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Autism, Being Autistic and Acceptance
…not really told anything. Nobody talked to us. Our parents were given the “sad news” and shown the bleak future ahead, the “lost lives” of their children. We were sent…
…not really told anything. Nobody talked to us. Our parents were given the “sad news” and shown the bleak future ahead, the “lost lives” of their children. We were sent…
…feel more like their gender, and more comfortable in their body. Transgender and nonbinary people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve equal access to information about gender affirming health care….
These comments are available as a PDF here. Dear Secretary Becerra, Commissioner Califf, and General Counsel Bagenstos We the undersigned write to urge the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to reissue…
…a nursing home or other institution new opportunities to live in the community with the services and supports they need. Groups benefiting from these home-and-community based programs include the elderly,…
…Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposed rule to ban electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior, and they asked for public comments on the rule. ASAN submitted comments encouraging…
…out for when the time to send comments here! ASAN also submitted comments to the IACC RFI on Co-Occurring Conditions, and we appreciate everyone who submitted their own comments too!…
…a letter or a #ProtectOurCare postcard. ASAN’s #ProtectOurCare Postcard Center has templates and talking points that you can use. Calls and letters are the most effective, but you can also…
…with disabilities to live in our communities. But it’s harder for disabled people of color to access community living.“Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living” explains how policy…
…the Senate respectively, were assigned to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. When the Committee held its hearing, it heard spoken testimony and accepted written testimony from…
…how Kavanaugh’s confirmation would affect our community. This kind of face-to-face meeting really makes a difference. You can find lists of your Senators’ state offices on their websites. Email or…