Autistic Self Advocacy Network

@autselfadvocacy

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people.

Washington DC
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  1. ASAN’s Autism Campus Inclusion Leadership Academy helps make college campuses a better place for people with disabilities. Read about Grace’s ACI story and how to apply here:

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  2. “Amtrak will dump a policy that led to two people who use wheelchairs being told they'd have to pay $25,000 for a train ticket that usually costs just $16, the rail service announced.”

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  3. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have lives worth living. We deserve an equal shot at organ transplants-learn how we can fight for that here.

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  4. is a collaboration by two disabled artists of color, Ashanti Fortson and Alice Wong, featuring 15 digital portraits and stories representing the diversity of the disability community.” Learn how you can get involved!

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  5. Do you want to help us coordinate a Disability Day of Mourning event in your area? You might be interested in being a site coordinator! Please see this link for more info about what site coordinators do, as well as how to sign up.

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  6. “See whether you make the kinds of mistakes that can cost poor families food or health insurance.” For many people with disabilities, these paperwork requirements dictate access to life-saving services.

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  7. “WATs are an essential piece of our transportation network, but customers often have to wait more than an hour because of the lack of vehicles.”

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  8. “Deaf passengers pay the same as their hearing counterparts—without access to the same services.”

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  9. Are you skilled with graphic design? Are you a great event planner? You might be a good fit for a new position at our DC office! People of color, AAC users, and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply. Learn more here:

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  10. We're looking for autistic college activists who want to make their campuses more accessible! Learn how our Autism Campus Inclusion summer program can help YOU, and apply here! We cover housing and travel for all participants.

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  11. TASH’s upcoming webinar series will explore how we can make community living a reality for all people with disabilities.

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  12. Learn about what it means to live in the community from autistic people.

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  13. “The majority of Americans have health insurance that includes coverage for prescription drugs. But unfortunately that doesn't ensure that they can afford the specific drugs their doctors prescribe for them.”

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  14. “During the census, the government counts everyone in the country. The government uses that information to make decisions. These decisions affect people with disabilities.” Pledge to be part of the census here!

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  15. Check out this episode of the Noncompliant Podcast, featuring Shannon Des Roches Rosa of Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism!

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  16. That ends our coverage of this event. For more information, see !

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  17. An audience member asks what is being done at a systemic level about media spreading misinformation about mental health and gun violence. Vaillancourt says media guidelines are out there for journalists to reference both at the school and mass level.

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  18. Kellibrew says we need to educate media better about how traumatic mass shootings can be. says we need to center the voices of people with psychiatric disabilities in these conversations. She says that will reduce stigma.

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  19. Metzl says part of the issue is that in addition to pushing back against media we need to civically engage on the issue. Vaillancourt says we have to collectively stop clicking on and supporting news cycles with stigmatizing headlines.

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  20. An audience member asks how we can push back on mass media, which encourages the stereotype of mental health and violence being connected. The panel agrees that we should always call it out, and hold events (like this one!) to fight the stigma.

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