Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: NC Governor’s budget released What’s next in the state’s budget Federal budget update: continuing resolution passes US House and Senate Ongoing efforts to protect Medicaid Governor’s budget released Governor Stein released his budget recommendations on March 19, 2025. Included in those recommendations is $5 million in…
A Journey with Autism: Exploring Italy Through My Son’s Eyes
My recent trip to Italy got me thinking deeply about my son, Raunaq, and his experience with autism. At 26, he’s navigated life through a lens that, as much as I talk about autism every day, I’ve struggled to fully understand. Raunaq has nonverbal, level 3 autism, which presents unique challenges that shape his world…
Public Policy Update
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: NC General Assembly I/DD Caucus Meeting and Advocacy Day – *** Meeting time updated to 11 a.m.-1 p.m. *** Federal News – Congress and the new Administration What you can do to educate lawmakers on autism How to get in touch and what to say NC…
Autism And Daylight Saving Time: Get Ready for Time Change
Autism and Daylight Saving Time can be a complicated combination. Many individuals with autism value routine. It makes them feel secure to know when and why something is happening. So when the time changes each spring and fall, some individuals may feel a loss of control and have a more difficult time adjusting than some…
Protect Medicaid Before It’s Too Late
The 2025 federal budget deliberations taking place in Washington, D.C., put Medicaid at unprecedented risk. The Budget Committee’s most recent draft instructs the Energy and Commerce Committee, which funds Medicaid, to cut at least $880 billion from its budget over the next 10 years. Medicaid is crucial for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD),…
Support for Black Families Impacted by Autism
Starting with a vision The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC), through its partnerships with programs focused on supporting people of color, is proud to carry on the legacy of Betty Camp: ASNC co-founder, former Board Chair, and Black parent of an autistic child. More than 40 years ago, Ms. Camp recognized the need for…
Leading the Way: Changing Perceptions About Autism for Black Families
As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we take this opportunity to recognize just a few of our many Black community members who share the Autism Society of North Carolina mission to ensure all families affected by autism are empowered to get what they need to thrive. In their different roles and professions,…
News from ASNC Camp Royall
The Autism Society of North Carolina is pleased to share some important Camp Royall updates. After many years as camp director, Sara Gage recently resigned her position with Camp Royall to pursue new opportunities. She has been a central figure in the life of Camp Royall and has impacted the lives of countless campers and…