Dear John,

As you’re likely aware, conversations are taking place in Washington D.C. right now that could have profound and wide-reaching impacts on the autism community. We need your help now to ensure the voices of people on the spectrum and their families are a part of these conversations.

Take two minutes to send a letter to your members of Congress asking them to join the Congressional Autism Caucus, a bipartisan and bicameral coalition of lawmakers devoted to meeting the unique needs of people with autism. The letter is pre-drafted, so it takes just two clicks to make your voice heard.

Federal policies shape everything from healthcare access to education, employment, research funding and more. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, there’s no denying that government policies and advocacy can have an outsized impact on the autism community.

What’s at stake

• Healthcare: Ensuring continued access to critical autism services through Medicaid and insurance coverage.
• Education: 50 years of progress for special education funding and policies that support autistic students.
• Financial Security: Making sure autistic people and their loved ones have the tools and equal opportunity to save for their futures.
• Employment: Policies to enhance job opportunities/job training programs for people with autism and protecting workplace accommodations.
• Research: Securing $400 million in annual federal investments to drive scientific breakthroughs and improve support services.

Now more than ever, we must take action to ensure the voices of the autism community are heard loud and clear by lawmakers in Congress. As the country’s largest and most trusted advocate for people with autism, Autism Speaks is uniquely positioned to amplify those voices so they cannot be ignored. Right now, we need your voice.

Send a letter to your elected officials now, urging them to reaffirm their commitment to people with autism and their families by joining the Congressional Autism Caucus.

Thank you for being an advocate for the autism community.

Together in action,

Keith Wargo
President & CEO
Autism Speaks