…disability” includes complexes that serve individuals with different diagnoses or disabilities and not just complexes that serve individuals with a particular diagnosis or disability. 5. The regulation should specify that…
…help people with disabilities get the supports and services they need to live, work, and stay in their own homes and communities instead of segregated, institution-like places. California wrote a…
…any of the Gateway Project studies: Register online for a Gateway account starting at http://www.thegatewayproject.org Take the online Gateway Survey. The survey takes about 20-40 minutes to complete. Wait for…
More people with disabilities are living in our communities than ever before – but many people who want access to their communities remain trapped in institutions. Money Follows the Person…
…coordination. ASAN opposes any modifications that might weaken HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules, as these rules protect individuals from unwanted disclosures of their protected health information to outside parties and…
…of Public Policy 1 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Guidance on Settings That Have the Effect of Isolating Individuals Receiving HCBS from the Broader Community 2, available at http://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid-chip-program-information/by-topics/long-term-services-and-supports/home-and-community-based-services/downloads/settings-that-isolate.pdf….
Submitting public comments is an important way for self-advocates to make our needs and priorities known when it comes to public policy. This month, there is an important opportunity to…
…for the reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act. Support our work Become a member Whale Acoustics with Julianne Wilder ASAN Comments on NIH Request for Information Re: Sexual & Gender…
…McCulligh, vancouverautistics@gmail.com Winnipeg, MB Ron Salahub, rsalahub@mts.net Halifax, NS Alex Kronstein, alexkron@live.ca Newmarket, ON Mandy Klein, mandy@acts319.com Toronto, ON Anne Borden, aborden23@gmail.com AUSTRALIA Brisbane Kit, caitlin.mcguren@gmail.com Sydney Robin Eames, robin.m.eames@gmail.com…
…Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposed rule to ban electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior, and they asked for public comments on the rule. ASAN submitted comments encouraging…
