Help encourage other autistic voters to use their voices, and help us advance public policy that protects the rights of autistic voters.

Please share your story below. If preferred, you can choose for your response to be kept anonymous, and your story will be shared without association to your name.

*By completing this form, you consent to the use of the submitted information to support the mission and advocacy initiatives of Autism Speaks. You consent to Autism Speaks sharing your response with governmental officials and/or their staff.

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* 1. Contact Information
Your address and contact information will only be used for identifying your legislative district and contacting you should additional information be requested.

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* 2. Connection to autism

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* 3. Tell us about your experience voting.

Things to mention include, but are not limited to:
  • Are you/your loved one with autism an eligible voter?
  • Have you/your loved one voted in the past and how (in-person, absentee ballot, etc.)? If not, please share insight on how the individual with autism would likely need to be supported to vote.
  • What voting accommodations are you/your loved one aware of?
  • What voting accommodations have you/your loved one used or would you anticipate needing (for future voters)?
  • Have you/your loved one had unmet needs when voting?
  • Have you/your loved one been discouraged from exercising your/their right to vote?
  • Examples of voting experiences.
There is no word limit.

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* 4. Why is voting important to you?

There is no word limit.

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* 5. Would you like us to share your story with elected officials anonymously?

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* 6. Upload a photo or video of you and/or your loved one with autism.
By uploading this photo/video, you consent to us sharing the material with elected and government officials or their staff.

If submitting a photo/video, please sign this linked release form.

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