When you join our team, you become part of a nationwide community of advocates dedicated to advancing policies that help people with autism reach their full potential. 

The DC EMPOWER Walk/5K takes place the day before our annual Advocacy Forum & Capitol Hill Day, making it the perfect moment to fuel the year-round advocacy work that amplifies our collective impact. Your fundraising supports federal and state policy efforts that impact the autism community across the country, while your voice on Hill Day will carry our community's priorities directly to lawmakers.

The support of advocates like YOU have made it possible for Autism Speaks to achieve milestones in advocating for autism research, heathcare training and insurance coverage. However, we know there is so much further to go in improving autism services and amplifying autistic voices nationwide. 

This event is our opportunity to celebrate Autism Speaks' advocacy leadership in our nation's capital and to invest in the future of autism policy work. 

With more than 70 million people affected by autism today, strong advocacy has never been more essential. Please join the team, set your fundraising goal, and fuel the advocacy efforts that uplift our entire community!