Reports on Portland Protest
ASAN’s Portland, Oregon chapter organized a protest of an Autism Speaks fundraising walk on Saturday, Sept. 26th, 2009. Watch video from Oregon TV station KPTV-12 and watch video…
September 26, 2009
Autism Speaks
Cross-Disability Campaign Featured
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman and the ASAN-led cross-disability campaign against Autism Speaks’ video “I Am Autism” were featured in an article on Disability Scoop, an online…
September 25, 2009
Help Us Fight Back Against Autism Speaks’ Attempts to Speak For Us!
Protests Planned Against Autism Speaks: ASAN is preparing a joint letter from the disability community in response to the horrific statements in the “I am Autism” video. In addition, our activists and allies are organizing protests to confront Autism Speaks’ fundraising efforts.
September 24, 2009
Horrific Autism Speaks “I am Autism” ad transcript
Vicious Prejudice Shown in Autism Speaks Video: We have provided the full transcript of the “I am Autism” video by Autism Speaks, which depicts Autistic people as useless burdens destroying their families and society.
September 23, 2009
Response to Autism Speaks’ AFAA Report
ASAN has issued a statement commenting on the AFAA report by Autism Speaks and several other organizations, which discusses adult supports and services.
June 25, 2009