Good Day! Here is today’s Autism News Digest for today, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Advocacy Corner

• South Florida Nonprofit Launches Web Series to Give Voice to Those With Autism
• Mom and daughter share journey of living with autism
• Helping loved ones with autism transition into the adult world
• Autism Action Day held at State Capitol
• Government, opposition spar over exclusion of autistic children from daycares
• Community Came Together for Biggest Covina Chalk Art Festival in History

Acceptance and Awareness

• ‘A source of pride and learning:’ Autistic students reflect on their experiences at UP
• Myrtle Beach builds reputation for being autism-friendly vacation destination
• Central Ohio advocates working to connect people with autism to jobs
• Community steps up to help high school student on autism spectrum find last-minute senior prom date
• UNC community reflects on neurodivergent accessibility and awareness
• SPELLERS screenings across the state shines light on difference between Autism awareness and acceptance
• Livingston Officials Declare April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month

On The Beat

• Philly Sheriff unveils autism initiative

The Brilliant and Talented

• Little Miami high schoolers celebrate student manager with autism
• Years of Perseverance Lead to Communication Breakthrough for Non-Verbal Woman With Autism

Awesome Advocates

• How One Woman Secured $200,000 in Grants for Her Autistic Children