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A mother says that her autistic 5-year-old was left "scared and afraid" after ICE agents surrounded the child last week, keeping her separated from her family, allegedly in order to detain her father.

ASAN has been in the news! Check out this collection of recent stories featuring quotes from ASAN staff in major publications: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/10/asan...

Join us on Thursday, October 30th for ASAN’s Annual Gala! This virtual event is a celebration of our community. We’ll have panels and our awards ceremony – keep an eye out for upcoming announcements of our panelists and awardees! More info here: secure.everyaction.com/bs4aLF5-m0m1...

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a way to communicate without talking, like using a letter board or typing on an iPad. We want AAC available for anyone who needs it, and for autistic people to be supported to communicate in the way that works best for us.

As the autumn days get cooler, our advocacy work is heating up. We’re been hard at work alongside our community this month. Take a look at what we've been up to! autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/asan...

This article from ASAN's Executive Director Colin Killick talks about how policies and misinformation from the Trump administration hurt and ignore autistic people. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

This article talks about misinformation about autism from the Trump administration and what some autistic people think about it. The administration seems to care about autism as a problem. The administration does not seem to care about autistic people as people. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...

Today is the 52nd Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act! Take some time to learn about this important milestone in disability history!

"Autistic lives are worth living – that includes people who are nonspeaking, people who have higher support needs, people of color. All means all." www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/09/22/autism-groups-community-respond-trump-rfk-autism-tylenol/86291656007/

Monday’s press conference with President Trump, RFK, and other members of HHS leadership contained false and harmful information about autism, acetaminophen, and vaccines. Read our full statement in formal language and plain language here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/asan...

Support community reparations for Autistic People of Color through the Autistic People of Color Fund! autismandrace.com/autistic-peo...

This article explains how flawed research is used to spread misinformation that vaccines cause autism. Note that ASAN does not agree with the author that researching the cause of autism is a good use of resources. But the article is still very informative. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

HHS put out a plan called the Make America Healthy Again Strategy last week. It says what some people in the government think needs to happen for kids in America to get healthier. Our explainer talks about what is in the strategy and the problems with it. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/expl...

Bienvenidos a la Comunidad Autista, nuestra introducción a lo que significa ser autista y nuestros derechos como personas autistas, es gratuita y está disponible en línea para todos: autisticadvocacy.org/book/bienven...

Latine Heritage Month starts today, September 15th, and goes until October 15th. It is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and experiences of Latines, or people from Latin America. Here at ASAN, we celebrate and uplift disabled and autistic Latines!

We’re proud to co-host with The Kelsey - Protect Housing for Disabled People: Understanding National Threats and Calls to Action 🗓 Sept 22 | 3–4:30pm ET 🖥 Online | Free | ASL + captions Register today: bit.ly/4nf5EfQ

New blog! Marcy Waring writes about the connections between the LGBTQ community and disabled community. Check it out to learn about the intersections, shared fights, and shared futures. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/lgbt...

Trump said that he hopes to end vote-by-mail and voting machines. This would harm disabled voters. Check out AAPD’s press release that explains how this would harm our community. www.aapd.com/attacks-on-v...

If you missed our Learning Sessions, there’s still time to see them! If you buy tickets now, you will get a link to a recording available through the end of the month. Buy a ticket to see one of the presentations, or buy the bundle for all three! 🎟️ autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/back...

Find a REVUP event for National Disability Voting Rights Week near you! www.mobilize.us/rev-up-aapd/

It’s National Disability Voting Rights Week! Get registered to vote, check your registration status, or apply for your mail in ballot using our tool: autisticadvocacy.org/vote/

The influential artist and organizer [Patty Berne] died in May at the age of 58. Their work championed queer people and women of color who felt excluded by the mainstream disability rights movement. 19thnews.org/2025/08/patt...

Self-advocacy means taking control of our own lives. We want to make sure that autistic people are included in all conversations about autism, whether those conversations are about our own lives or about autistic people as a whole in our society. autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/w...

Tomorrow is our final Back to School Learning Session. There’s still time to get your ticket and join us! secure.everyaction.com/PbJf-JpRVUub...

We are a proud National Outreach Partner of The Ride Ahead which is NOW STREAMING! Watch the film for FREE on PBS through Sept 19 at www.rideaheadfilm.com/watchpbs

This month has been full of learning and fighting back together. Read on to see what we’ve been doing and how you can join in this month. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/asan...

This video is about gender-affirming fashion and disability. Gender-affirming fashion is clothing and accessories that make the wearer feel good about their gender. Sometimes gender-affirming clothes aren't made for disabled bodies. This video explores that topic. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

ASAN joins the public health community celebrating the courage and integrity of CDC leadership standing against the administration's irrational and dangerous efforts to undermine our community's health. We stand with the American Public Health Association and the Senators demanding RFK Jr. resign.

Don’t miss our final Back to School Learning Session! Next Thursday, September 4th at 4pm ET, join us for “Understanding Fascist Disability Policy.” 🎟️ Get your tickets here: secure.everyaction.com/PbJf-JpRVUub...

This Thursday! Get your tickets today! secure.everyaction.com/Ux1o2R6hGU2Y...

Check out this resource from Parents Helping Parents on disability public benefits. Learn if benefits like financial assistance or medical support are available for you or a loved one. www.php.com/disability-p...

Join us for our second Learning Session – Anti-Fatness and Ableism. Next Thursday, August 28th at 4pm ET, we’ll learn about how anti-fatness and ableism are connected. More information and get your tickets here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/back...

ASAN strongly opposes the Trump administration’s dangerous intrusion into policing in the District of Columbia. Such actions place autistic people and other people with disabilities (including our own employees) residing in the District at risk. Full statement: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/asan...

Tomorrow is our first session! If you want to get tickets for all three sessions, you can buy the bundle here: secure.everyaction.com/UX7BIlc27ESc...

The Department of Labor (DOL) is thinking about making a rule. The rule would stop many domestic workers from getting paid at least minimum wage. The rule would also stop many domestic workers from getting overtime pay. Take action with our plain language guide: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/figh...

Our first Back to School Learning Session is this Thursday! Join us for “Black, Brown, and Disabled: Unpacking Racialized Ableism in Education” – Thursday, August 21st at 4pm ET. Tickets and more info here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/back...

Housing vouchers are a form a rental assistance that helps some people access housing. A House bill could result in over 400,000 fewer people receiving housing vouchers. Over 100,000 of those people are estimated to be people with disabilities. www.cbpp.org/research/hou...

Check out our new blog post written by founder of RDs for Neurodiversity Naureen Hudani. Naureen writes about misconceptions around autistic feeding differences. Read the full blog here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/reim...

Join us for our Back to School Learning Sessions! Learn more and get tickets here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/back...

Today is the 90th Anniversary of Social Security. ASAN celebrates this important program and will continue to advocate to improve and strengthen social security.

Our communities’ struggles are connected. ASAN will continue to fight for the rights of autistic transgender people until we all are free. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/what...

Since 2000, measles has been considered “eliminated” from the US. This means that there has not been a year or more of uncontrolled spread of the virus. This article explains the measles elimination status and how recent outbreaks of measles may threaten it. www.kff.org/policy-watch...

Vaccines help keep people from getting sick. Some people think vaccines cause autism. This is not true! ASAN is concerned by changes that will make it harder for some people to get vaccines. Learn more with our statement, available in formal and plain language: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/08/asan...

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“Instead of expanding forced treatment, we should be scaling up what works: voluntary, wraparound services that address the root causes of mental distress and support community integration.” thehill.com/opinion/heal...

In the wake of this case, state advocacy is more crucial than ever, as we fight to overturn state bans on gender-affirming care and to prevent more states from passing laws that ban it. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/what...

On July 24, Trump signed an executive order that calls for expanding the use of civil commitment, making it easier to institutionalize people with disabilities. ASAN condemns this order and remains committed to protecting our right to live in the community. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/asan...

This Disability Pride Month has seen its fair share of losses, but it has also seen our community and many others fighting and pushing back. Read on to see what we’ve been doing and how you can join in this month. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/asan...