How I Became an Autistic Self-Advocate
…the article. I had essays published in national autism magazines. I had found my voice; a voice that allowed me to educate the world on what being an adult with…
…the article. I had essays published in national autism magazines. I had found my voice; a voice that allowed me to educate the world on what being an adult with…
…needs, we need society to accept that we exist and that we deserve to be treated fairly. Public service announcements should include Autistic voices. Autistic people need to become more…
…more substantial relationship than contracting out work. Managers have to be convinced of a job applicant’s long-term value to the company before they’ll hire the applicant. Historically, that calculation often…
…and other people with disabilities in policymaking and throughout society. ASAN applauds CMS for the inclusion of a number of key consumer protections within the proposed regulation. Most notably, we…
…end of the public health emergency declaration fast approaching in May, the DEA has announced its proposed permanent rules for the prescribing of controlled medications via telemedicine. These rules would…
…voice at the table – together. Will you help support our work to keep the self-advocate voice front and center in 2012? Please consider an end of year donation to…
…with the Settings Rule so that the rights of recipients of Home and Community-Based Services will be protected. We similarly support the application of this Rule to HCBS provided through…
…they need to live in their communities. However, we also have some serious concerns about the approach to providing these services represented in this proposal. In general, we support approaches…
…strong interest in disability rights advocacy and activism. Scholarship applications can be found here. Completed applications for the January 2016 scholarship period are due on November 15. Application questions will…
…of the internship opportunity. Internships are paid. Applications will be screened by ASAN and Freddie Mac staff and not all who apply will receive an interview. If you are interested,…