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The I-Word
by Ian Ford We have come a long way, right? We used to be called idiots and lunatics. Now we are referred to as individuals…
Disability Community Across the Country Mourns Disabled People Murdered by Family Members and Caregivers
On March 30th, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, working with the broader disability community, convened a nationwide Day of Mourning in memory disabled people murdered by…
Plants Outside the Shade
by Amanda Baggs This is a personal description of some of what autism means to me. Because even among other autistic people such descriptions…
Dear well-meaning strangers
from Lydia Brown, at Autistic Hoya Dear well-meaning strangers, During this month, you will be bombarded with public service announcements, billboards, letters, emails, graphics, and…
Putting Words to Expectations
by Meg Evans It’s often said that marriage takes a lot of work. My husband and I have been married since 1988, and in…
Acceptance vs. Awareness
by Kassiane S. I often say awareness is the No Child Left Behind of advocacy. It’s a start, but no means a finishing point we…
Vigil Report: Virtual Vigil and Boston
From Disability Right Now by Erin Lewy I was fortunate enough to attend vigils for George Hodgins both virtually and in Boston. Each left a…
Awareness Is Not Enough
by Kathryn Bjornstad-Kelly I knew autism awareness before I knew I was Autistic. I didn’t know what autism was, but I heard the word all…
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month 2012!
Greetings and Happy April 2012! The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by posting essays in the blog section of our website…
From the Pro-Neurodiversity Trenches
by Paula C. Durbin-Westby Early intervention and treatment is important! If caught early enough, negative attitudes toward autism and other disabilities can be minimized…