…dangerous practices. Disabled students deserve better than restraint and seclusion, and passing KASSA is an important step forward that our community wants and needs. Here’s how YOU can take action…
…We encourage groups to come together to make sure they have all the information so they can make fully informed decisions. ASAN’s Starting a Nonprofit Guide offers questions that every…
…recommended sentencing guidelines. By imposing a similar sentence as would be expected for someone who committed the same crime against a nondisabled child, the court has sent the message that…
In February, we announced the release of our plain language toolkit, “They Work For Us: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Getting Through to your Elected Officials.” Now, we’re pleased to share…
…disabilities. The Graham-Cassidy bill poses a threat to our community, and it needs to be stopped. ASAN is cosponsoring a National Disability Call-In Day to Save Medicaid, taking place all…
It’s important for self-advocates to understand employment policy and how things could be different—so that we can effectively advocate for an end to policies that hurt us, and for the…
…guide applies broadly to every state, no matter where you live! It’s a great way to learn the ins and outs of voting by mail. If you haven’t requested your…
…endless. Being an ally goes further than “not actively adding to the oppressive crap this group lives with every day.” It’s more “actively combating the oppression.” Not giving to Autism…
…ADA becoming the law of the land. As part of our #ADA30 celebrations, we’re pleased to announce our new plain-language resource, “A Self-Advocate’s Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act.”…
…is addressed in the next COVID relief bill? Have call anxiety, or wondering what to expect from a call to your elected officials? Check out this guide to making a…
