Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu: I Suck At Introductions, But Here’s Mine :)
Enthusiastic two hand wave, gentle (or tight) hugs, fist bump of solidarity, or whatever greetings you prefer! I’m glad to be here with all of…
April 25, 2016
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Statement on FDA Proposed Rule Banning Use of Electric Shock Devices
On April 22, 2016, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) issued the following statement on the proposed FDA rule to ban the use of electric…
April 22, 2016
ASAN Expresses Concern over New Autism Research Funding Numbers
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is deeply concerned by numbers released today by the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) showing that autism research funding around…
April 19, 2016
ASAN Urges Confirmation of Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) urges the Senate to confirm Merrick Garland, President Obama’s nominee to fill the current vacancy on the Supreme Court….
March 30, 2016
Maryland Votes to End Subminimum Wage
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network commends the Maryland Legislature for passing the Ken Capone Equal Employment Act, which will require Maryland employers who pay their…
March 28, 2016
ASAN Celebrates Dismissal of All Charges Against Kayleb Moon Robinson
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is pleased that the Commonwealth of Virginia has dismissed all charges against Autistic middle school student Kayleb Moon-Robinson. Last year,…
March 10, 2016
ASAN Files ADA Complaint on Communication Access in Schools
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA– As part of its new communication rights initiative, Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has filed a groundbreaking complaint with the Department of Justice,…
March 9, 2016
ASAN Joins Letter Opposing Harmful Mental Health Bill
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network has joined a letter led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights opposing legislation that would undermine protection…
March 9, 2016
Job Posting: Leadership Programs Coordinator
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is looking for a full-time Leadership Programs Coordinator. The Leadership Programs Coordinator works closely with ASAN leadership to plan and…
March 7, 2016
Remarks from DDOM Founder Zoe Gross at the DC Vigil
I believe everyone should be loved. I believe everyone should be safe. I believe all our lives have value. I believe murder is wrong. I…
March 7, 2016
ASAN Testimony to Delaware Legislature
This text is available as a PDF here and a Word document here. On Wednesday, February 24th, ASAN President Ari Ne’eman gave the following…
February 29, 2016
ASAN Statement On The Sentencing Of J. McCabe
J. McCabe has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her autistic six year old son London McCabe. Ms. McCabe murdered London…
February 25, 2016