What is Structural Racism?
When systems that people made discriminate against people because of their race, we call that structural racism. Structural racism is built into our systems —…
April 7, 2023
Inclusion & Acceptance
ASAN Statement on Updated Autism Diagnosis Numbers
Today, the Centers for Disease Control released the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network report. This report estimates how many autistic 8-year-olds there are…
March 23, 2023
ASAN Supports Reintroduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
Today, members of Congress reintroduced the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA). TCIEA would end the subminimum wage for disabled people (called 14(c), based…
February 27, 2023
Sign up to be a Day of Mourning Vigil Site Coordinator
Site coordinators are a vital part of the Disability Day of Mourning. Site coordinators secure space in their communities to hold a vigil, do outreach…
January 5, 2023
Find your local Day of Mourning vigil site
In the past five years, over 550 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Wednesday, March 1st, the disability…
December 9, 2022
Mail-in voters, the deadline approaches!
Planning to vote by mail this year? Now’s the time to fill out your ballot and send it in! Voting is a great way to…
October 24, 2022
Autism Research and the IACC: Your voice matters!
It is more important than ever to make sure autism research reflects what matters to all of us. Make your voice heard by submitting a…
October 6, 2022
Autistic Self Advocacy Network Comments on Title IX Regulations
These comments are available as a PDF here. September 12, 2022 Alejandro ReyesU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Ave. SW, PCP–6125Washington, DC 20202 Autistic Self Advocacy Network…
September 13, 2022
🎢 ASAN August Update 🎢
ASAN August Newsletter Dear friend, Just like a rollercoaster, the quintessential summer fun, advocacy has its highs and lows, twists and turns. While we may…
August 30, 2022
Autistic Self Advocacy Network Comments Re: SAFE Initiative Call for Testimony
These comments are available as a .pdf here. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) appreciates the opportunity to provide recommendations on the contents of best…
August 29, 2022
All Kids Deserve Inclusive Classrooms
In an interview with MSNBC, a representative for the group Moms for Liberty appeared to imply that LGBTQ+ children should be educated in separate classrooms…
August 18, 2022
Sex Education: We’ve Got the Right to Know!
Sex education is classes that help people learn about: Sex Sexuality Healthy decisions. Sexual orientation Gender Gender expression Having children. Sex education is often taught…
August 16, 2022