1/ Autism CARES has been sent to the president for signature. We are excited that the bill includes language that promotes inclusion and progress for people with profound autism.

Hit the Hill one last time in 2024 with my favorite advocacy partner. Also got to grab dinner with one of my best friends. 💚🇺🇸💪

Presence Means Progress - mailchi.mp/profoundauti...
Learn more about what the passage of Autism CARES means to our community.

Congress is considering legislation that will recognize Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), helping to lead to better data collection and workforce development. People with profound autism depend on DSPs for support. Please take quick action at the provided link.

🔗https://ow.ly/M0Pj50UmNWZ

Every story needs to be told. We are grateful that Jack's has been told in such a beautiful way. We hope you'll take time to watch this and share it with others:

🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFtzk3G3NIw&t=4s

We had a busy Washington Wednesday today advocating for the profound autism community with the US Senate! Presence and positivity matter. Learn more about our federal advocacy efforts here www.profoundautism.org/advocacy/fed...

Hello world. It's Giving Tuesday. If you are fortunate enough to have funds to share, I hope you'll consider donating to the Profound Autism Alliance: www.profoundautism.org?form=2024Giv...

Neither rain nor shine nor the Thanksgiving holiday will keep us from going to the store. Thank you to the employees who are working. Jack was very happy to keep his routine.

Sometimes, it's hard to have an attitude of gratitude when exhaustion and laundry and the need for sameness win the day. We hope moments of peace surprise those of you who need them today.

People with profound autism and their caregivers frequently feel isolated, particularly during the holidays. Connections mean a lot and don't have to be overly complicated.

Great news! Autism CARES (HR 7213) has passed the U.S. Senate and returns to the House for consideration after Thanksgiving recess. Stay tuned for updates. Thanks for your positive, effective advocacy!

Register for advocacy alerts here: 🔗 www.votervoice.net/mobile/Profo...

Recent recommendations promote fewer treatment hours and more caregiver-mediated intervention. Sounds good, right? But are the realities of those with profound autism contemplated in these recommendations?

Read about this here: 🔗 ow.ly/bGip50UbFhx