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Bianca Ramirez

Licensed master social worker

Bianca Ramirez is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a lifelong Texan who grew up in Laredo and went to college in San Antonio. A passionate human rights advocate, she is the single parent of a child with special needs (autism spectrum disorder) and is the vice president of legislative affairs and board member for the Autism Society of Texas.

Latest Columns

Health

Child care is hard to find for children with disabilities

By Bianca Ramirez, April 23, 2019

It is imperative that child-care providers are trained to care for children with disabilities, and that families have access to care.

Health

Texas lawsuit impacts health care for families with autism

By Bianca Ramirez, Sept. 26, 2018

Without the Affordable Care Act, those living with autism and other pre-existing conditions will be denied coverage and will have little to no access to the health care treatment and therapy that they greatly need.