This month, Maryland became the first state in the United States to enact the Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s model law banning disability-based discrimination in organ transplantation. Maryland will be the…
…this project at the following website: http://www.psychologyofdisability.org Thank you very much for your time and input! ~Adena Rottenstein, M.S. Doctoral Candidate University of Michigan adena@umich.edu http://www.psychologyofdisability.org Lorraine Gutierrez, Ph.D. Faculty…
…the autism spectrum, regardless of age, background or status in other under-represented groups. Sincerely, Ari Ne’eman President of Autistic Self Advocacy Network aneeman@autisticadvocacy.org Scott Badesch President of Autism Society sbadesch@autism-society.org…
…runs from the morning of August 8th through the afternoon of August 10th. ASAN is organizing the self-advocacy strand for this year’s event, featuring several Autistic self-advocates as keynote presenters….
…that might go away. And it is not a bad thing — we are proud to be autistic! We think saying “person with autism” can reinforce stigma or send the…
What does community mean to you? For some people, this question doesn’t mean much but for the hundreds of thousands of Americans receiving Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS),…
…and pre-existing conditions. If you have a major life change, like having a baby, you may qualify for an ACA plan as well. Most people qualify for financial help. When…
…participants; Arranging travel and housing for event participants if necessary; Developing presentations; Coordinating staff, materials & schedules on site during an event; Provide ongoing technical assistance to leadership programs alumni…
…our website, build on our tagline for Autism Acceptance Month — “Acceptance is an action.” They are part of an ongoing campaign to shift April from discourse about autism awareness…
…on the spectrum, and who wish to learn more about Autistic perspectives, would also benefit from reading Navigating College. For more information, visit the Navigating College website. To order a…
