…lack of resources and community supports. Our country must prioritize community-based resources — and recognize people experiencing homelessness as part of our communities. We know that options like supportive housing…
…communication for nonspeaking autistics and other AAC users, and bills that would expand access to home- and community-based services for people with all kinds of disabilities. ASAN’s work was central…
…because of differences–sometimes very profound differences–in communication, interests, and behavior. The adversity increases tremendously as we go through adolescence and face adulthood. Respite care, resources, and community support for non-Autistic…
…Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder has taken strides by including autistic self-advocates on both their committee and subcommittees. Let’s step forward to nourish and promote disability advocacy and empowerment, as…
…NAME/Representative NAME] about the FDA’s proposed ban of electric shock devices. Staff member: Certainly. Please go ahead. You: Thank you. My name is [your full name] , and I am from…
In 1990, the ADA gave people with disabilities the legal right to access in our communities. 28 years later, businesses are still trying to avoid their responsibility to their disabled…
Today, the House of Representatives pulled the bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Speaker Paul Ryan just said publicly that the ACA “is the law of the land” and…
…mourn the lives lost to filicide, bring awareness to these tragedies, and demand justice and equal protection under the law for all people with disabilities. Look for opportunities to sign…
…can be found here: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-MH-08-016.html. This RFI provides an excellent opportunity for self-advocates and allies to make our voices heard. Members of the IACC are very interested in hearing from…
…be easily understandable and accessible to disabled people and communities who communicate through languages other than English, ASL, and Spanish. We also are demanding the CDC instate a requirement of…
