ASAN IACC Meeting Comments for January 18, 2023
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network appreciates the opportunity to submit comments for the January 18th, 2023 IACC meeting. In our last comments to the IACC,…
February 1, 2023
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ACI 2023 Applications Now Open!
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2023 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Summer Leadership Academy! The ACI Summer Leadership Academy prepares…
December 12, 2022
Action Alert: Meet with your Federal Legislators to #StoptheShock
Congress’ failure to end the use of electric shock torture at the Judge Rotenberg Center earlier this year does not mark the end of the…
November 8, 2022
Get ready to vote tomorrow!
Are you ready to vote on November 8th? Check out our voting resources, create your voting day plan, and make sure you’re ready to make…
November 7, 2022
Our Bodies, Our Rights: What’s Going On at the Supreme Court?
Bodily autonomy, privacy, and access to abortion all matter for people with disabilities. Now, an upcoming Supreme Court decision may threaten our rights. There is…
June 8, 2022
ASAN’s Equity & Strategic Plans
Since the beginning of 2020, ASAN has been engaged in a formal process to examine our internal structures and practices, and develop a plan to…
November 15, 2021
Medical Discrimination During COVID-19 Webinar
ASAN is holding a webinar to talk about medical discrimination during COVID-19. The U.S. medical system discriminates in many different ways. We’ve seen the effects…
October 26, 2021
Action Alert: Tell Congress to update SSI!
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is in dire need of an update. The outdated asset limits and benefits levels keep many people with disabilities…
August 2, 2021
This is our shot to stay safe from COVID-19!
Vaccines have been a safe and important tool for preventing life-threatening diseases for decades, from the flu to polio to the measles, and now COVID-19….
June 17, 2021
New Toolkit: Sharing Your Story for a Political Purpose
Telling your story is a great way to make a difference — and because it’s your story, there’s no one better to tell it! Our…
April 22, 2021
ASAN Welcomes Legislation To End Subminimum Wage
ASAN applauds Congress for the introduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA). If passed, the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act would…
April 5, 2021
Acceptance is an Action: ASAN Statement on 10th Anniversary of AAM
ASAN is pleased to commemorate the 10th annual Autism Acceptance Month this year. Over the past ten years, autistic advocates have transformed our society’s conversation…
April 2, 2021