Mission

The mission of the task force is to advocate for federal public policies that directly relate to individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, family supports and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. These include, but are not limited to, the Developmental Disabilities Act, Autism CARES Act, Lifespan Respite Care Act, National Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.

Co-chairs

• Lydia X.Z. Brown
  Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network 
  lbrown@awnnetwork.org

• Emmanuel Jenkins
  AUCD
  Emmanuel.Jenkins@delaware.gov

• Angela Lello
  Autism Speaks
  202-971-7807 phone
  Angela.Lello@autismspeaks.org

• Kim Musheno
  Autism Society of America
  301-657-0881 phone 
  kmusheno@autism-society.org

• Erin Prangley 
  National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
  1825 K Street, NW Suite 600
  Washington, DC 20006
  Phone: 202-506-5813
  EPrangley@nacdd.org

• Greg Robinson
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network
  202-596-1055 phone
  grobinson@autisticadvocacy.org

Autism, Developmental Disabilities and Family Support Anti-Racism Principles and Objectives
(February 4,  2021) - Download [ PDF ]

Updates on Priority Legislation  

ACTIVITIES

Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Family Support Task Force Developmental Disability, Autism & Family Support Task Force 2021 Annual Report (January 11,  2022) - Download [ PDF ]