…come together to protect those of us who are at risk of being harmed by the changes. It is not just the concept of whose Autism is more valid…or who…
…is important for disabled people to live in the community. Part of living in the community means having the services we need, including Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). HCBS includes…
…LGBTQ community, women, and communities of color, have fought and are still fighting for their rights. Disabled people are a part of every community. When disabled people don’t have our…
…to communication supports for individuals who have no equally effective alternate forms of communication. As a result, the Committee stands to dramatically undermined ASHA’s mission of “making effective communication, a…
…aggressive behavior, and people with additional disabilities and complex needs. Not a single thing I am about to say is for only one segment of my community. ASAN believes that…
…often more common in areas where marginalized communities live, leading to worse health outcomes. We talk about this in our Crisis In Our Communities toolkit about environmental racism. Dealing with…
…Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (S.533) is a bill that would give states and businesses the help they need to create competitive integrated employment opportunities for disabled people. Competitive…
…access to effective communication during the person-centered planning process, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology, communication aides, and any extra time or specific supports necessary for that communication. Asking…
…ASAN does? Come work with us to help our community! ASAN is hiring three roles: a Plain Language Specialist, a Policy Analyst, and an Executive Assistant. The Plain Language Specialist…
…live in the institution. They wanted to live in the community. They said that the ADA gave them the right to live in the community. The Supreme Court said that…
