American Advocacy Group

10/08/2026

🎨 Calling all artists with autism!

The Autism Society Inland Empire is accepting artwork for its 2027 Annual Art Calendar — selected artists are featured in the calendar and considered for future art shows, exhibits, and awareness campaigns.

⏰ Deadline: this Saturday, October 10

Who can apply: artists with autism who live in Riverside or San Bernardino County (original artwork only — no copyrighted characters, please).

How to apply: email your completed application and artwork (scanned artwork preferred) to Lillian Vasquez at [email protected] — include your name, city, age, artwork title, and a short 3–5 sentence bio.

Full details and the application: https://ieautism.org/annual-art-calendar/

Know a young artist who should see this? Tag them below. 👇

American Advocacy Group
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10/04/2026

Got an IHSS Notice of Action you disagree with? You do not have to accept it.

You have 90 days from the date of the county's notice to request a state hearing. And if you are already receiving IHSS, filing within 10 days before the notice takes effect can keep your current hours in place while you wait for a decision.

At the hearing, you will present evidence about your needs: testimony, medical reports, daily logs. Preparation makes the difference.

American Advocacy Group represents families through every step of the appeal. Call (877) 762-0702 for a free evaluation.

10/02/2026

An autism diagnosis by itself does not automatically qualify a child for Protective Supervision. The county looks at how the child’s disability affects their judgment, awareness of danger, and ability to remain safe.

A child with autism may qualify for IHSS if their condition causes them to be unable to recognize danger and they need ongoing supervision.

09/25/2026

If your child wanders away from home, runs toward the street, leaves a safe area without warning, or does not understand that wandering can put them in danger, you may spend a large part of your day watching them closely.

Can IHSS count that supervision time?

If your child wanders away from home, runs toward the street, leaves a safe area without warning, or does not understand that wandering can put them in danger, you may spend a large part of your day watching them closely.

09/18/2026

IHSS now considers your child an adult, and that change can affect how the county calculates services, communicates with your family, and determines authorized hours.

Your child has been receiving In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and now their 18th birthday is approaching.

09/11/2026

Can your school have an effect on your IHSS hours?

Your child starts school, and shortly afterward you receive an IHSS Notice of Action showing fewer hours. Did IHSS reduce the hours simply because my child now attends school?

09/04/2026

If you work full-time and your child receives In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), you may wonder whether your job prevents you from becoming your child’s paid IHSS provider.

If you work full-time and your child receives IHSS, you may wonder whether your job prevents you from becoming your child’s provider.

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Attending therapy does not automatically reduce a child’s total IHSS hours. However, a parent provider generally may claim only the authorized services actually provided during the reported time.