The act was passed in 2006 and is the primary source of federal funding for autism research, services, training and more.
Congress approved a short-term extension of the federal funding legislation, but that expired at the end of September.DOTHAN, Ala. - Advocates for the Autism CARES Act say it is important lawmakers renew this piece of legislation.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to re-up the Autism CARES Act with a few new changes. However, the Senate failed to act on this piece of legislation. That’s why Congress has since further extended the CARES Act through December. “The CARES Act has a lot to do with services across the United States and even more importantly the training to train people to be able to serve those individuals,” Shelby Dipilla said.“That is one reason we are so passionate about it,” she said.
“Just advocating to get more resources for our families and clients, as well as making sure they have access to services. It was really beneficial to be able to go out and meet other professionals, as well as talking to the people that have the opportunity to give us those resources,” Rorie, a student analyst at Beacon of Hope, recalled.The newest version of the act would pay nearly $2 billion for research and professional training.
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