Interview on Transition Issues
ASAN’s Scott Michael Robertson was interviewed for the article Autism into Adulthood: Making the Transition, which appeared in Social Work Today magazine’s September/October 2008 issue.
September 9, 2008
Latest Posts
Statement on Restraints to Florida Department of Education
Complete Ban on Prone Restraint Advocated: ASAN Board Member Paula C. Durbin-Westby addressed the Florida Department of Education urging clarification and standardization of proposed regulations, and a complete ban on prone restraint, to better protect students with disabilities.
September 6, 2008
News Report on Services
ASAN’s Dora Raymaker was quoted in an Oregon Public Broadcasting news report on services for autistic people on Aug. 20, 2008. Click here to read the…
August 20, 2008
Ignorance about Autism Discussed
ASAN’s Ari Ne’eman and Scott Michael Robertson discussed public ignorance about autism on “Meet the Peetes” on the Oprah & Friends channel (XM-156) on XM Satellite Radio…
August 4, 2008
ACTION ALERT: Ad Boycott against The Savage Nation and Talk Radio Networks
Ad Boycott Urged: With the support of other disability rights organizations, ASAN has issued an Action Alert urging those outraged by Michael Savage’s hateful remarks to contact the sponsors of Talk Radio Networks and the Savage Nation.
July 24, 2008
Contact Information for Talk Radio Networks and Savage Nation Sponsors
Joint Statement Calls for Ad Boycott: The Autistic Self Advocacy Network has joined with over a dozen national and regional disability rights organizations to call on the sponsors of Talk Radio Networks and the Savage Nation to pull their support.
July 24, 2008
Joint Letter Responding to Hateful Comments by Michael Savage on Autism
Disability Organizations Issue Joint Letter Condemning Michael Savage’s Hate Speech: A coalition of disability rights groups denounces ignorant remarks made by talk radio host Michael Savage about autism.
July 24, 2008
Early Diagnosis and Education
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman commented on early diagnosis and education in a Wall Street Journal article on July 8, 2008.
July 8, 2008
Pennsylvania Medicaid Waiver Program for Autistic Adults
Medicaid Waiver Approved in Pennsylvania: The U.S. government has approved an Adult Autism Medicaid Waiver to enable autistic adults living in Pennsylvania who are not currently receiving services to receive funding for needed supports and services in the community.
June 17, 2008
Neurodiversity and Self-advocacy Discussed
ASAN’s Ari Ne’eman and Scott Michael Robertson appeared on “Meet the Peetes” on the Oprah & Friends channel (XM-156) on XM Satellite Radio on June 11, 2008…
June 11, 2008
Good Morning America Appearance
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman and pro-neurodiversity blogger Kristina Chew appeared on ABC-TV’s Good Morning America on June 10, 2008 to discuss the Autistic Rights Movement and neurodiversity for…
June 10, 2008
Philanthropy Journal Report
ASAN and the Autistic Rights Movement were highlighted in the Philanthropy Journal’s News Roundup for June 4, 2008
June 4, 2008