Autistic Culture Discussed
An article in Salon.com describes the prominent role of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in advancing the Autistic culture and seeking to improve quality of life and…
April 27, 2009
April 2009
The Autistic Community Mourns the Passing of Alyric
Self-Advocate Mourned: Alyric, a well-respected blogger in the Autistic community, has passed away. Her strong stand for justice and honesty, her kindness and encouragement, and her contributions to our community will be greatly missed.
April 22, 2009
Tell Tony Attwood to End the Hate: Autistic People Deserve Equality in Family Law and Relationships
Petition Against Hate Groups: ASAN has prepared a petition calling on Dr. Tony Attwood and Dr. Isabelle Hénault to disassociate themselves from hate groups promoting stereotypes and libels that seek to encourage discrimination against Autistic people in family law and relationships.
April 18, 2009
“The A Word” from ASAN Australia
The decision to use the word Autistic is a deliberate and political one – whilst it can be acknowledged that person first language has had an impact upon the way people who experience disability are viewed it has also performed the role (in people’s minds) of extracting that which can not be extracted from a person…
April 18, 2009
Keynote Address on Disability Law
On Friday, April 17th, 2009 ASAN President Ari Ne’eman delivered the keynote address at the National Federation of the Blind’s Disability Law Symposium. You can listen to…
April 17, 2009