…receiving necessary support. Network inadequacy compounds the issue; “83.86% of all US counties lacked any diagnostic resources [for ASD].” Provider quality & quantity urgently need expansion. Punitive seclusion, restraints (mechanical…
…use. For more information on our comments please contact Gregory Robinson, Deputy Director of Public Policy at ASAN, at grobinson@autisticadvocacy.org. More information is also available via our website at https://autisticadvocacy.org/tag/aversives-and-judge-rotenberg-center/….
…mean “segregation.” “Care” should not mean “control.” No label, no diagnosis, no behavior, no support need changes this. The only criteria for human rights is being alive. Stuff like this…
…using SMART goals? What are some examples of groups using SMART goals? You can download the SMART goals guide to find out! Download SMART Goals Guide.pdf To help self-advocate leaders…
…to the 14(c) program in two-thirds of its investigations.” By segregating employees in isolated, disability-specific work settings that limit economic independence, opportunity for advancement, and community interaction, these businesses also…
…and part time) Autistic people who are LGBTQ+. LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. Autistic people with intellectual disabilities. Words…
…(NCD). https://www.ncd.gov/report/national-council-on-disability-report-on-subminimum-wage-and-supported-employment/ U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). (2023). Subminimum Wage Program: DOL could do more to ensure timely oversight (GAO-23-105116). https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-105116 Andara, K., Neal, A., & Khatta, R. (2024, February…
…available at https://www.communitycatalyst.org/resources/publications/document/2020-Cath-Hosp-Report2020-31.pdf. 22 “Examining How Crisis Standards of Care May Lead to Intersectional Medical Discrimination Against COVID-19 Patients.” https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FINALIntersectional-Guide-Crisis-Care-2-10-21.pdf 23 “ASAN Condemns New Religious Refusals of Care Rule” https://autisticadvocacy.org/2019/05/asan-condemns-new-religious-refusals-of-care-rule/…
…computer programs to help them make decisions, those computer programs can’t discriminate. “Medicaid Program: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services” — referred to as the “Medicaid Access Rule” or “Access Rule”…
…Our resource A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Gender Affirming Health Care answers questions like: What do the words “transgender,” “nonbinary,” and “intersex” mean? What kinds of gender affirming health care can…
