ASAN works on policies and laws that affect autistic people and people with other disabilities. There are laws that protect our rights as people with disabilities. We work to make sure these laws are enforced fairly and people have their rights respected. But the legal system is often not fair to disabled people, especially disabled people of color. As we fight for our rights, we must also fight to change the way the legal system treats people.
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Take Action on Fair Pay for Disabled Workers with a Public Comment!
Download this explainer as a PDF here. Listen to someone read this explainer out loud here. Words to know 14(c): A part of the Fair Labor Standards Act that says employers can pay disabled people less than minimum wage 14(c) certificate: A piece of paper that says certain employers are allowed to pay their disabled…
ASAN Opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Nomination to Head HHS
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network urges the Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy’s long record of spreading misinformation about autism in particular and public health in general makes him a disastrous choice for this role. His opposition to life-saving vaccines, his belief…
ASAN Calls on Texas to Stop Robert Roberson’s Execution
Update 11/18: While Roberson’s execution was delayed due to intervention by Texan lawmakers asking Roberson to testify at a date after his scheduled execution, the Texas Supreme Court ruled against those lawmakers on Friday, November 15th, allowing the execution to proceed. Currently there is no date set for Roberson’s execution and ASAN continues to call…