Genetic Research & Autism
April is Autism Acceptance month — and acceptance is more than a buzzword. Working toward acceptance means welcoming autistic people’s leadership on the issues that…
April 2, 2022
Inclusion & Acceptance
Before You Donate to Autism Speaks, Consider the Facts
Very little money donated to Autism Speaks goes toward helping autistic people and families.
March 31, 2022
Proud and Supported Series
Definitions and Beyond There are many ways to identify. Everyone is different and that’s good! This guide, “Definitions and Beyond,” will explain some of the…
February 14, 2022
Find your local Day of Mourning vigil site
In the past five years, over 650 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Tuesday, March 1st, the disability…
February 10, 2022
Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living
It’s important for people with disabilities to live in our communities. But it’s harder for disabled people of color to access community living. There are…
February 3, 2022
Update: Disability Response to CDC Director
On Friday, January 7, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky spoke in an interview about a research study showing that among vaccinated COVID-19 patients, 78% of…
January 24, 2022
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 19, 2022
Following Meeting with Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Disability Rights Advocates Release Statement and Readout
For Immediate Release: 1/14/2022 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com Washington, D.C. – Today, following a meeting between leaders from disability rights organizations and CDC Director Rochelle…
January 14, 2022
For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions
There are many therapies for autism, along with a significant amount of funding for research, development, and implementation of these therapies. However, it often remains…
December 6, 2021
Foundations for Inclusive Advocacy
Fighting for Fairness: it starts with you! Everyone should be able to access and learn from conversations about systemic discrimination. But information about these concepts…
November 29, 2021
Foundations for Inclusive Advocacy
Fighting for Fairness: it starts with you! Everyone should be able to access and learn from conversations about systemic discrimination. But information about these concepts…
November 24, 2021
ASAN joins COPAA, Communication First and families in settlement banning restraint and seclusion in Fairfax County Schools
On November 23, 2021, ASAN, COPAA and CommunicationFIRST joined numerous individual families in signing a settlement agreement with Fairfax County, VA about its use of…
November 23, 2021