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

• AJ Link
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network
  202-509-1035 phone
  ajlink@autisticadvocacy.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

• Stuart Spielman
  Autism Speaks
  202-955-3312 phone
  sspielman@autismspeaks.org

• Cindy Smith 
  Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
  csmith@aucd.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 Legislative Priorities of the DD, Autism, and Family Support Task Force (February 21,  2023) - Download [ PDF ] Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Family Support Task Force CCD 2022 DD Autism Task Force Annual Report (January 16,  2023) - Download [ PDF ]