…access to the community. Home and community-based services are an important source of support for many people with disabilities who need help to live in the community. But so far,…
…for one that will help overthrow it. That community is very much in the minority today, but changing that will require work in mediums geared towards our own community and…
…AAC to communicate, but little research has been funded regarding assistive technology for communication. Many non-speaking autistic people have been denied access to promising communication methods due to the lack…
…intellectual, and communication disabilities–not just the latter. All behavior is communication and behavior labeled as “challenging” is often an autistic person communicating or responding to an unmet need. ASAN has…
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…of Independence, mobility, Activities of Daily Living, communication, and employment. Regarding communications technologies and systems, the Strategic Plan mentions Picture Exchange Communication Systems but does not address other systems. PECS…
…equally strong commitment to autism acceptance. Upon the passage of the legislation authorizing this committee – the Combating Autism Act – a prominent parent-lobbyist announced “a federal declaration of war…
…the world to take control of our own lives and the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in…
ASAN June Newsletter Dear friends, We hope you had a wonderful Pride month! Our community has had plenty to celebrate and feel proud of this month: our LGBT+ community members,…
…letter encouraging the department of Health and Human Services to support the needs of the disabled community when it comes to COVID-19, accessibility, and discrimination. This letter is part of…
