Over the course of the last several years, growing public attention to issues of bullying – driven in part by the tragic suicides of a number of students subject to…
ASAN July Newsletter Dear friend, July has been a busy month at ASAN, which makes sense. Our favorite way to celebrate Disability Pride Month is through continued advocacy! Check out…
…who identified as having Asperger’s Syndrome – a diagnosis on the autism spectrum – was killed by police who were responding to a suicide call. His death was marked by…
…uses, is an ongoing problem.38 The differences in prescription policies in foster care are system-driven, not disability driven. There is substantial variation between the rate of prescription of these drugs…
…is largely due to preventable, co-occurring medical conditions. Our suicide rate is 9x that of the general population. We have the lowest employment rate in the disability community. Research from…
…research on quality of life and lifespan outcomes is literally life-or-death for our community. A recent study revealed that autistic people have a markedly lower life expectancy, and higher suicide…
…even help disabled people die from suicide instead of trying to help save our lives. They might try to convince disabled people that suicide is the best option for us….
What You Need To Know Research shows that there is no direct link between gun violence (excluding suicide) and mental health. In fact, people with disabilities of all kinds are…
…independently in our communities. We also face significant threats to our safety, including higher rates of abuse, institutionalization, suicide, and police violence. Too often, autistic voices have been erased from…
…not others. While language access is frequently understood as a separate consideration from effective communication, this particular concern is particularly relevant to those experiencing intersecting access issues. LEP individuals who…
