Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton D.C. Convention Center
Capitol Ballroom
Agenda
*Schedule subject to change
Morning Session
Module 1 — Agency and Federal Policy
Sponsored by The Escher Fund
Module 2 — Grassroots and Motivational
Sponsored by Autism Science Foundation
Lunch
Sponsored by [words] Bookstore
Afternoon Session
Module 3 — Hill Visit Policy Planks: Training & Breakouts
Final Breakout & Wrap-Up
Evening Session
SPONSORED BY
MacInnis Family
&
Wright Family
Join National Council on Severe Autism at Embassy Suites D.C. Convention Center for the Authentic Awareness Autism Assembly in Washington, D.C. July 14-16, 2026.
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Advocacy Training Day
When: July 14, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites DC Convention Center, 900 10th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Swag bag provided at registration with T-shirt, photo, advocacy toolkit, and more
Lunch and dinner included
Training, lunch, and breakout sessions in hotel ballroom (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Sensory friendly space in hotel boardroom (available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Enjoy energizing speakers and training to level up advocacy skills
Dinner in hotel ballroom starting at 5:30 p.m.
Day on the Hill
When: July 15, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Legislative Offices, Washington, DC 20004
Join us on Capitol Hill to advocate for real change in policies to help people with severe autism and related disorders.
Our team will set your meetings with your elected officials (two U.S. Senators and one member of the House of Representatives). You are welcome to join other parties as room permits. *Disclaimer: Meetings are dependent upon the availability of each legislator and subject to change.
Community Fun Day
When: July 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Smithsonian's National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
After hotel checkout, unwind before leaving D.C. with a day of fun and wonder at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Tour the zoo with friends or at your own pace.
Entry passes are FREE! Parking is $30. Wheelchairs are available free on a first-come, first-served basis. Scooters, strollers, and wagons are available at retail kiosks for a fee ($15-$40). Visitors are also welcome to bring their own mobility devices. Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in Lots A, B, and D.
Full Agenda & Speaker Lineup To Be Announced Soon
*Registration includes access to an exclusive invite-only virtual training session in June as a bonus to provide additional preparation for meeting with your elected officials. We strongly encourage attending the virtual training to be fully prepared before the in-person fly-in.
Lodging
Special group rate blocks are reserved. Space is limited, and rooms are first-come, first-served. Book early to secure your spot.
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0.7 miles to Capitol Building
$269/night
Guestrooms are two-room suites with a separate living room area, a pull-out sofa bed, a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, and 2 HDTV. Guestroom rates include hot breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order omelet station, complimentary evening reception, complimentary access to indoor salt-water pool, complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms, and complimentary access to 24-hour fitness center.
Rates are based on single/double occupancy. Each additional guest is $20 in addition to base price. Maximum occupancy: 4 people per room. Additional taxes: District Room Tax (15.95%/night)
Choose your stay
Special rates are reserved for three nights (July 13th, July 14th, July 15th). You choose the number of nights you need.
Must book with "special rate" link above for special rates.