Remarks from Victoria M. Rodríguez-Roldán at Disability Day of Mourning 2019
Human life has a strange nature to it – when we think of those in our community who were taken from us, we acknowledge its…
March 28, 2019
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Remarks from Peter Berns at Disability Day of Mourning 2019
As the CEO of a disability rights organization, as a parent, and as a human being – I regret that we have to gather today….
March 28, 2019
Remarks from Zoe Gross at Disability Day of Mourning 2019
A study came out back in December that got some press this week. The headlines were something like “Autistic children are more likely to be…
March 28, 2019
Before You Donate to Autism Speaks, Consider the Facts
Very little money donated to Autism Speaks goes toward helping autistic people and families.
March 26, 2019
Coalition Statement On Updated HCBS Guidance
This statement is available as a PDF here. Today, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance that reaffirms its commitment to implementing…
March 22, 2019
Disability Rights Statement On The Deaths At Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
As people with disabilities and loved ones of people with disabilities, as disability rights advocates, and as human beings, we are horrified by the deliberate…
March 21, 2019
ASAN Condemns President’s Budget Request
ASAN condemns the President’s Budget Request, which once again calls for deep cuts to programs such as Medicaid, Social Security, and housing supports that help disabled people live our lives in our communities.
March 20, 2019
ASAN, 243 Other Orgs Urge FDA to #StopTheShock
This letter is available as a PDF here. March 6th, 2019 Alex M. Azar II Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Scott GottliebCommissionerFood…
March 6, 2019
Congress Must Stop Scapegoating People With Mental Health Disabilities
The House has voted to pass HR 1112, a bill that would close the “Charleston Loophole”, which currently enables some people who have failed criminal…
February 28, 2019
ASAN Letter to the House Opposing HR 1112
This letter is available as a PDF here. February 28, 2019 VOTE NO ON H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 Dear Representative:…
February 28, 2019
ASAN Comments on HIPAA Privacy Rule
February 11, 2018 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Attention: RFI, RIN 0945-AA00Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 509F 200 Independence…
February 14, 2019
Find your local Day of Mourning vigil site
In the past five years, over 650 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Friday, March 1st, the disability…
February 7, 2019