About
History
Americans for Autism Advocacy (AFAA) was founded in 2022 to create one of the first true grassroots organizations in the United States advocating for legislation that improves the lives of neurodiverse Americans and their families. AFAA was accredited by the Internal Revenue Service with full recognition as a 501(c)4 organization in 2023.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Americans for Autism Advocacy (AFAA) is to support and promote legislation that improves outcomes for individuals who are diagnosed with Autism and other neurological mental health conditions.
How Americans for Autism Advocacy Achieves its Mission
- Advocate for legislation that improves the economic, educational, and health care outcomes for the neurodiversity community in the United States.
- Advance meaningful ethics reform that ensures the neurodiversity community can pursue policy reforms on a level playing field.
- Provide legislation and policy solutions based on proven principles.
- Mobilize citizens and stakeholders to take action.
- Hold elected officials and their allies accountable through meaningful action.
- Create communications that highlight the need for providing legislative solutions for the neurodiversity community.
Our Leadership & Board of Directors
- Kyle Maichle – President and Board Chairman
- Jacqueline Pickrell – Treasurer
- Nick Glad – Board Secretary
- Emily Smedulund – At-Large Board Member
- Daniel C. Loftis – At-Large Board Member
