May 2012 Newsletter
…we released key talking points for community members to use in their comments during the American Psychiatric Association’s public comment period on the DSM-5. Over the course of the last…
…we released key talking points for community members to use in their comments during the American Psychiatric Association’s public comment period on the DSM-5. Over the course of the last…
…our growth and a tribute to the power of our grassroots to fight for the rights of our community. Join us for an evening celebrating our community with our award…
…work composing ads. So I ended up with a useful entry on my resume after all; but it’s fair to say that although I learned a few things about advertising,…
…access to effective communication during the person-centered planning process, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology, communication aides, and any extra time or specific supports necessary for that communication. Asking…
…with everyone else! Community living means living in the same places as people without disabilities. A community can be a neighborhood, town, or city. It can be any place where…
…the disability community is fighting for already. And all of that is cold comfort when it happens to you. So I’d appreciate it if the disability community would keep showing…
…people with other disabilities. The permanent blog is here: http://autismacceptanceday.blogspot.com/ The permanent Facebook Community is here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-Acceptance-Day/301079916622195 and the permanent Facebook community for International Autism Acceptance Year is here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Autism-Acceptance-Year-2012-2013/208441875938411…
ASAN November Newsletter Dear friend, The end of the year is coming fast, but during this hard month we were busier than ever! We’re making sure our community has the…
…everyone has benefited from the work they do and fund. ACL supports the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule, which helps people with disabilities live in our communities, get…
…Communication is a human right. In the guidance that it published last month, the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of People With Severe Disabilities affirmed that communication is…