Avonte Oquendo - National Autism Association

Kevin & Avonte’s Law Has Passed

by Wendy Fournier | Mar 23, 2018 | Featured

Editor’s note: Four years ago, in response to the massive search and tragic death of Avonte Oquendo in New York City, NAA co-founder Lori McIlwain assisted Senator Schumer’s office in drafting legislation that would help to prevent similar cases in the...

National Autism Association Applauds Passage of Bill to Combat Wandering Deaths

by Lori McIlwain | Mar 8, 2016 | Featured

National Autism Association Applauds Bill to Combat Wandering Deaths

NAA to Host Capitol Hill Briefing on Autism & Wandering

by Lori McIlwain | May 13, 2015 | Featured

The National Autism Association is hosting a Capitol Hill briefing on Autism & Wandering on Tuesday, May 19th, in Washington, DC. Sponsored by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the briefing will address the dangers of wandering and the need for federal...