…repeatedly uses the phrase “effective freedom” and “applying effective freedom” to refer to the fact that person-centered planning is meaningless without proper implementation of the person-centered plan, as well as…
…continuing part of that movement. We aim to center the voices of autistic people with intellectual disabilities in our advocacy. One way we do this is by making resources in…
…a twofold failure of police and media to respond appropriately to mental health crisis situations and to respect the identities and experiences of transgender individuals. Moreover, videos made in the…
…The next committee to vote on the draft bill will be the full House Appropriations Committee. They will vote on the bill on July 10th. So, the next step is…
…of autonomy and freedom of expression because the messages do not reflect the voice of the person with a disability but, rather, reflect the voice of the ‘facilitator.’” None of…
…as is the related idea that disabled people are inherently unfit as spouses or parents. In the name of these kinds of stereotypes, people with disabilities have been deprived of…
…than others to be abusive. An article by Sheila Jennings Linehan on the FAAAS website, entitled Representing Cassandra in Matrimonial Law, characterizes the non-Autistic spouse as “a normal individual subjected…
…no later than June 18: Focus Group Registration: Name: Email: Address: Phone: Connection to Autism: Self, Family/Spouse, Caretaker, Educator, Other (If Other, please specify) A $5 donation is suggested at…
…with a conversation with ASAN staff, discussing both our work—in the past year and beyond to 2023—and our appreciation for the people that help us continue it. Giveaways All Things…
…1 in 10, almost 10% of the population. Parents with disabilities are the only community of Americans who must struggle to retain custody of their children. Removal rates of parents…
