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Each year, we ask our gala awardees if they would like to write a blog post for us. We’re so excited to present this blog post written by Sam Sharpe from FEDUP Collective, our 2025 Creating Community Together Awardee. autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/auti...
July is Disability Pride Month, and even in the hardest months, we are proud of how disabled people continue to fight back against attacks on our community. Read on to see what we’ve been working on and how you can get involved. autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/asan...
autisticadvocacy.orgJoin us for a 2-part webinar all about parenting! We'll have two panels: a panel of parents of autistic people, including autistic parents, and a panel of autistic self-advocates, including autistic parents. Thursday, 8/13, 4pm ET! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The support of our monthly members makes our work possible, but a recent donor platform move means we can’t find some of our members! If you’ve been an ASAN member or thought about joining, now is a great time! Your membership means everything to the work we do. autisticadvocacy.org/donate/join/
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)ASAN made the exciting move to a new donor platform that lets us put more of our time and your gifts toward advocacy. But there’s been one snag — a technical issue means we’ve lost some of our monthly members, and we need your help to find everyone! autisticadvocacy.org/donate/join/
Public comments for the Medicaid work requirement rule are due this week, by July 31st. Take action today to protect Medicaid! autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/medi...
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)The new work requirements rule may take health care away from millions of disabled people. Check out our plain language explainer to learn all about this new rule and how you can take action to protect health care by writing a public comment! autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/medi...
Last week, the government made some changes to the Public Charge Rule. These changes will harm many immigrants with disabilities. To learn more about these changes and how they will harm our communities, read our full plain language statement: autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/chan...
Today is the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, one of the most important civil rights laws for disabled people. Celebrate the anniversary of the ADA by reading up on your rights with our Easy Read and plain language toolkit: autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolk...
Have you submitted your application for the 2026 Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grant Program? If you have an idea to change the world for disabled people, make sure to get your application in by July 31! autisticadvocacy.org/teighlor-mcg...
Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants - Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkThe Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is proud to launch our Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants Program. This program was named after former ASAN staff member and activist, Teighlor McGee. …autisticadvocacy.orgWorried about how work requirements might affect you? Our plain language resource can help you take action by writing a public comment: autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/medi...
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)The new work requirements rule may take health care away from millions of disabled people. Check out our plain language explainer to learn all about this new rule and how you can take action to protect health care by writing a public comment! autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/medi...
Update: The IACC put out a new plan on what autism research and policy should be about. It's over 300 pages. The IACC says people need to comment by Friday. There's not enough time to read the plan and write a comment. In your comment, tell the IACC they need to extend the comment period by 90 days!
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) - Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkUpdated July 22, 2026. The IACC has put out a new plan on what autism research and policy should be about. It is over 300 pages. The IACC has told people they need to comment by Friday July 24th. Ther...autisticadvocacy.orgAutistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)Update: the window for IACC public comments has been extended through July 24th! If you wanted to submit a comment, but didn’t have time to write it before tomorrow, you now have another week. autisticadvocacy.org/2026/02/inte...
Were you an ASAN member in the past? Make sure your membership is still active! Want to become a member? Now’s your chance! Your support helps us create tools and resources, train advocates, and fight for policy change. autisticadvocacy.org/donate/join/
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)ASAN made the exciting move to a new donor platform that lets us put more of our time and your gifts toward advocacy. But there’s been one snag — a technical issue means we’ve lost some of our monthly members, and we need your help to find everyone! autisticadvocacy.org/donate/join/
An ACI alum is recruiting for a research study about the online experiences of neurodivergent adults. If you are an adult who is autistic and/or has ADHD and want to participate, check it out here: ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.ucsf.co1.qualtrics.comOnly two weeks left to apply for the 2026 Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grant Program. Learn more and apply by July 31! autisticadvocacy.org/teighlor-mcg...
Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants - Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkThe Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is proud to launch our Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants Program. This program was named after former ASAN staff member and activist, Teighlor McGee. …autisticadvocacy.orgASAN made the exciting move to a new donor platform that lets us put more of our time and your gifts toward advocacy. But there’s been one snag — a technical issue means we’ve lost some of our monthly members, and we need your help to find everyone! autisticadvocacy.org/donate/join/
Update: the window for IACC public comments has been extended through July 24th! If you wanted to submit a comment, but didn’t have time to write it before tomorrow, you now have another week. autisticadvocacy.org/2026/02/inte...
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)Want to make sure autism research actually supports autistic people? Learn how you can share your thoughts with the IACC, a government group that makes important choices about autism research funding. Comments for their 7/31 meeting are due by 7/17: autisticadvocacy.org/2026/02/inte...
It’s time to take action! Public comments for the next IACC meeting are due TOMORROW. Check out our IACCtion center to make your voice heard! autisticadvocacy.org/2026/02/inte...
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)Want to make sure autism research actually supports autistic people? Learn how you can share your thoughts with the IACC, a government group that makes important choices about autism research funding. Comments for their 7/31 meeting are due by 7/17: autisticadvocacy.org/2026/02/inte...
The new work requirements rule may take health care away from millions of disabled people. Check out our plain language explainer to learn all about this new rule and how you can take action to protect health care by writing a public comment! autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/medi...
A newly proposed Medicaid rule could threaten care for millions of people. Join us on July 14 via Zoom for Speak Up, Show Up: A Town Hall on Medicaid Cuts to learn how we can fight back. Sign up: go.caringacross.org/a/medicaidto...