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About Us
"ACON - At the HEART of AUTISM in Nevada!"
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Coalition NewsThe Autism Coalition of Nevada is looking for event volunteers who wish to engage with the autism community and earn volunteer hours! Please ccontact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....................................
Reno, Nevada: Andelin Family Farms, based in Sparks, NV., held their 11th annual "PUMPKINS FOR AUTISM" fundraiser for ACON on September 28th 2023! Thank you Natalie and Cameron Andelin for the incredible $1400 donation to ACON, and for hosting over 250 people that day! We cannot wait for October 2024! ....................................
Reno, Nevada: The Reno Elks Lodge 597 held their 5th Annual "SCRAMBLE FOR AUTISM" Golf Tournament to support ACON! These amazing supporters raised over $5000 for our autism families! THANK YOU Reno Elks 597! ....................................
.................................... ACON's Youth Advisory Council will meet in September in Henderson, NV. Interested youth ages 15 - 22 should inquire at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Our Goals
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Our AccomplishmentsWe have combined efforts and have had tremendous success in gaining legislation that has created extraordinary changes in the state of Nevada. In recent years, we have collectively managed to reform statewide public policy addressing awareness and the availability of appropriate services across the lifespan for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related Neurodevelopmental Disorders. We are especially grateful to our supporters, lawmakers, families, and caregivers who have stood with us in realizing our mission.. Due to the combined efforts of our members and our supporters, AB 162 was put into law. Nevada became the 11th State to mandate insurance coverage for the treatment of ASD. Through the passage of AB 316 and AB 345, the Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) was adopted into Nevada’s Aging and Disability Services Division. This legislative action allows ATAP to receive a higher priority in the state budget to fund appropriate responses to changes and/or new challenges that may arise in the needs of the Autism community. In 2017, SB286 was passed in support of autism insurance coverage and rates for RBT and BCBA therapists – to expedite treatments. In 2019, ACONfacilitated the passing of #SB216, #SB174 and #SB202 during the 2019 Nevada Legislature Session! We continue to support state and federal budget initiatives that facilitate the needs of our autism community through Legislative testimony, and community engagement. Recently, ACON spearheaded crucial legislation that enhances the lives of our autism population throughout Nevada. Thanks to Senator Heidi Gansert and Governor Lombardo, SB 191 was signed into law during the 2023 Legislative Session - increasing the age limit for autism services through age 26!! This is a monumental accomplishment - giving individuals an additional 5 years of autism services in alignment with Federal Law. In addition, we partnered with the Clark County DAAY Court and Sentator James Ohrenschall to expand access to the DAAY Court benefits throughout the state of Nevada! SB 411 was signed into law by Governor Lombardo this legislative session as well! We are so proud of the many accomplishments you have helped us in achieving. We must continue to focus on our mission. Join us as we continue our efforts to move forward in meeting all of our objectives now and in the future. Our ability to share our compassion and care is limitless.
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Future Legislative Initiatives
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Press Releases 2023/ 2024
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