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
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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
🍂 ASAN September Update 🍂
ASAN September Newsletter Dear friends, As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cold, our work is only heating up! Here’s what we’ve…
September 30, 2022
Senate Fails to #StopTheShock
ASAN is heartbroken and furious that the United States Senate has failed to ban the use of the electric shock devices used at the Judge…
September 28, 2022
ASAN Statement on Final Public Charge Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released their final rule on the public charge law. The public charge law requires DHS to keep immigrants…
September 15, 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
Make YOUR plan to vote at our plain language webinar series!
Voting is an important part of making our voices heard in decisions about who leads our communities. Who we vote for shows our government what…
September 12, 2022
Support ASAN at the 2022 TCS NYC Marathon
Are you running the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon? We’ll see you there on November 6! This year, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network is…
September 6, 2022
🎢 ASAN August Update 🎢
ASAN August Newsletter Dear friend, Just like a rollercoaster, the quintessential summer fun, advocacy has its highs and lows, twists and turns. While we may…
August 30, 2022
Letter to HHS Office for Civil Rights on equitable COVID-19 recovery
These comments are available as a PDF here. Melanie Fontes RainerActing DirectorOffice for Civil Rights (OCR)Department of Health and Human Services Samuel BagenstosGeneral Counsel (OGC)Department…
August 30, 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