This September, we highlight National Suicide Prevention Month, Anti-Bullying, Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15), Election and Voting Resources.
In addition, the Autism Socitety of America shares its Training and Resource Center. Public policy resources include contact information for accessing action alerts for reauthorizations of the CARES Act, one pager explainers on overturning of the Chevron Doctrine, election resource page, and voting guide.
Policy Resources
The Autism CARES Act must be reauthorized by September 30th. Learn how you can make your voice heard by sending a letter to your congress member with our action alert.
See the Autism Society’s Autism Justice Center one-page explainer on the Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine & How it Could Impact Disability Community.
Election Day is coming up! The Autism Society of America has released a comprehensive Election Resource page and Voting Guide designed to support Autistic individuals through every step of the voting process.
National Suicide Prevention Month
- MAINE Crisis Resources
- Autism Society Resource: An Overview of the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Autism Society Resource: National Suicide Prevention Month (Facebook Live episode)
Anti-Bullying Resources
- Autism Society Resource: Anti-Bullying Month Facebook Live Episode
- Autism Society Resource Series: “Athletics, Autism, and Navigating COVID” with Anthony Ianni
- PACER’s: National Bullying Prevention
Navigating Adult Services
Featured National Resources
- Autism Society Resource: Safety Toolkit Resource: Includes “What is Autism?” flyer, Letter to IEP team, Emergency Identification Sheet, and more!