ASAN Calls for Justice in Marcus Abrams Case
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network calls for both justice in the Marcus Abrams case and changes in the ways autistic people and other people with…
October 5, 2015
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ASAN to Nevada: Betty’s Village is Not Community
This letter is available as a Word document and as a PDF. Comments Regarding Betty’s Village Proposal The Autistic Self Advocacy Network opposes the request…
October 2, 2015
ASAN Statement on GOP Primary Debate Comments on Autism and Vaccination
Despite a wealth of scientific evidence debunking any link between autism and vaccinations, tonight’s Republican primary debate featured prominent commentary from a leading candidate repeating…
September 16, 2015
Take Action: Labor Rights Are Disability Rights
Labor Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the first Monday in September every year. For many people, Labor Day means a…
September 5, 2015
ASAN Praises Adoption of Color Communication Badges
ASAN commends the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) on their decision to implement Color Communication Badges at this year’s National…
September 1, 2015
ASAN Praises New Air Travel Guidance
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network praises the Department of Transportation for its newly issued authoritative guide for air travelers who have developmental disabilities, airlines, and…
August 26, 2015
ASAN Praises ED Final Rule Eliminating Modified Assessment
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network praises the US Department of Education for its newly issued Final Rule, eliminating the ability of states to apply assessments…
August 24, 2015
ASAN Statement on GAO Report on Autism Research Funding
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network takes note of the recently released June 30th, 2015 analysis of autism research funding from the Government Accountability Office. The…
August 14, 2015
ASAN Calls for Increased Support for Self-Determination and Effective Communication in Adult Protective Services
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the nation’s leading advocacy organization by and for autistic individuals ourselves, applauds the recent announcement by the United States…
August 12, 2015
ASAN Atlanta Statement on Georgia’s Illegal Segregation of Students with Disabilities
The Atlanta Chapter of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the state of Georgia’s illegal segregation of students with disabilities, violating Title II of…
August 7, 2015
ASAN Letter to FCC Regarding Relay Services
This letter is available as a PDF here. August 10th, 2015 Thomas Wheeler Chairman Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20554 Dear…
August 7, 2015
ASAN Praises ED Letter Urging Schools to Look Beyond ABA
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) for their July 6th Dear Colleague letter to states…
July 28, 2015