Autistry: An Autistic Reading
Sharing Perspectives: The Central Ohio/Ohio State University ASAN Chapter will host a reading of poetry, prose, and dramatic writing on Saturday, April 2, 2011.
April 1, 2011
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To Old Friends and Family
An essay by Melody Latimer. When I speak of Autism, please know I love your support and understanding. When I speak of my Autistic children, please know I understand them very well because I’ve been diagnosed myself. When I speak of the current state of things, please know I am happy with my life and my children, but know there’s already room for improvement.
March 29, 2011
ADA Amendments Act Final Regulations
Employment Regulations Workshop: A free workshop will be available by audio conference and webinar Monday, April 4, 2011, on the final regulations to the ADA Amendments Act.
March 28, 2011
FAQ on proposed ICD-9-CM wandering code
FAQ on Wandering Proposal: What is the wandering code proposal and why are disability advocacy and professional organizations concerned about it?
March 23, 2011
ACTION ALERT: Tell the CDC “No” on Abuse-Enabling “Wandering” Code!
ACTION ALERT: Stop Dangerous CDC Proposal! A proposal being considered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), would create a new medical diagnosis for “wandering” by people with developmental disabilities. This proposal has no scientific basis and could cause many people to be abused and institutionalized.
March 14, 2011
Deadline Extended for Submitting Testimonies
Comment Deadline Extended: The U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities has extended until March 4, 2011, the online public comment period for its Envisioning the Future planning project.
February 25, 2011
New Federal Funds for Community Living
Community Living Funds Increased: The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has announced that significant new federal support will be provided for community-based alternatives to institutional long-term care for Medicaid recipients.
February 24, 2011
Reflections on Autistics Speaking Day
An essay by Ari Ne’eman. With a puzzle piece, a ribbon, a donation, or a Facebook or Twitter app, an average citizen does their duty, checks the autism box on their charitable instincts and moves on, never having to talk to, experience, work, live, learn with or otherwise acknowledge those Autistics they pass by every day.
November 1, 2010
BBC World Service Interview
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman was interviewed on Weekend World Today on BBC World Service. Listen to the interview here.
October 10, 2010
CNN Newsroom Interview
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman appeared as a guest on CNN Newsroom to discuss his appointment to the National Council on Disability. Read the transcript by clicking…
October 10, 2010
Salt Lake Tribune Article
ASAN’s Dora Raymaker discussed the importance of relationships and the mutual effort needed for understanding of differences and respectful communication.
October 8, 2010
Wired.com Interview
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman gave an exclusive interview to Wired.com editor Steve Silberman about the shift in the national dialogue on autism toward issues of civil rights,…
October 6, 2010