Plain Language Roundup: We Keep Us Safe
The administration made many bad choices in the past few weeks. The administration is the president and the parts of the government that he can…
August 27, 2025
ASAN Activity
Back to School Learning Sessions
This back to school season, educate yourself while empowering self-advocates with the tools they need to know their rights! Our learning sessions are community-led virtual…
August 14, 2025
🪧 ASAN July Update 🪧
ASAN July Newsletter Dear friend, This Disability Pride Month has seen its fair share of losses, but it has also seen our community and many…
July 31, 2025
ASAN Comments on WIOA Title I NPRM
These comments are available as a PDF here. July 30, 2025Submitted via regulations.gov Naomi Barry-Perez, DirectorCivil Rights Center (CRC), U.S. Department of Labor200 Constitution Avenue…
July 30, 2025
ASAN Says No Generative AI in Plain Language
Plain language is an important part of making things accessible for disabled people. We are very worried that people are using artificial intelligence to translate…
July 29, 2025
Join us for “IDEA, 504, and ADA — what are they and why do they matter?”
Public education is an important part of making our society better for everyone. It teaches things like reading, writing, language, math, and other things to…
July 10, 2025
After Budget Bill Passes, We’re Staying in the Fight
This afternoon, Congress passed their reconciliation budget bill, enacting the largest cuts to Medicaid in US history. Disabled people were betrayed by politicians who claim…
July 3, 2025
☀️ASAN June Update ☀️
ASAN June Newsletter Dear friend, June has been a difficult month for so many in our community. It is impossible to celebrate pride month without…
June 30, 2025
Join us for “Olmstead & Home and Community Based Services”
It is important for disabled people to live in the community. The government made some laws, rules, and programs that can help, like The Americans…
June 6, 2025
🌼 ASAN May Update 🌼
ASAN May Newsletter Dear friend, April showers bring May flowers, and we’ve seen lots of opportunities blooming this month! Grants, new roles, webinars, and more…
May 31, 2025
Autism Leaders United in Call for Action Following Roundtable in Washington D.C.
Statement available as a PDF here. As Congress scrutinizes sweeping HHS budget proposals, advocates demand inclusion, protection, and person-centered reform “We don’t need to divide…
May 15, 2025
Disability Rights and Privacy Advocates Raise Concerns with Proposed Autism “Registry”
Letter to RFK, Jr. Details Risks of Surveillance, Stigmatization, and Marginalization WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), and…
May 13, 2025