Functioning Labels Harm Autistic People
On December 6th, a group of autism researchers commissioned by The Lancet released a report on the future of autism services and research. This report…
December 9, 2021
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You make communities like ours a reality
Hello everyone, As two autistic and disabled individuals, higher education has often left us feeling isolated, alone, and without a community that understands us. Over…
December 8, 2021
ASAN Statement on DC Circuit’s Denial of Rehearing in Judge Rotenberg Center Case
Today, ASAN learned that the DC Circuit Court refused to reconsider a court ruling that allows the Judge Rotenberg Center to continue using skin shocks…
December 6, 2021
ASAN Statement on Updated Autism Diagnosis Numbers
Today, the Centers for Disease Control released the Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Monitoring (ADDM) Network report. This report estimates how many autistic 8 year olds…
December 2, 2021
???? ASAN November Update ????
Dear friends, In this time of giving thanks, we’re grateful for your continued support. We have a lot of great updates to share with you…
November 29, 2021
Foundations for Inclusive Advocacy
Fighting for Fairness: it starts with you! Everyone should be able to access and learn from conversations about systemic discrimination. But information about these concepts…
November 29, 2021
ASAN joins COPAA, Communication First and families in settlement banning restraint and seclusion in Fairfax County Schools
On November 23, 2021, ASAN, COPAA and CommunicationFIRST joined numerous individual families in signing a settlement agreement with Fairfax County, VA about its use of…
November 23, 2021
ASAN Comments on the IACC Strategic Plan
These comments were submitted to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) regarding their strategic plan. Every year the government distributes funds for research on autism….
November 22, 2021
Comments submitted to PCORI Science of Engagement Request for Information
Science of Engagement Funding InitiativePatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)Via Electronic Mail: SoE-RFI@pcori.org1828 L Street, NW, Suite 900Washington, DC 20036 These comments are available as a…
November 19, 2021
House Passes Largest-Ever Federal Investment in HCBS
This morning, the House passed the Build Back Better Act. This bill includes the largest-ever federal investment in home- and community-based services (HCBS) to date…
November 19, 2021
All Aboard!: ASAN’s 2021 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 17, 2021
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