Comments for the April 17th IACC Meeting
These comments are available as a PDF here. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network appreciates the opportunity to submit comments for the April 17, 2024, IACC…
April 3, 2024
ASAN Activity
ASAN March Update
ASAN March Newsletter Dear friend, This month saw our community come together in different ways, from remembrance of those we’ve lost to fighting for our…
March 31, 2024
ASAN February Update
ASAN February Newsletter Dear friend, No matter how short the month is, there’s plenty of work going on here at ASAN! From educating our community…
February 29, 2024
Join us for a webinar about COVID-19 and Mpox!
There’s lots of information being shared about contagious illnesses, including COVID-19 and Mpox. It can be overwhelming to keep up as new information becomes available….
January 30, 2024
Letter to FDA re: Electric Skin Shock Ban
January 23, 2024 Xavier Becerra Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Robert Califf Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration Samuel Bagenstos General Counsel…
January 29, 2024
We Weave Our Own Story: ASAN’s 2023 Annual Report
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a national grassroots disability rights organization run by and for Autistic Americans, advocating for systems change and ensuring that…
November 15, 2023
ASAN Comments on HHS Proposed Updates to Section 504
These comments are available as a PDF here. Medical Treatment Medical Treatment Question 1: We recognize that the line between disabilities may in some cases…
November 14, 2023
ASAN October Update
ASAN October Newsletter Dear friend, It’s the most boo-tiful time of year, but we’re still fighting some of the scariest things our community deals…
October 31, 2023
Join Us for a Webinar on Important Health Care Policy Changes!
In September, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed updates to its Section 504 regulations. There have not been updates to the regulations…
October 10, 2023
ASAN September Update
ASAN September Newsletter Dear friend, Like the fall leaves changing colors, there are plenty of changes happening for us at ASAN and for our community….
September 29, 2023
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 Comments to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network appreciates the opportunity to submit comments for the nonspeaking RFI by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders…
September 19, 2023