These comments are available as a PDF here. September 12, 2022 Alejandro Reyes U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW, PCP–6125 Washington, DC 20202 Autistic Self Advocacy Network Comments…
…a different way and connect with a vast, wonderfully diverse community. Their Welcome to the Autistic Community video introduced me to the concept of neurodiversity, and it was revolutionary. It…
The more “autism awareness” events I see, the more I realize the general public is more comfortable with the idea of Autistic people than the reality. With a puzzle piece,…
…communication (AAC) methods, like sign language, communication boards, and iPads. Effective communication is a key part of self-determination! Read more about self-determination, key laws, and our work here. Read more…
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…
…our community, and gave us a chance to celebrate self-advocacy together. All month long, we’ve been celebrating ASAN’s birthday! If you missed any of our events during our month-long celebration,…
…with disabilities to live healthy and productive lives in our communities. Less than one month after the disability community defeated the latest attempt to destroy Medicaid, Congress is at it…
…content should also be available in each of the sixteen most common languages in the United States. While the federal government was required to communicate mostly in plain language as…
…disabilities. In response to the complaint and engagement with OCR, Tennessee has revised its “Guidance for the Ethical Allocation of Scarce Resources During a Community-Wide Public Health Emergency” to comply…
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