DJ Savarese’s Speech for ASAN Gala 2018
Thank you for this award. I’m grateful to be among us tonight. I’m grateful we are gathered here tonight to celebrate our people. It’s not…
November 28, 2018
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Remarks from Julia Bascom at United Nations Autism Event
On April 5th, ASAN’s Executive Director, Julia Bascom, gave the keynote address at the United Nations event on empowering autistic women and girls. You can…
April 9, 2018
Before You Donate to Autism Speaks, Consider the Facts
Very little money donated to Autism Speaks goes toward helping autistic people and families.
March 12, 2018
Remarks from Julia Bascom at the DC DDOM Vigil
Thank you all for coming here today and bearing witness with us to all of the lives taken from us before their time. A theme…
March 5, 2018
ASAN’s 2017 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 29, 2017
What Does a Black Autistic Man Look Like?
One of the most accurate metaphors I’ve used to describe my life is this: I’ve occupied several closets simultaneously. To become my most authentic self,…
April 11, 2017
Before You Donate to Autism Speaks, Consider the Facts
Very little money donated to Autism Speaks goes toward helping autistic people and families.
April 1, 2017
I Remember
Trigger/content warning: derogatory language, institutionalization, dehumanizing treatment. My name is Carol Quirk. I’m the Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education and…
March 27, 2017
On Both Sides of the Desk
Trigger/content warning: An ableist slur (the R word) is used in a quote within this post. My name is Reyma McCoy McDeid. I’m the executive…
February 27, 2017
Beating Drums: A Dialogue about Black History and Disability Advocacy
Black History Month initially began as “Negro History Week” in 1926. Initiated by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American scholar, educator, and publisher, the…
February 22, 2017
No Quiet Waters
Growing up with parents who were immigrants from Africa to the United States, I heard a lot of proverbs. I liked many of them, but…
February 14, 2017
2016 ASAN Gala: Speeches and Award Ceremonies
Below are links to videos and transcripts of speeches given at the 2016 ASAN Gala by our President and our Incoming Executive Director, and videos…
December 9, 2016