…a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. When children like Kayleb are removed from their neighborhood schools – their least restrictive environment – and sent into juvenile…
…appeal the ruling. If they decide not to appeal, they still have the option to reissue the rule, as we explained in our statement. At the same time, we’re having…
…spectrum and with other developmental disabilities. If approved, this new coding promises to label hundreds of thousands of children with “wandering” diagnoses that would make it easier for school districts…
This testimony is available as a PDF here. Dear Senators Blumenthal and Cruz, On behalf of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), I appreciate the opportunity to provide written testimony…
…it is the appropriate role of the federal government to ensure that its investment in our nation’s safety net reaches as many low income individuals as possible with essential health…
…with low-income people with disabilities at Boston Center for Independent Living. Emily Ladau is a writer and speaker whose career began at age 10, when she appeared on Sesame Street…
…$46.5 billion dollar reduction over ten years will supposedly occur from “testing new approaches to increase labor force participation.” This apparently consists of expanding SSA’s demonstration authority for testing new…
…Advocacy Network taking part in at least three of the 80 or so protests that were held across the country. The reason for the boycott (and protests) is the fact…
…six weeks because a private contractor lost track of a $1 payment. This punitive approach to health coverage can be particularly harmful for Autistic individuals. Autistic people often experience executive…
…7, after 10 years of widespread criticism, Autism Speaks announced the appointment of two Autistic people to its Board of Directors. The criticism from the self-advocate and broader disability community…
