…approved a budget resolution that lawmakers have dubbed the Obamacare “repeal resolution.” Budget resolutions tell specific committees to write legislation that would decrease spending and increase revenue. Using the budget…
…important things Communicate what your decision is. For example: Wanda is an autistic person. Wanda doesn’t talk. She can point to pictures of things she wants, and she can shake…
…track. The COVID-19 case tracker combines information from news articles and state & local government reports, to give us the most complete picture possible. Nationwide CasesIndividual SettingsHow We Get Our…
…support communication access efforts, promote full compliance with the HCBS Settings Rule, and follow up with the FDA on banning the use of electric shock for behavior modification. This #StopTheShock…
…receiving services to receive funding for needed supports and services for daily living, housing, employment, and other ADL (activities of daily living) and integration in the community. Note that although…
…here. Inclusive Meetings: The Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s Community Living Summit Planning Accessible and Inclusive Organizing Trainings: Strategies for Decreasing Barriers to Participation for People with I/DD Color Communication Badges…
…CPSD is an advocacy network of 21 national organizations who have come together to bring about a significant modernization of the federal adult system of services and supports for persons…
…in COVID relief. We released comments and a statement regarding the selection of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) committee members. We are pleased to see a more representative cohort…
…requirement that states “establish time and distance standards specifically for MLTSS programs”; At the same time, ASAN’s research and stakeholder engagement on this topic compels us to express concerns regarding…
…design and implementation of Community First Choice option. The proposed rule, posted today, describes the details of this program and solicits public comment. The rule can be found at: http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2011-03946_PI.pdf….
