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On Behalf of the Washington Autism Alliance, an organization that serves constituents throughout Washington State, we respectfully request that the ACGME Review Committee for Psychiatry establish a definitive requirement for educational instruction and practical clinical experience concerning the care of individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ASD/IDD).

We want to share an important update regarding SB 6070, the Purple Alert legislation.

The 2026 legislative session has officially come to an end, and four bills were passed that our team at the Washington Autism Alliance tirelessly advocated for and have now been sent to the governor’s desk to be signed. HB 1795 – Student Safety & DignityThis law limits the use of restraint and isolation in schools, […]

Since 2007, our partners and supporters have been pivotal in helping the Washington Autism Alliance achieve our mission and bring our vision forward: expanding access to healthcare, education, and essential services for individuals with autism and related intellectual and developmental disabilities. Because of you, we have helped secure a strong legislative foundation for future generations […]

Today marked a significant cutoff in the Washington State Legislative Calendar. We are pleased to report that, with your collective support, several crucial public policies successfully advanced through the policy committees. The bills that progressed include: Path Forward for Legislation Our legislative efforts are ongoing. The successful bills must navigate three additional stages to become […]

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