…devices that “apply a noxious electrical stimulus to a person’s skin intended to reduce or cease self-injurious behavior or aggressive behavior.” The use of these devices as aversive treatment is…
…will live their own life. Trans people deserve to live safely and free from discrimination in their communities, and to be truly included in school, in the workplace, and in…
…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…
…bill repeals the individual mandate. The consequences of that would be a 10% hike in premiums and 13 million Americans losing health insurance outright. Blowing up the deficit, paving the…
…Anyone who wants to participate – parents, teachers, employers, providers, social workers…anyone who has an interest in the transition to adulthood, feel free to volunteer!” Obviously, there was an important…
…in the coming months to fight for community living, freedom from restraint and seclusion, self-determination, and more. Our independence, our health, and our lives are on the line — and…
…who spend 80% or more of their time in general education; those who spend between 40-79%, those who spend less than 40%; and those in separate schools, residential facilities and…
…Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, who spoke out in support of the resolution, as well as the Human Services Commission, for realizing the importance of community-based…
…likelihood of wide-ranging and inconsistent applications of the rules. As such, we urge you to move swiftly to issue a Final Rule consistent with your April NPRM, defining appropriate and…
…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…
