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ASAN Talking Points on DSM-5

The final public commenting period is now open for the upcoming fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,...

ASAN Statement Applauding New...

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds Secretary Sebelius and the leadership of the Department of Health and Human Services for the creation of the new...

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ELSI Symposium Goes Live

Over $1 billion has been spent over the course of the last decade on autism research funding. During a time of constant budget cuts and increasing fiscal...

Disability Community Across the Country...

On March 30th, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, working with the broader disability community, convened a nationwide Day of Mourning in memory disabled...

A woman holding a sign that says "The Loud Hands Project"

Loud Hands Project Update

We did it! After 80 days, several interviews, too many tumblr posts, an ambitious blog carnival, hundreds of shared facebook updates and tweets, thousands...

Independent living is not doing things by yourself. It is being in control of how things are done.
—Judy Heumann

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ASAN Talking Points on DSM-5

The final public commenting period is now open for the upcoming fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, which provides…

ASAN Statement Applauding New Administration on Community Living

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds Secretary Sebelius and the leadership of the Department of Health and Human Services for the creation of the…