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Want to support our policy work, help us create more accessible resources to equip our community with the info they need to understand what’s happening, and get some great perks while you're at it? Pledge your support today! autisticadvocacy.org/donate/join
Fair housing protections are important for many disabled people. Federal fair housing enforcement has gone down significantly during this administration. This article explores how state and local fair housing protections may be even more important now. shelterforce.org/2026/05/05/w...
Applications are now open for the 2026 Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grant Program! These grants are for self-advocates who are interested in making the world better for people with disabilities. Learn more and apply by July 31, 2026! autisticadvocacy.org/teighlor-mcg...
Check out the Link Center’s resource library — it is full of great resources for people with I/DD! thelinkcenter.org/resources/
Many autistic people have been hurt by ABA, and evidence of its benefits are limited, but states still spend billions on it. In @nytopinion.nytimes.com, ASAN’s ED Colin Killick argues that as states rein in ABA, they must expand access to supports that help us. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/o...
Congratulations to The Ride Ahead for winning the Emmy for Outstanding Social Issue Documentary! Disabled people telling our own stories is powerful. We're so excited to see The Ride Ahead receive this well-deserved award!
Check out Samuel Habib's acceptance speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUJw...
It’s Pride Month! Our June webinar is all about LGBTQ+ resources for people with IDD. Register now and join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 4pm ET! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month from ASAN! Check out our Proud and Supported series that includes Easy Read and Plain Language toolkits on topics that affect LGBTQ+ autistics: autisticadvocacy.org/resources/pr...
This month has been challenging, but we have continued to fight back against attacks on our communities, our rights, and our futures. See what we’ve been up to this month and how you can get involved.
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Nebraska is starting work requirements for Medicaid. They are doing this before it is required, and before guidance is released. This will likely cause more confusion for Medicaid enrollees, which may result in even more eligible people losing coverage. www.cbpp.org/blog/nebrask...
Thank you for your interest in becoming an ASAN member. These monthly membership plans come with special perks, along with a membership-exclusive supplement to the ASAN newsletter, and opportunities…
Resource Library This resource library is a hub of information for those interested in improving the lives of children and adults with I/DD, brain injuries, and other cognitive disabilities who also…
The Ride Ahead took home the Emmy® for Outstanding Social Issues Documentary! Co-directors Samuel and Dan Habib and co-producer Erica Lupinacci proudly accepted the award at the May 28, 2026 ceremony…
All eyes are on Nebraska this week as it becomes the first state to implement a policy taking Medicaid coverage away from people not meeting work requirements, well ahead of the January 1 deadline.
