
⚖️ ASAN January Update ⚖️
…threat that has come this month. The barrage of attacks on our communities is intentionally tiring and hard to follow, and we feel that too. We will continue pushing against…
…threat that has come this month. The barrage of attacks on our communities is intentionally tiring and hard to follow, and we feel that too. We will continue pushing against…
…Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposed rule to ban electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior, and they asked for public comments on the rule. ASAN submitted comments encouraging…
…out for when the time to send comments here! ASAN also submitted comments to the IACC RFI on Co-Occurring Conditions, and we appreciate everyone who submitted their own comments too!…
…community-based settings, while also making it possible for many people to receive the services and supports needed to remain in the community. Adopting new eligibility criteria to allow people to…
…Bluesky Enterprises, Inc. Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council Community Connections, Inc. Community Link Community Options, Inc. Community Outreach Community Systems, Inc. The Coordinating Center The Council of Parent…
…issues impacting the disability community. Here’s what you can do: To find out if there’s a town hall meeting coming up near you, visit TownHallProject.com and type in your ZIP…
…Privacy Rule” https://autisticadvocacy.org/2019/02/asan-comments-on-hipaa-privacy-rule/ Accessed 3/28/2023 ↑2 Autistic Self Advocacy Network. “ASAN Comments on Organ Procurement and Transplantation RFI” https://autisticadvocacy.org/2022/02/asan-comments-on-organ-procurement-and- transplantation-rfi/ Accessed 3/28/2023 ↑3 Autistic Self Advocacy Network. “ASAN Comments on…
More people with disabilities are living in our communities than ever before – but many people who want access to their communities remain trapped in institutions. Money Follows the Person…
…to remain in the community,16See About Community Living, Administration for Community Living, last updated April 23, 2019, https://acl.gov/about-community-living; Long Term Supports and Services, The Arc, last accessed March 5, 2019,…
…package that includes at least $150 billion for Medicaid home- and community-based services. Home and community-based services funded by Medicaid allow people with disabilities like me, my friends and my…