🌈 ASAN June Update 🌈
…We are disappointed that this legislation perpetuates stereotypes instead of addressing a serious societal problem. We call on Congress to take real steps to ensure that Americans live free from…
…We are disappointed that this legislation perpetuates stereotypes instead of addressing a serious societal problem. We call on Congress to take real steps to ensure that Americans live free from…
…exercise their right to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. ASAN knows that many autistic students of color are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all….
…resources about voting under guardianship, making a plan to vote, and how and why to vote. As we approach election day, we encourage you to review your options to vote….
…of the web site’s monthly bloggers. During her free time, she likes to read, sing, and watch YouTube videos. Howie Jordan University of South Carolina Upstate ( Spartanburg, South Carolina)…
…our message: that disabled people deserve to live fulfilling lives free of violence. We’re calling for volunteers to organize vigils in their local communities on or around March 30th. You…
…plan might not be enough to protect real community living and freedom of choice. ASAN has prepared a set of talking points to help you write comments: I’m writing in…
…August congressional recess. When you attend, feel free to use our two page fact sheet to help educate them about why supporting the Transition to Independence Act is important. After…
…other forms of aversive conditioning (the practice of repeatedly and intentionally inducing pain or discomfort in an attempt to alter a person’s behavior.) Andre was sent to an out-of-state, DOE-approved…
…recent months. — Interested in other perspectives? Here are some links to feed your curiosity. (A note: I believe fully in the freedom of expression and belief, and do not…
…a letter to Health and Human Services supporting police-free mental health responses, especially for youth. More than 1 in 5 people shot by police are people with mental health disabilities….