We Wrote It – Now It’s The Law!
This month, Maryland became the first state in the United States to enact the Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s model law banning disability-based discrimination in organ…
April 28, 2015
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network Files Amicus Brief Challenging Discriminatory Denial of Health Care
On Monday January 26, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Not Dead Yet, and 13 other disability rights organizations filed a second amicus brief in a…
February 2, 2015
ASAN Statement on New Jersey Assisted Suicide Bill Hearing
Despite leading disability rights organizations’ long history of opposition to legalization of assisted suicide, the New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee…
December 9, 2014
ASAN Applauds Congressional Letter Urging Self-Advocate Inclusion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds letter from Congressional champions urging increased representation of autistic adults in Autism CARES Act funded programs. WASHINGTON,…
October 29, 2014
Call for Resumes: Freddie Mac Seeks Autistic Interns for Fall Semester
Freddie Mac, a leading mortgage finance company, is partnering with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to fill three paid internship opportunities. The ASAN-Freddie Mac Internship…
July 25, 2014
ASAN Statement Praising Department of Education’s Results Driven Accountability System
Last week, the US Department of Education announced a new accountability framework for state compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This new…
July 2, 2014
ASAN Ranked in Top 10 National Disability Non-Profits!
ASAN is thrilled to announce that we have been ranked sixth of all nonprofits advocating for people with disabilities in Philanthropedia’s 2013 national rankings.
December 19, 2013
Joint Letter in Response to 60 Minutes
Oct. 8, 2013 Jeffrey Fager Executive Producer 60 Minutes CBS Corporation 524 West 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Dear Mr. Fager: The undersigned organizations,…
October 11, 2013
ASAN Statement on the Murder of Jaelen and Faith Edge
On Saturday, September 14th, Marilyn Edge murdered her son Jaelen, and her daughter, Faith. Jaelen, age 13, was autistic. His mother left his body with…
September 19, 2013
Secret Shoppers Needed for LEAD Center Project
We Need Your Help! For too long people with invisible disabilities have been left out of the unemployment services system. Although people with invisible disabilities…
September 3, 2013
Disability Community Celebrates Guardianship Decision For Adult Woman With Down Syndrome
Guardianship request by estranged parents denied; disabled woman granted right to self-determination and citizenship The Autistic Self Advocacy Network issued a statement today expressing full…
August 2, 2013
ASAN Congratulates 2013 Champions of Change
Today at the White House, the disability community came together to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. At the celebration, 8…
July 25, 2013