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Dear Washington Autism Community, As we enter Autism Acceptance Month, I am writing to you on behalf of the Washington Autism Alliance (WAA) as we continue to foster a culture of acceptance, understanding, and inclusion for autistic individuals of all ages.  While Global Autism Awareness is on April 2nd and April is designated as the […]

How are you going to show your support and acceptance for autism? During Autism Acceptance Month, we are asking that you think of ways you can show support of Washington’s autistic community members and take action.  Ideas for how you can show your support during Autism Acceptance Month:  For the past 16 years, we have […]

The purpose of this resource is to support students, families, educators, and other school partners with planning for transition into summer and next school year. As schools continue these planning activities and supports specific to students with disabilities, here are a few key points and considerations: Evaluations and Eligibility• Individualized Education Program (IEP) – Initial IEPs must […]

Have you heard of Jordyn Zimmerman? Jordyn is an autistic woman who is leading the charge as a non speaking advocate for disability rights. School was a struggle for Jordyn and her intelligence was grossly underestimated when she was younger. Thanks to advocacy, her life began to change when she was 18 years old. Assistive […]

Washington Autism Alliance was excited to welcome Dr. Kim Kressin this year to be part of our WAA board. Dr. Kressin is autistic, a neurodiversity advocate and physician. She is working tirelessly to decrease barriers in health care for autistics. We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Kressin as the  Chair of our Health Care […]

Washington Autism Alliance applauds Washington State Legislature for passage of Senate Bill 5883 - Concerning the burden of proof for special education (disputes) due process hearings. Currently, one disadvantage of the burden of proof in special education disputes in Washington state is that it places a significant responsibility on families, particularly those who may not […]