SECTION 4
RESOURCE LIST AND STATE-SPECIFIC LINKS
What this section is for
This section gathers the tools and links referenced throughout the guide in one place.
You do not need to use everything at once.
It’s here when you need it.
Use this section to:
- Find official state government websites
- Locate your lawmakers and agencies
- Connect with advocacy and disability resources in your state
- Access additional tools for staying informed and engaged
Find your state representative and state senator
Use our "Find Your Legislators" tool below to identify and learn more about your elected officials.
State-by-state resources
Below you will find a structured list of additional resources for each state.
Each state section includes:
- The official state legislature website
- The state Developmental Disabilities Council
- Key state-level advocacy resources
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona |Arkansas |California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming
Other tools and engagement links
These tools can support your advocacy work at any stage.
A short, practical guide for using social media responsibly and effectively in advocacy.
Provided by The Wallace Edge
Information about voting, civic participation, and staying informed as a voter.
Join the Autism Speaks Advocacy Mailing List
Receive updates about state and federal policy issues, action alerts, and events.
Responsible use and information accuracy
- Nonpartisan advocacy: As a 501(c)(3) organization, Autism Speaks does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office and does not participate in or support political campaign activity. This guide is intended solely for nonpartisan education and advocacy and may not be used to support or oppose any political candidate, political party, or campaign.
- Always verify current legislative information using official state websites.
- This guide provides educational information: Autism Speaks does not provide medical or legal advice or services. Rather, Autism Speaks provides general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided in this guide is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider and does not replace the advice of medical, legal or educational professionals. Autism Speaks has not validated and is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. You are urged to use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with the provision of services related to autism.
Before you close this guide
- You identified your role as an advocate
- You learned how state advocacy works over time
- You explored issue areas and possible next steps
- You heard from advocates who shared their preparation, persistence, and lived experience
- You now have tools to continue at your own pace
Advocacy is a process that unfolds over time. You can return to any section of this guide whenever it feels useful.