…empower autistic people across 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…
…only recommends masks in schools in counties with “High” COVID-19 Community Levels. The new criteria for community risk levels reflect admissions and hospital capacity, but deprioritize case counts and do…
…the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in the national conversation about us. Nothing About Us, Without Us!…
…majority of individuals who come before courts on involuntary commitment petitions are committed.7 These inaccuracies and omissions in “Imminent Danger” create a harmful portrayal of Americans diagnosed with schizophrenia and…
…should I write a public comment? 9. What should I write in a public comment? 10. What happens after I send in my public comment? Words to know Plain…
…she is most likely capable of communication; given an AAC device, he or she can communicate, and write. All people with disabilities, with proper supports and accommodations and job coaching…
…and our community to submit comments highlighting the importance of competitive, integrated employment to people with disabilities. We call on Congress to take further necessary steps to promote competitive, integrated…
…waiver funds intended for community living supports, as the very purpose and nature of sheltered employment is directly contrary to the principles of community living. Additionally, we urge the state…
…community informed as policy changes. No matter what comes next, we’re in this together. ASAN is outraged by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, throwing out decades…
…and less controversial ways for you to show your commitment to our community. Autism Speaks’ senior leadership fails to include a single autistic person. Unlike non-profits focused on intellectual disability,…
