ASAN Praises House Passage of Raise the Wage Act
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds the passage of the Raise the Wage Act in the House of Representatives. This bill would raise the federal…
July 16, 2019
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We’re launching proxy calling – and we need YOUR help!
ASAN is proud to announce the first test of our new proxy calling system! Calling our elected officials’ offices is unfortunately one of the most…
June 18, 2019
ASAN Letters on NQF Person-Centered Planning Panel
Letter to ACL Administrator Download this letter as a PDF here. Dear Assistant Secretary Robertson, We are writing to you again in follow up to…
June 17, 2019
Letter to NJ Governor on Deaths at Wanaque Center
Governor Phil Murphy125 W State StTrenton, NJ 08608 cc: Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A.CommissionerDepartment of HealthP. O. Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 cc: Carole Johnson, CommissionerNew…
June 14, 2019
NEW Toolkits on Community Living & Accessibility!
In May of 2018, the Community Living Policy Center (CLPC) asked ASAN to hold a self-advocate summit about community living. At the summit, autistic people…
June 13, 2019
#WorkWithUs for Integrated Employment
People with disabilities live better lives when we are included in our local communities. That’s just as true when it comes to work as it…
June 11, 2019
Association for Behavior Analysis International Endorses Torture
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) for their decision to feature the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) at…
May 23, 2019
ASAN Releases Easy Read Toolkit on the Federal Budget
It’s important for self-advocates to understand how the federal budget gets made—so we can advocate for a budget that includes money for programs that help…
May 18, 2019
ASAN Condemns New Religious Refusals of Care Rule
ASAN condemns the Trump Administration’s new “Religious Refusals of Care Rule”, which allows hospitals and medical providers to refuse people care based on their religious…
May 2, 2019
White House Fails Autistic Community, Again
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is disappointed but not surprised by the White House’s continued participation in Autism Speaks’ “Light It Up Blue” campaign. If…
April 3, 2019
ASAN Condemns President’s Budget Request
ASAN condemns the President’s Budget Request, which once again calls for deep cuts to programs such as Medicaid, Social Security, and housing supports that help disabled people live our lives in our communities.
March 20, 2019
Find your local Day of Mourning vigil site
In the past five years, over 650 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Friday, March 1st, the disability…
February 7, 2019