Communications Coordinator
This position has been filled. The ASAN Communications Coordinator is the staff person in charge of overseeing all of ASAN’s communications. The Communications Coordinator is…
January 16, 2014
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Publications Coordinator
The ASAN Publications Coordinator is in charge of the day-to-day and back-end operations of The Autistic Press (TAP), ASAN’s micropress. The Publications Coordinator serves as…
January 16, 2014
2014 Joint Letter to the Sponsors of Autism Speaks
To the Sponsors, Donors, and Supporters of Autism Speaks: We, the undersigned organizations representing the disability community, are writing to urge you to end your…
January 6, 2014
A Horrifying Trend: ASAN Statement on the Murders of Randle Barrow & Mickey Liposchok
On Monday, December 23rd, ASAN issued a statement regarding the recent murders of Randle Barrow and Mickey Liposchok. Sunday, December 15th the body of 8-year-old…
December 23, 2013
ASAN and Not Dead Yet Testify Against Physician Assisted Suicide in Massachusetts
On December 17th, ASAN member Kate Ryan delivered the following testimony against H. 1998, legislation designed to legalize physician assisted suicide in the State of Massachusetts:…
December 19, 2013
ASAN condemns proposal to cut funding for effective mental health advocacy and interventions, expand forced treatment programs
ASAN strongly opposes recently proposed legislation, sponsored by House Representative Tim Murphy (R-PA), which would cut funding for crucial mental health services and advocacy programs…
December 17, 2013
Policy Brief: Healthcare Transition For Youth With I/DD
ASAN has released a new policy brief on addressing the health care needs of autistic youth as they transition to adulthood. The brief, funded by…
December 10, 2013
Disability Community Letter on FDA Demographic Subgroup Data
November 20, 2013 Submitted electronically to www.regulations.gov Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852…
December 2, 2013
Join The ASAN team!
ASAN is looking for some new people to join our team! In recent years, our work has grown significantly – as a result, we’re looking…
November 25, 2013
Volunteer Positions
Volunteer positions The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is looking for 3 volunteers to join our team! These positions at ASAN are a great way…
November 25, 2013
Position: Leadership Programs Coordinator
Leadership Programs Coordinator The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is looking for a full-time Leadership Programs Coordinator. The Leadership Programs Coordinator will play an integral…
November 25, 2013
Policy Update: November 2013
ASAN has partnered with the LEAD Center to publish Policy Update: Health Care, Employment and Disability, a monthly newsletter focusing on the intersection of disability, employment…
November 19, 2013