…concerns about the appropriateness of early intervention and associated research, permissions for acquisition of biological materials, and the IACC’s recommended budget being skewed severely in favor of research into “causes…
…for Autistic people. ASAN was created to serve as a national grassroots disability rights organization for the Autistic community. It advocates for systems change and ensures that the voices of…
…passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. ASAN applauded the proposed updates to its Section 504 regulations earlier in the month. These updates are a major opportunity to protect the…
…needs, we need society to accept that we exist and that we deserve to be treated fairly. Public service announcements should include Autistic voices. Autistic people need to become more…
…you updates about our events and campaigns, urgent action alerts, new resources, and plenty of information on how to join our fight for disability rights. We have big plans to…
…major media outlets. ASAN is working with the cross-disability community on a similar response to Autism Speaks’ campaign. “The voices of real autistic people, and of families who do not…
…a ribbon, a donation, or a Facebook or Twitter app, an average citizen does their duty, checks the autism box on their charitable instincts and moves on, never having to…
…website to make appointments. But, for most elected officials, you will need to call or email them. How do I schedule an appointment? You can call them at: (202) 224-3121…
…process complaint against the district. The judge found that the student had been denied a free appropriate public education because of the district’s failure to allow meaningful participation by the…
…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…
