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The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities
820 First Street, NE, Ste. 740
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 567-3516 phone
(202) 408-9520 fax
Email: Info@c-c-d.org

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TASK FORCES
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM AND FAMILY SUPPORT
 

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 ]
 
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