…they commit. Police violence and overpolicing affect people with disabilities, overwhelmingly people of color with disabilities, in many ways. Because of police violence, many of our community members are not…
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network appreciates the opportunity to submit comments for the April 4th, 2023 IACC meeting. In our last comments to the IACC, ASAN supported research on communication…
…researcher and scholar. 12 years ago he designed and has been directing a Community-Based adult transition program for the Berkeley Unified School District as well as a Community-Based adult day…
…be given to research that helps us, like research on communication, community living, education, and health care for autistic people. Community Based Participatory Research ASAN supports Community Based Participatory Research…
What does community mean to you? For some people, this question doesn’t mean much but for the hundreds of thousands of Americans receiving Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS),…
…discussion. That idea is important, but it’s an idea we’ve fought to turn into a reality because it comes with tangible, real-world consequences. Self-determination, access to healthcare, community integration, communication…
…we can do to make community living possible for everyone. This toolkit answers important questions like: What is an institution? What is living in the community? When did institutions get…
…Director Julia Bascom Join us for the 2023 Annual Gala! ASAN Comments to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) ASAN Applauds Proposed 504 Updates from HHS…
…on speech alone to communicate. Run by and for people with expressive communication disabilities, CommunicationFIRST advances its mission by educating and engaging the public, advocating for policy and practice reform,…
…that Welcome to the Autistic Community is now available in Spanish! Welcome to the Autistic Community is an introductory guide to autistic people’s history, community and our rights. Check out…
