…this system, what is the impact? What are the ripple effects? And then we take our knowledge about what our community needs and deserves, and we combine that with all…
…particular, ASAN strongly opposes the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the citizenship question had been added to the decennial…
…Gen. Interal Medic. 147 (2018), https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-018-4625-1. 14 Beukelman DR, Light J. Augmentative and alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs. 5th ed. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes…
…for chronically ill and disabled people, our families and communities. We are grateful to be connected to and working with groups like ASAN as we build power with our communities….
…Home and community based services (HCBS)— A type of LTSS where people get the services they need at home instead of from institutions. Home and community based services get called…
…Researchers should exhibit basic competency in Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to include people with a wider range of communication needs in research. There must be consideration for barriers…
These comments are available as a PDF here. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network appreciates the opportunity to submit comments for the July 10, 2024, Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) meeting….
…Disabilities (NACDD), and the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). We commend DOL for conducting a comprehensive review of the Section 14(c) program in 2023. The time has come to…
…had a particularly negative impact on the opportunity of students on the autism spectrum and with other disabilities impacting on social communication to realize their right to a Free and…
…to “wellness farms.” ASAN will continue to fight against these attacks on our community. These comments are unacceptable. The current administration is trying to drag our community back to a…
