Our civil rights are on the line RIGHT NOW – we need your calls!
In 1990, the ADA gave people with disabilities the legal right to access in our communities. 28 years later, businesses are still trying to avoid…
February 12, 2018
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Find your local Day of Mourning vigil site
In the past five years, over 550 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Thursday, March 1st, the disability…
February 6, 2018
ASAN Tells WA State: No Sterilization Forms!
Dear Ms. Zinn,
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and the undersigned disability rights advocacy organizations write to you regarding your recent proposal to create court forms specific to sterilization of people under guardianship. Although we share your commitment to ensure that no individual under guardianship is illegally subjected to sterilization, we have significant concerns about your proposal.
February 1, 2018
Announcing the 2018 Autistic Scholars Fellows!
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is very pleased to announce the recipients of our 2018 Autistic Scholars Fellowship! ASAN awards $5,000 tuition scholarships to 4…
January 24, 2018
ASAN Statement on Medicaid Work Requirements
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) strongly opposes the Trump Administration’s decision to use work requirements to push individuals out of Medicaid programs. This morning,…
January 11, 2018
Sign up to be a Day of Mourning Vigil Site Coordinator
Site coordinators are a vital part of the Disability Day of Mourning. Site coordinators secure space in their communities to hold a vigil, do outreach…
January 10, 2018
ACI 2018 Applications Now Open!
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2018 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Summer Leadership Academy! The ACI Summer Leadership Academy prepares…
January 2, 2018
ASAN Condemns Passage of Tax Bill
ASAN strongly condemns the final passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a tax giveaway for corporations and the wealthiest Americans which comes…
December 20, 2017
ACTION ALERT: This week, remind Congress that they represent YOU!
Congress is determined to pass their disastrous tax bill before their scheduled recess begins on Friday. This week is critical – we need your voice to stop…
December 12, 2017
ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress: it’s time to do the right thing
Last week, Congress expected to neatly finish passing their destructive tax bill on Monday – but yesterday, we saw that your advocacy had thrown a…
December 5, 2017
LAST CHANCE to stop the #TaxOnDisability
The Senate just voted to pass the tax bill, putting the health of millions of Americans in jeopardy. The last stop for this bill is…
December 2, 2017
ASAN’s 2017 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 29, 2017