Autistics Speaking Day 2012: Reclaiming Voice
by Ari Ne’eman Holidays are funny things – they come around once a year, and remind us of feelings and ideas that we shouldn’t have…
November 1, 2012
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Save the Date! ASAN’s Annual Gala
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s Annual Gala! Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Join us for a special celebration and fundraising event…
September 21, 2012
Autreat is Coming!
Autreat is coming up quickly on July 2nd-6th this year in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Autreat is a retreat style conference by and for Autistics. Run by…
May 8, 2012
Welcome to the Rest of International Autism Acceptance Year!
by Paula Durbin-Westby Time marches on! Welcome to the rest of International Autism Acceptance Year! International Autism Acceptance Year (IAAY) is a continuation of the…
May 7, 2012
Asperger’s Means That
by Dylan Matthews I write about politics and public policy for a living. To do that well, you have to have a fair amount of…
April 27, 2012
I’m in Ur Toastmasters Meeting, Giving U Speeches
by Andee Joyce Here’s how I celebrated Autism Acceptance Month: I gave my debut speech in Toastmasters about me and my neuro-orientation, to a roomful…
April 26, 2012
Disability Community Across the Country Mourns Disabled People Murdered by Family Members and Caregivers
On March 30th, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, working with the broader disability community, convened a nationwide Day of Mourning in memory disabled people murdered by…
April 9, 2012
Dear well-meaning strangers
from Lydia Brown, at Autistic Hoya Dear well-meaning strangers, During this month, you will be bombarded with public service announcements, billboards, letters, emails, graphics, and…
April 6, 2012
Vigil Report: Virtual Vigil and Boston
From Disability Right Now by Erin Lewy I was fortunate enough to attend vigils for George Hodgins both virtually and in Boston. Each left a…
April 3, 2012
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month 2012!
Greetings and Happy April 2012! The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by posting essays in the blog section of our website…
April 1, 2012
Join Us For Your Local Vigil – March 30th
Most of you received Zoe’s moving e-mail message last week, announcing March 30th as a national day of mourning for George Hodgins, Tracy Latimer and…
March 27, 2012