…health care to autistic people of many different cultures) Services and supports: Augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) and communication strategies Home and community-based services (HCBS) Education Therapies & interventions besides mental health…
…to these injustices, to commemorate the lives of victims, and demand justice and equal protection under the law for all people with disabilities. Since 2012, ASAN and other disability rights…
…specifically requires that public services, such as public schools, provide access to “effective communication,” which can include sign language interpreters or augmentative and alternative communication supports (AAC). Despite the law,…
…older adults into society, including a cross- disability and aging organizations representing families, people with disabilities and older adults who use Medicaid services, Medicaid-funded providers, and disability and aging advocates.…
…we urge your Task Force to consider the following comments: We oppose the inclusion of any language requiring colleges and universities to outline procedures to refer for involuntary commitment or…
…levels. We also recommend inclusion of best practices for addressing language access needs for people with Limited English Proficiency; effective communication needs for people with sensory, cognitive and communication disabilities;…
…Color Communication Badges Summary Color Communication Badges are an accommodation to support social interaction for people with a variety of disabilities and communication needs. Color communication badges were first developed…
…access to diagnosis. APA should consider providing examples specific to adults and adolescents, to better acknowledge that the characteristics of ASD differ across the lifespan. APA should also consider providing…
…to commemorate the lives of victims, and demand justice and equal protection under the law for all people with disabilities. Since 2012, ASAN and other disability rights organizations have come…
It’s important for people with disabilities to live in our communities. But it’s harder for disabled people of color to access community living. There are barriers. The barriers come from…
