…organizations run by Autistic people have been invited to testify. ASAN is profoundly concerned by the apparent absence of representatives from organizations run by autistic people and urges that the…
…incredibly difficult year — but we’re not giving up. People with disabilities across the United States are speaking up by voting in this year’s election, and when our voices are…
…brother, voiced her objection to use of the term. “I disagree,” she said as the suggestion was read aloud. “I’m not a person with autism; I am Autistic.” Immediately, a…
…FDA’s regulatory authority. However, Congress has recently clarified the FDA’s authority to issue such a ban.2Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, H.R. 2617 (Dec. 2022) SEC. 3306. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2617 For two years…
…Back Better Act was stripped out. This was not due to lack of heroic grassroots advocacy; the disability community made our voice heard loud and clear for over a year….
…Family Voices of Illinois Family Voices of Tennessee INCLUDEnyc Not Dead Yet Montana PEAK Parent Center Regional Center for Independent Living (Rochester, NY) Second Thoughts Massachusetts Self Advocacy Association of…
…politicians or by the resounding outcry of our collective voices. In a democracy, we’re the ones who will make that choice. Call your Senators this weekend – every voice counts!…
…people who are unhoused is not cruel and unusual punishment as long as the laws about camping apply to everyone, including people who are housed. The Eighth Amendment of the…
T he Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a national grassroots disability rights organization run by and for Autistic Americans, advocating for systems change and ensuring that the voices of Autistic…
…vital because we have the chance to protect the rights of disabled people. Previously, we had applauded the proposed changes and called on our grassroots to comment as well. Thank…
