ASAN Welcomes Congressional Action for Disability Community
This statement is available as a PDF here. ASAN is relieved to see that, after a year of relentless advocacy by the disability community, Congress…
This statement is available as a PDF here. ASAN is relieved to see that, after a year of relentless advocacy by the disability community, Congress…
Everyone should have the right to vote. If you have a disability and you are under guardianship, you might have heard that this means you…
This document is available as a PDF here. September 24, 2020 The Honorable Chad F. Wolf Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 Kenneth CuccinelliSenior Official…
Introduction All people, no matter what disability they have or what support needs they have, can make choices. Some people make choices differently than others….
Introduction Freedom to make choices is a human right. Adults without disabilities often take their right to make choices for granted. Adults with disabilities cannot…
Introduction Students go to school to learn. To learn, students need to know what people are telling them. They also need to be able to…
Joint Statement on the Universal Civil and Human Rights of People with the Most Significant Developmental Disabilities People with disabilities have the same civil and…
As a disability rights organization, ASAN continually affirms both that people with disabilities are members of every marginalized group and that disability rights are civil…
This summer, you put in the work to pass the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Thanks to your advocacy, we’ve seen new cosponsors signing on…
When she was young, Laura worked in a sheltered workshop. She was paid eight cents an hour doing contract work. Nicki faced discrimination at work….
August is a Congressional recess, a time when our elected officials head home to meet with constituents. This is a great time to personally reach…
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds the passage of the Raise the Wage Act in the House of Representatives. This bill would raise the federal…