Autism Society Southwest New Jersey Affiliate #532

06/17/2026

The Supreme Court has already decided that living in the community is a legal right.

More than 25 years ago, the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to live in their communities and not be forced into institutions.

That ruling changed millions of lives. But a right on paper only works when people can get the support they need. That’s what Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) make possible.

Congress made the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history last year. Now, many states are considering options that could reduce access to HCBS.

Help keep the promise of Olmstead alive. Tell Congress to protect Medicaid HCBS and the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities. https://bit.ly/4fAVl54

06/17/2026

The Autism Society of America opposes today’s announcement by the Department of Education to move special education and civil rights enforcement out of the agency. For decades, Congress, across party lines, has kept these programs united under one roof.

Dismantling this system fragments the critical journey from school to employment, putting nearly 1 million autistic students at risk of falling through bureaucratic cracks.
We must protect the rights and futures of our students.

Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4vhDZiJ

04/20/2026

April 24th

Join us next Friday, April 24th from 3-7pm at Pennsauken's Autism Awareness Expo. Stop by to say hi and learn about our programs and services. We hope to see you there!

04/12/2026

Today! Our April fundraiser. 🍔🥗🍤🍹

04/10/2026

This Sunday! Join us at Blue Monkey Tavern for our April fundraiser.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Come and Dine In on Sunday and Autism Society Southwest New Jersey Affiliate #532 receives 15% of the proceeds!

04/02/2026

Governor Mikie Sherrill has officially declared April to be in NJ! NJ Department of Human Services' Office of Autism helps families navigate programs and services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To learn more about the office, visit our website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/individuals/autism/