Autism Research and the IACC: Your voice matters!
It is more important than ever to make sure autism research reflects what matters to all of us. Make your voice heard by submitting a…
October 6, 2022
Policy
ASAN Comments on Section 1557
These comments are available as a PDF here. October 3, 2022Melanie Fontes RainerDirectorOffice of Civil RightsDepartment of Health and Human Services Re: Notice of Proposed…
October 4, 2022
Autistic Self Advocacy Network Comments on Title IX Regulations
These comments are available as a PDF here. September 12, 2022 Alejandro ReyesU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Ave. SW, PCP–6125Washington, DC 20202 Autistic Self Advocacy Network…
September 13, 2022
Autistic Self Advocacy Network Comments Re: SAFE Initiative Call for Testimony
These comments are available as a .pdf here. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) appreciates the opportunity to provide recommendations on the contents of best…
August 29, 2022
All Kids Deserve Inclusive Classrooms
In an interview with MSNBC, a representative for the group Moms for Liberty appeared to imply that LGBTQ+ children should be educated in separate classrooms…
August 18, 2022
Congress Leaves Disability Community Priorities Out of Inflation Reduction Act
ASAN is deeply disappointed by the Inflation Reduction Act. While the bill contains some small investments that will tangentially benefit the disability community, almost every…
August 12, 2022
Important New Guidance on the Rights of Students with Disabilities
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds the Department of Education’s release of new, critical guidance to help ensure students with disabilities are not discriminated against…
July 28, 2022
A Letter of Support for Legislation Banning Electric Stimulation Devices
These comments are available as a PDF here. Dear Member of Congress: We, the 34 undersigned organizations, write in support of Section 811 of H.R….
July 14, 2022
Autistic Self Advocacy Network Comments Re: Department of Education’s Proposed Amendments to Regulations Implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
These comments are available as a PDF here. June 30, 2022 U.S. Department of EducationOffice for Civil RightsLyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg.400 Maryland Avenue,…
July 5, 2022
ASAN Statement on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
On June 25, 2022, President Biden signed legislation intended to address gun violence. ASAN recognizes gun violence as a cause of needless and horrific suffering…
June 29, 2022
ASAN Endorses New York Bill to Stop The Shock
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4th, 2022 CONTACT: media@autisticadvocacy.org This press release is available as a PDF here. WASHINGTON, DC – ASAN endorses today’s introduction of…
May 4, 2022
ASAN Supports The Health Equity and Accountability Act
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) applauds the House of Representatives’ introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA), a bill which takes important…
April 26, 2022