…meaningfully commit to providing adequate community-based services. Without adequate services and real community-based housing options, authorities often shunt disabled people in need of services into inappropriate placements such as Carlton…
…protect PETS so students with disabilities get off to a good start. Competitive Integrated Employment Competitive integrated employment is a kind of job you can have. We will call it…
…such models having been used with other marginalized communities for decades. At that time, even getting outsiders to believe there was an Autistic community at all was near-impossible. We were…
…something is the first step to civic participation. I believe civic participation is a key aspect of community living that doesn’t get talked about enough. Community integration is so much…
…fulfilling lives in the community, including the Affordable Care Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our community is likely to experience serious harm if Barrett is confirmed for a…
…communication. ASHA did not develop its positions in collaboration with self-advocates. Notably, although ASHA permitted – and received – comments from non-speaking autistic people, it failed to meaningfully engage with…
…Gross Director of Advocacy Autistic Self Advocacy Network Solidarity Statement on Recent Wave of Hate Crimes Against Asian Community ASAN Welcomes Congressional Action for Disability Community ASAN Welcomes Discussion Draft…
…which we all build networks of support for our communities. The gala will be held on Thursday, November 16th and we’ll be celebrating our community with our award ceremony featuring…
…approaches to community safety that provide alternatives to the police and the criminal legal system, including access to community-based crisis services and other community initiatives that reduce interactions with police….
…in the community. It clearly defines what settings count as living in the community, and makes sure funding for services in the community only goes to settings that meet this…
