…my voice with that of other autistic leaders that I respect and admire as we seek a better future (and present) for autistic people. I believe that all of the…
…nothing but only the best of intentions? Self advocacy and empowerment of the disabled is a giant step in thinking when coming from a place of needing healing, help, and…
…would deny us the right to choose what is best for our bodies. Medical professionals have a responsibility to provide care that meets the needs of all people. If they…
…to apply functioning labels to autistic people with the highest support needs — a recommendation which will fail to improve services or quality of life for these individuals. Self-advocates with…
…ensuring the benefits and best practices of today’s Medicaid program can impact as many of the program’s 70 million beneficiaries as possible. About the Autistic Self Advocacy Network: The Autistic…
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network denounces the detainment and potential deportation of Rosa Maria Hernandez, a 10-year-old with cerebral palsy in Texas. Rosa Maria Hernandez was stopped at an immigration…
It is more important than ever to make sure autism research reflects what matters to all of us. Make your voice heard by submitting a comment to the Interagency Autism…
…during a pandemic. We know firsthand how dangerous congregate settings are for people with disabilities, especially during a crisis like COVID-19. The best way to protect the health and well-being…
…and repetitive nature thereof get exhausting and disheartening very quickly indeed. In short, what allies do is guide the conversation from a place where we are at best peripheral to…
This month is Action August! There are so many important issues you can take action on this month, and best of all—you don’t have to make a single phone call!…
