Do we get medical care?
…because her voice sounds “like a child’s” (she was seeking a mammogram) when she tried to make an appointment. She was told to quit “fooling around”. After the appointment, we’re…
…because her voice sounds “like a child’s” (she was seeking a mammogram) when she tried to make an appointment. She was told to quit “fooling around”. After the appointment, we’re…
These comments are available as a PDF here. IACC’s Co-occurring RFI (January / February 2024) What are the most significant challenges caused by co-occurring physical health conditions in autistic people?…
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…different perspectives and approaches, not from fundamentally different goals. Organizations and campaigns that fail to center the voices and experiences of actual Autistic people not only perpetuate ableism, but they…
…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…
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is investigating employers’ use of personality tests to screen job applicants as part of applications for employment and the broader hiring process. These tests may…
…All students deserve the right to a good education free of cruelty, harm, and fear. Kids with disabilities have the right to an education too. Sometimes though, bad things happen…
…New York residents who can make their voices heard. The time to honor those we’ve lost is fast approaching. This Wednesday, March 1st, the disability community will gather virtually across…
…no longer possible for us to continue updating the tracker. Read more here. COVID-19 is spreading uncontrolled through institutions, and people with disabilities are paying the price. Most people with…
…to married couples, even though it was illegal. Estelle Griswold was arrested and fined $100 for prescribing birth control. She appealed her case. When you appeal a case, you ask…