January 2012 Newsletter
From the Board: New Year, New Opportunities by Ari Ne’eman 2011 was a time of incredible growth for ASAN. We hired our first full time staff…
January 17, 2012
ASAN News
ASAN and Freddie Mac Looking for Interns on the Autism Spectrum
Freddie Mac, a leading mortgage finance company, is offering internships for recent college graduates on the autism spectrum. ASAN will be working with Freddie Mac to provide employer training on accommodation needs and recruiting qualified applicants. We are looking for resumes with the following qualifications
September 27, 2011
ASAN’s 5-Year Anniversary Celebration
The five-year anniversary of the founding of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network is right around the corner, and we’re inviting our supporters to join us for a celebration and fundraising event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
September 12, 2011
ASAN Calls for Resumes from Autistic People
Several large American corporations have communicated with ASAN expressing interest in hiring Autistic applicants through diversity programs, and we often learn of jobs in the government, non-profit, advocacy and public policy sectors for which we would like to recommend adults on the spectrum.
May 31, 2011
Focus Group on Autism and Ethics
Autism and Ethics Discussion: A focus group will be held in the Boston area on Saturday, June 25, 2011 to discuss core ethics and values for the Autism NOW Center.
May 24, 2011
BBC World Service Interview
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman was interviewed on Weekend World Today on BBC World Service. Listen to the interview here.
October 10, 2010
CNN Newsroom Interview
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman appeared as a guest on CNN Newsroom to discuss his appointment to the National Council on Disability. Read the transcript by clicking…
October 10, 2010
Salt Lake Tribune Article
ASAN’s Dora Raymaker discussed the importance of relationships and the mutual effort needed for understanding of differences and respectful communication.
October 8, 2010
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman Confirmed to National Council on Disability
NCD Appointment Confirmed: The U.S. Senate has voted unanimously to confirm President Obama’s appointment of ASAN President Ari Ne’eman as a member of the National Council on Disability.
June 22, 2010
New Scientist Interview
ASAN’s Scott Michael Robertson was quoted in a New Scientist article on the revision of the diagnostic criteria to provide for a single autism spectrum classification. He…
February 10, 2010
ASAN in Education Week article
ASAN President Ari Ne’eman was quoted in an Education Week article on the proposed federal legislation to protect students with disabilities from abusive use of restraint and…
December 9, 2009
Seclusion and Restraint Legislation Press Release
Proposed Legislation to Protect Students: The Justice for All Action Network (JFAAN), a coalition of disability-led organizations and allies, applauds proposed federal legislation to protect students with disabilities from mistreatment in schools.
December 9, 2009