ASAN Opposes Nomination of Steven Menashi
This letter is available as a PDF here. October 31, 2019 Hon. Lindsey Graham Chairman Senate Judiciary Committee224 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.Washington, DC 20510 Hon….
November 5, 2019
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It’s time to get health insurance
Open Enrollment has begun! Open Enrollment is the time every year when people can apply for insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at www.healthcare.gov….
November 1, 2019
Integrated employment is in the spotlight NEXT WEEK!
This summer, you put in the work to pass the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Thanks to your advocacy, we’ve seen new cosponsors signing on…
October 24, 2019
ASAN Opposes the RESPONSE Act
ASAN condemns the introduction of the RESPONSE Act in the Senate. While this bill frames itself as an attempt to prevent gun violence, in reality,…
October 23, 2019
ASAN Comments on the Clinical Use of Human Germline Genome Editing
These comments are available as a PDF here. 1. Which diseases and conditions, if any, do you see as appropriate for human germline genome editing?…
October 8, 2019
ASAN Joins Restraint and Seclusion Lawsuit
This press release is available as a PDF here. October 8, 2019 Contact: Regina Kline, Esq. rkline@browngold.com Washington, DC – A lawsuit filed today alleges…
October 8, 2019
Register for ASAN’s 2019 Gala! ?
Join us for a special celebration and fundraising event on Wednesday, November 13. Dinner and dessert will be served and a reception will precede dinner….
September 3, 2019
ASAN Opposes Proposed Changes to Section 1557
August 13, 2019 Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice for Civil RightsAttention: Section 1557 NPRM, RIN 0945-AA11 Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 509F200 Independence Avenue…
August 16, 2019
ASAN Condemns Finalization of the “Public Charge” Rule
ASAN condemns the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) finalization of the “Public Charge” rule, which discriminates against immigrants who need public benefits to survive. Under…
August 13, 2019
How are YOU taking action this TCEA Tuesday? ✊
When she was young, Laura worked in a sheltered workshop. She was paid eight cents an hour doing contract work. Nicki faced discrimination at work….
August 13, 2019
ASAN Denounces President’s Remarks on Mental Health
This past weekend, mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio killed at least 30 people and injured over 50 more. These mass shootings,…
August 5, 2019
ASAN Has Ended Partnership With Sesame Street
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network condemns Sesame Street’s decision to further stigma against autistic children and adults in their new Public Service Announcements. For several…
August 5, 2019