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SUMMARY:21st Annual Autism Advocacy Day - Safeguarding Our Future: Defending Critical Services for the Autism Community
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Autism Advocacy Day\nSafeguarding Our Future: Defending Critical Services for the Autism Community\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30AM\nGreat Hall\, Massachusetts State House\nAutism Advocacy Day is an annual event that brings self-advocates\, families\, friends\, and professionals together at the Massachusetts State House to make their voices heard on issues that matter most to the autism community.   \nIn this urgent moment when essential supports and services are threatened\, this year’s theme is Safeguarding Our Future: Defending Critical Services for the Autism Community. Hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts and Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM)\, this empowering event is an opportunity to learn about legislative priorities\, connect with fellow advocates\, and meet directly with your state legislators to share your stories.  \nWe will be honoring Senator Paul Feeney and Representative Vanna Howard for their incredible work supporting this community.  \nJoin us at the Massachusetts State House for the 21st Annual Autism Advocacy Day on Wednesday\, April 8 as we come together to defend critical services\, uplift the voices of the autism community\, and honor this year’s legislative champions. 
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/21st-annual-autism-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Events,AFAM
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Autism Advocacy Day Pre-Event Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) and The Arc of Massachusetts on March 19 at 12:00PM for a webinar designed to help you feel confident and prepared for Autism Advocacy Day 2026. \nWe’ll review this year’s key legislative priorities impacting the autism community\, walk through what to expect on Autism Advocacy Day\, and share practical tips for meeting with your legislators and telling your story. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned advocate\, this webinar will help you make the most of Autism Advocacy Day on April 8. \nThis webinar also serves as the kickoff of AFAM’s new webinar series. We want to know what topics you would most like to see covered in future webinars. Share your ideas here. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-autism-advocacy-day-pre-event-training-webinar/
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