A free workshop will be available by audio conference and webinar Monday, April 4, 2011, on the final regulations to the ADA Amendments Act. Visit http://www.adaconferences.org/ADAAA to register. In connection…
By Melody Latimer; originally posted on the AS Parenting website. When I speak of Autism, please know I love your support and understanding. When I speak of my Autistic children,…
The ASAN chapter in Columbus, Ohio, welcomes visitors to a reading of creative material by Autistic people. Event details below. TRAVONNA COFFEEHOUSE 1195 N. High Street, Columbus Saturday, April 2…
This letter was sent to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics on Friday, April 1st, 2011. Dear Ms. Pickett: We are writing as a coalition of organizations representing a…
FACT SHEET: CAFE PRESS AND AUTISM SPEAKS Earlier this week, Cafe Press announced that the company will be donating 10% of all purchases on products tagged with “Autism” to Autism…
PBS NewsHour Special About Autism Leaves Out Key Stakeholders, Relies on Old Stereotypes WASHINGTON, DC (April 11th, 2011) – In the midst of autism awareness month, early questions are emerging…
Earlier this month, many in the Autistic community expressed concern when CafePress announced that they would be donating 10% of the proceeds from items tagged “autism” to Autism Speaks. We…
Autistic adult community condemns PBS NewsHour’s “Autism Now” program Robert MacNeil claims needs and perspectives of Autistic adults not an “urgent issue” WASHINGTON, DC (April 27th, 2011) – An outpouring…
By Paula C. Durbin-Westby; originally posted on the Paula C. Durbin-Westby Autistic Advocacy Blog. When is a disability not a disability? When it is a “disorder.” Geri Dawson of Autism…
National Disability Leadership Alliance C/o United Spinal Association 1660 L Street, NW Suite 504 Washington, DC 20036-5647 May 16, 2011 United States Senate (United States House of Representatives) Washington, DC…
