…emphasize our commitments to center equity, intersectionality and anti-racism in our work, and direct ASAN to focus on work that benefits our multiply-marginalized community members. The equity plan explains our…
…the IACC IACC Full Committee Meeting Minutes, Nov. 21, 2008 The following are the comments I gave. — Ethical Concerns in Autism Research: Presentation to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee…
…we need to live safely in our communities. Home- and community-based services (HCBS) funding has a direct impact on the disability community throughout the entire country—the Senate must not negotiate…
…be cut by $22 million. NIDILRR focuses on applied research to improve community living–it is one of the most important federal research programs for the disability community. Funding for Independent…
This April, ASAN will be working with activists and community members across the country to help launch Autism Acceptance Month, a celebration of Autistic culture and community. We want you…
…their models and practices to come into compliance with the regulations. Contrary to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ belief, the Final Rule does not merely require states to ensure…
…aims to inform CMS’ decision-making and the disability community’s public comments. “Ensuring the integrity of Home and Community Based Services is a crucial component of protecting the rights of Americans…
…Toronto, ON Autistics for Autistics, rayashields@hotmail.com Burnaby, BC Autistics United Vancouver, vancouverautistics@gmail.com Kamloops, BC Brenda Anderson, timandbrenda90@gmail.com IRELAND Dublin, Ireland UCD Students, hannah.bryson@ucdconnect.ie UNITED KINGDOM Aberdeen, Scotland Topher Endress, topher.endress@gmail.com…
…have killed me outright had I not had a strong disability community fighting for me.” In return, sie fought for the community and community itself. Over the last few years,…
Today is Autistic Pride Day. For ten years, our community has come together on June 18th to celebrate who we are and affirm our right to build a culture and…
