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Self advocacy begins by understanding that rights are never granted from above. They are grasped from below by those with the courage and determination to seize that to which they are entitled. —Tony Coelho

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ASAN is proud to announce the release of our plain language Affordable Care Act Toolkit for Self-Advocates, the first in a series of accessible…

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Dear friends,

A few weeks ago, the Senate took the first steps toward repealing the Affordable Care Act. Since then, you’ve mobilized to defend our…

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Dear friends,

Less than two weeks ago, the Senate took the first steps toward repealing the Affordable Care Act. Since then, you’ve mobilized to defend our health…

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Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a…

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Growing up with parents who were immigrants from Africa to the United States, I heard a lot of proverbs. I liked many of them,…

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Below are links to videos and transcripts of speeches given at the 2016 ASAN Gala by our President and our Incoming Executive Director, and…

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