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Empowerment is when you have gained the confidence in yourself to have the light bulb go on in your head. You realize you can take control of your life and you understand that now you have done it. —Nancy Ward

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On a background of weathered parchment paper cut like a ticket is a series of ornate interlocking boxes. In the middle, text reads “ASAN Gala Express.” Underneath is “Boarding Nov. 17-19 2021.” The ticket is stamped with a purple stamp made of the ASAN logo. In the top right corner is ‘No. 15.”

Join us at our 2021 Gala!

All aboard! Join us for this year’s virtual gala, featuring events and activities spread across three evenings instead of just one. Our first virtual…

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Call for Submissions: Tell us about getting the COVID-19 vaccine!

ASAN is asking for videos of self-advocates talking about getting the COVID-19 vaccine!

COVID-19 changed the way we live. We do things differently to stay…

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ASAN Commends FDA’s Move to Appeal Judge Rotenberg Center Ruling

ASAN is pleased that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed an appeal to a court ruling that would enable the Judge Rotenberg…

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Nothing About Us Without Us

Your vote is your voice! Make sure you’re registered today!

It’s National Disability Voter Registration Week! Everything from education funding to curb cuts to health care is affected by public policies, and voting is…

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🏖️ ASAN August Update 🏖️

ASAN August Newsletter

Dear friends,

As #WeActAugust winds down, we wanted to thank you for choosing to take action and fight for disabled folks’ right to…

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Racism is a Public Health Issue

by Sandy Ho

Content warnings: statements about medical trauma (no graphic descriptions) and mention of eating and exercise

I recently observed that there were a few additional questions…

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