Rep. Jessica Benham (D-PA), one of only a handful of legislators who self-disclose as autistic, joined our virtual crowd of nearly 300 to share her personal story and how it influences her advocacy efforts, especially toward equitable access to high-quality healthcare and public education for autistic people. After her presentation, “Overcoming Stigma, Not Autism: Why Being Autistic Makes Me a Good Legislator,” Duke University students enjoyed a small group Q & A session, where Rep. Benham shared advice on self-advocacy in a world she said is “built for neurotypical people.”