Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Autism Law and Policies

    • Objective

    • Intro to Autism Law

    • Introduce Congress.gov

    • Autism Cares Act

    • Week 1 Quiz

  • 2

    Education Rights and the IDEA Act

    • Objective

    • IDEA

    • Understanding IEPs

    • IEP Contact List

    • Difference between IEP and 504 Plan

    • Diploma Track vs Certificate Track

    • Week 2 Quiz

  • 3

    Workplace Accommodations and the ADA

    • Objective

    • Workplace Accommodations Overview

    • ADA

    • Accommodations Checklist

    • Repeal a Denial Template

    • Accommodations Video

    • Week 3 Quiz

  • 4

    Housing Rights and Independent Living

    • Fair Housing Act Explained

    • Service Animal Law

    • Reasonable Modifications

    • Reasonable Accommodations

    • Independent Living, Group Homes, and Supported Housing Options

    • Week 4 Quiz

  • 5

    Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Supported Decision-Making

    • Guardianship vs Conservatorship

    • ULC and UGCOPAA FAQ

    • UGCOPPA

    • Special Needs Trust

    • Week 5 Quiz

    • Opinion of the course so far

  • 6

    The Autism CARES Act and Federal Funding for Services

    • Autism CARES Act In-Depth

    • Federal Funding Services

    • Congressmen who advocate for Autism

    • Applying for Federal and State Funding

    • Week 6 Quiz

  • 7

    Financial Planning and Government Benefits for Autism Families

    • Understanding Government Benefits for Autism Families

    • Medicaid, Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers

    • Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) & ABLE Accounts & More

    • Estate Planning & Future Care Considerations for Autism Families

    • Funding Autism Services & Therapy

    • Week 7 Quiz

  • 8

    Law Enforcement, Legal Protections, and Justice System Interactions

    • Elopment

    • Mistaken Mannerisms

    • Autism Safety Plan Template

    • Parent Concerns with Police Interaction

    • Disability Accommodations in the Courtroom

    • Understanding Alternatives to Incarceration

    • Week 8 Quiz

  • 9

    Autism and Healthcare Rights

    • Medicaid Information

    • Affordable Care Act (ACA)

    • Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)

    • Medicaid Waivers

    • Week 9 Quiz

  • 10

    Policy Advocacy and Future Trends in Autism Law

    • Future Trends and Advocacy

    • Rate this course