Join Us for a Webinar: Get Out the Vote with ASAN!
Disabled people are often overlooked when talking about how to handle discrimination at the polls. From inaccessible polling places to volunteers not knowing how to…
September 5, 2024
Announcement
ASAN Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network is pleased to announce that Colin Killick will be stepping into the role of Executive…
June 12, 2024
Join Us! June 18th Advocacy 101 Webinar
Are you interested in advocating on issues that matter to you and your community? Do you want to get involved in community organizing and policy…
June 6, 2024
Find your local Day of Mourning vigil site
In the past five years, over 570 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Friday, March 1st, the disability…
January 25, 2024
Job Announcement: Executive Director
Organization: Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)Organization website: www.autisticadvocacy.orgJob Type: Full-TimeReports To: Board of TrusteesLocation: Washington, DCSalary Range based on experience: $120,000 – $150,000Soft Closing Date:…
January 18, 2024
A Message From ASAN Executive Director Julia Bascom
Dear friends of ASAN, This fall marks my 12th year of working for ASAN, and my 7th serving as our Executive Director. As I walk…
September 28, 2023
ASAN Statement on the Guardianship Bill of Rights Act
ASAN applauds the recently introduced Guardianship Bill of Rights Act. The Act would protect important civil rights, make guardianship rarer and less restrictive, and establish…
April 11, 2023
Join us April 22nd & 23rd for an HCBS Self Advocacy Training
In March, the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule went into effect. This Rule is all about our right to receive services that are…
April 10, 2023
Lack of data forces ASAN to end COVID-19 Case Tracker
As of today, ASAN will discontinue our COVID-19 Tracker because we do not have enough good quality data to keep it updated. For almost three…
January 30, 2023
Sign up to be a Day of Mourning Vigil Site Coordinator
Site coordinators are a vital part of the Disability Day of Mourning. Site coordinators secure space in their communities to hold a vigil, do outreach…
January 5, 2023
We’re looking for interns!
ASAN has openings for internships starting in Spring 2023! This Spring 2023 semester, we’re opening up applications for an internship in policy, as well as…
December 14, 2022
Find your local Day of Mourning vigil site
In the past five years, over 550 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Wednesday, March 1st, the disability…
December 9, 2022