Autism Advocay Day 2026

Join us as we walk the hallways of the Virginia General Assembly and meet with legislators and staff members to advocate for our local autism community.

Each year, our advocates – Autistic self-advocates, parents and caregivers of Autistic children, medical professionals and more – share their powerful, personal experiences with Autism and information on several critical pieces of legislation that have the potential to improve the lives of countless Autistic individuals in Virginia. Register today!

What You Need To Know

Schedule

8:00 AM – Arrive at the general assembly building; be sure to leave ample time for parking, walking & going through security.
8:15 AM – Our room (7th floor House North Meeting Room) opens for gathering & picking up materials.
9:00 – 11:00 AM – Appointments with Legislators (or their staff members) in small groups.
11:15 AM – Meet in the Capitol Rotunda for a group photo (walk through the tunnel from the GA building to get to the Capitol).

Parking

The Virginia General Assembly Building is located 201 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219 (at 9th & Broad). If you are providing your own transportation, then you can find information about parking here.
It will be a BUSY day at the General Assembly, so we encourage you to take Uber or Lyft, and allow for extra time for traffic and security (and dress appropriately for the weather!).

What to Wear/Bring

Please wear comfortable, business casual attire; keep in mind you might have to wait in the security line outside on your way in, so you may want to bundle up if it’s cold out. Prepare to carry everything you bring with you throughout the day; we cannot guarantee a place to store items like coats & purses.
Please review what is allowed or restricted to bring with you in the building here.
We will provide branded name tags and stickers, and we encourage you to wear any extra flair you’d like.
We will have handouts and materials, but please write up and bring your personal story (keep this to 1 page), a business card, additional fliers, etc.