2017 ASAN Gala: Speech by Julia Bascom
Hello! Hello, and thank you all so much for being here. How’s everyone doing? Great. Great, that’s good. I’m so glad to see you all…
November 22, 2017
Inclusion & Acceptance
ASAN Statement of Support for Rosa Maria Hernandez
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network denounces the detainment and potential deportation of Rosa Maria Hernandez, a 10-year-old with cerebral palsy in Texas. Rosa Maria Hernandez…
October 28, 2017
ASAN Statement on Charlottesville Terror Attack
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network condemns the terror attack which took place this weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. We join other civil rights organizations in denouncing…
August 13, 2017
Medicaid Day of Action on June 6th
Many groups around the country have been organizing events to defend health care in America. Now, we’ve all joined forces to declare June 6th a…
June 5, 2017
#ProtectOurCare Postcard Center
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been asking you to get involved in our fight to defend health care. Your advocacy has been amazing –…
May 11, 2017
What Does a Black Autistic Man Look Like?
One of the most accurate metaphors I’ve used to describe my life is this: I’ve occupied several closets simultaneously. To become my most authentic self,…
April 11, 2017
ASAN Condemns White House Autism Proclamation
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the President’s regressive World Autism Awareness Day proclamation, and the announcement that the White House will be participating…
April 1, 2017
Before You Donate to Autism Speaks, Consider the Facts
Very little money donated to Autism Speaks goes toward helping autistic people and families.
April 1, 2017
On Both Sides of the Desk
Trigger/content warning: An ableist slur (the R word) is used in a quote within this post. My name is Reyma McCoy McDeid. I’m the executive…
February 27, 2017
Beating Drums: A Dialogue about Black History and Disability Advocacy
Black History Month initially began as “Negro History Week” in 1926. Initiated by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American scholar, educator, and publisher, the…
February 22, 2017
No Quiet Waters
Growing up with parents who were immigrants from Africa to the United States, I heard a lot of proverbs. I liked many of them, but…
February 14, 2017
Autism and the Disability Community: The Politics of Neurodiversity, Causation and Cure
“Autism and the Disability Community: The Politics of Neurodiversity, Causation and Cure” By Ari Ne’eman October 29th, 2013, Emory University. Transcript: First, thank you so…
February 1, 2017