Policy Advocacy

Part of AuSM’s mission is ensuring that our laws and public policies support individuals and families living with autism. AuSM is committed to helping your voice be heard.

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Here, your voice matters.

Part of AuSM’s mission is ensuring that our laws and public policies support individuals and families living with autism. This is why AuSM is committed to helping your voice be heard at the Minnesota legislature as well as creating public policy by maintaining a presence on key committees, task forces, and organizations. Please act on alerts, letting decision-makers know that the Minnesota autism community is active, engaged and ready to speak out.

We invite you to apply to join the AuSM Advocacy Committee (AAC). The purpose of the AAC is to create a unified voice and to offer support and resources to advocates looking to effect positive change for the autism community. AAC is a committee of the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) Board of Directors. The role of the AAC is to examine legislative activity, make recommendations to the AuSM Board, and represent AuSM’s official policy positions in public forums. AAC Code of Conduct »

2023 Legislative Priorities

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Latest News

Advocacy Alert: Disability Services Should Be Accessible Services

The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disability Center, The Autism Society of MN and Disability Law Center have teamed up to ask state leaders to…

AuSM Advocacy Committee Listening Session

Please join our policy committee for a review of the legislative agenda we are currently working on. This listening session will also be a time…

Advocacy Update: March 10, 2021

AuSM’s Advocacy Committee has been working hard on our package of accessibility bills and we’re currently at an important point. We need your help! Advocacy…

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Position Statements

Review position statements crafted by the Autism Society of Minnesota.

Position Statements

Advocacy Resources

Resources and tips to assist you with advocacy efforts.

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