https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k400kB9yi5Y [Asian American woman sitting in front of a webcam inside her bedroom. She is wearing a navy blue hoodie with a teal blue vest. She is wearing a mask…
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…
…you’re at your minimum time, halfway to your maximum time, and at your maximum time. I appreciate this very much; there’s no guesswork involved, they let you know exactly what…
…people who know a ton, full stop. And the best part is that, at least for me, Asperger’s means that work like that is incredibly fun. I remember, in my…
…who demonstrate a strong commitment to disability rights advocacy, Autistic culture and community, and disability accessibility and inclusion on college campuses. We are extremely proud to include these exceptional self-advocates…
…together several self advocates to author a comprehensive booklet that contains information about: Establishing campus advocacy groups Navigating service provision and accommodations Engaging with administration Running advocacy-focused campaigns Exploring disability…
…School staff talk about students with the same shortcuts: “Tom is special-needs” or “Mary is a free lunch”. This vocabulary appears to have escaped the staff room and become a…
…Self Advocacy Network would like to voice our appreciation for Solis’ work in support of the disability community, and to wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors….
…the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in the national conversation about us. Nothing About Us, Without Us!…
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is disappointed to learn that the White House is again participating in Autism Speaks’ “Light It Up Blue” campaign. While self-advocates work to promote autism…
