non-discrimination of people with disabilities.
DREDF is committed to providing easy-to-understand information on some of the most prominent policy concerns like Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Medicaid.
- For information on what's happening with Section 504,
- Visit Protect 504
- Listen to this community briefing Disability Community Briefing: What You Can Do to Stop the Attack on Section 504
- For information on concerns about Medicaid, visit https://dredf.org/hands-off-our-medicaid/
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) - How to take action!
Provides information to take action on public policy concerns. These resources help you understand what steps to take, and how to reach out to your local members of Congress.
- AUCD - Educating Vs Lobbying
- AUCD - Policy Terms in Plain Language
- Other AUCD Resources (includes policy tools like how to reach out to a member of Congress, public hearings, etc.)
- Disability in Delaware by the numbers
The Arc
The Arc is a national organization that offers disability rights advocacy.
The American Association of People with Disabilities
The American Association of People with Disabilities works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
Delaware Advocacy Organizations
Delaware's Alliance on Non-profit Advancement (DANA)
- DANA is is tracking Executive Orders and Federal Policy Changes that could impact non-profit organizations like Autism Delaware that provide necessary services and supports to our community.
A-Team Delaware is a local advocacy organization fighting for disability rights.
- To learn more about A-Team's advocacy efforts and how you can get involved in Delaware based advocacy, visit https://www.ateamde.org/advocacy
- For local resources on ABLE Accounts, Advocacy in Delaware, The Division of Developmental Disability Services (DDDS), community integration, and more visit their Resource Directory https://www.ateamde.org/resource-directory
Resources About Autism and Your Rights
ADA Mid Atlantic is not an advocacy organization, but this resource provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and helps you understand your rights.
Autism Speaks provides information on autism, as well as national advocacy, and more
Autism Society provides resources on new diagnosis, housing, education, employment, vaccines, health and wellness, public policy, and much more
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