December 15, 2013
Latest Posts
Policy Brief: Healthcare Transition For Youth With I/DD
ASAN has released a new policy brief on addressing the health care needs of autistic youth as they transition to adulthood. The brief, funded by…
December 10, 2013
Disability Community Letter on FDA Demographic Subgroup Data
November 20, 2013 Submitted electronically to www.regulations.gov Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852…
December 2, 2013
Join The ASAN team!
ASAN is looking for some new people to join our team! In recent years, our work has grown significantly – as a result, we’re looking…
November 25, 2013
Volunteer Positions
Volunteer positions The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is looking for 3 volunteers to join our team! These positions at ASAN are a great way…
November 25, 2013
Position: Leadership Programs Coordinator
Leadership Programs Coordinator The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is looking for a full-time Leadership Programs Coordinator. The Leadership Programs Coordinator will play an integral…
November 25, 2013
Policy Update: November 2013
ASAN has partnered with the LEAD Center to publish Policy Update: Health Care, Employment and Disability, a monthly newsletter focusing on the intersection of disability, employment…
November 19, 2013
ASAN-AAC Statement on Autism Speaks’ DC “Policy Summit”
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the leading national advocacy organization run by and for Autistic people speaking for ourselves, and the Association for Autistic…
November 12, 2013
ASAN Annual Gala: November 12!
Join us for a special celebration and fundraising event at The National Press Club in Washington, DC. Proceeds will support our advocacy work and programs for the coming year, and will allow us to continue working to empower disabled people across the country.
October 16, 2013
ASAN Condemns Media Coverage of the Attempted Murder of Issy Stapleton
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network issued a statement on Monday, October 14th, expressing dismay at the media coverage of the attempted murder of Issy Stapleton,…
October 14, 2013
Joint Letter in Response to 60 Minutes
Oct. 8, 2013 Jeffrey Fager Executive Producer 60 Minutes CBS Corporation 524 West 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Dear Mr. Fager: The undersigned organizations,…
October 11, 2013
ASAN Statement on the Murder of Jaelen and Faith Edge
On Saturday, September 14th, Marilyn Edge murdered her son Jaelen, and her daughter, Faith. Jaelen, age 13, was autistic. His mother left his body with…
September 19, 2013