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True Dawn

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An essay by Stephanie Allen Crist. Today is Memorial Day in the United States. It’s a time to look back, and remember those who have sacrificed to make this country a place to be free. Instead, I look ahead and ask myself if it is freedom that I see....

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Combating Autism Act Extension Controversy

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ASAN President Ari Ne'eman gave an interview discussing ASAN's opposition to extending the flawed Combating Autism Act, which failed to address the urgent need for services across the lifespan and did not involve self-advocates in research and planning....

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ASAN Announces Opposition to Menendez-Enzi-Brown Autism Legislation

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Press Release Opposing Autism Legislation: ASAN has issued a press release stating that an extension of the Combating Autism Act would lock in place an unacceptable status quo without services, without consideration of the needs of adults and without inclusion of self-advocates. We oppose extending the act without needed...

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ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress “No” to Three More Years of the Same On Autism Policy

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ACTION ALERT: Stop Extension of Flawed Autism Policy. Congress is considering legislation to extend the Combating Autism Act, which fails to provide for services and was passed without the involvement of self-advocates, for three more years. Contact your Senators today to oppose re-authorization without needed changes!...

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Facing Criminal Charges, Matthew Israel Leaves Judge Rotenberg Center

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Criminal Charges Lead to Departure of Matthew Israel from Judge Rotenberg Center: As part of a plea bargain agreement for charges against him involving JRC's use of electric shock on two teenagers, Matthew Israel is leaving the center, the Boston Globe reports....

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EEOC Sues Employer for Discriminating Against Autistic Worker

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Employer Sued for Refusing to Hire Autistic Worker: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit charging an employer with violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to hire an applicant on the autism spectrum....

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Joint Report Issued on Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Standards

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New Report on Home and Community Based Services Funding: Community living is the topic of a new report by ASAN and two other leading self-advocacy organizations, Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), and the National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN). The report is intended to guide the Centers for Medicare and...

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