The Autistic Self Advocacy Network

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The Autistic Self Advocacy Network Nothing About Us Without Us! The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people.

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities. We work to empower autistic people across the world to take control of our own lives and the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in the national conversation about us. Nothing About Us, Without Us! ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which Autistic people enjoy the same access, rights, and opportunities as all other citizens. We work to empower Autistic people across the world to take control of our own lives and the future of our common community, and seek to organize the Autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in the national conversation about us.

10/10/2026

Joyner Emerick on the importance of building his child’s self-concept: “I think often first about how important it is to me that my child understands himself to be beautiful, to be loved, to be valuable, to be skilled.” Check out our full webinar here:
https://youtu.be/Adq-ps9xInE?si=DFYj-6zO7NtGAw8I

We’re going to be putting out fewer statements, but that doesn’t mean we care any less. No matter what, ASAN is still fi...
10/09/2026

We’re going to be putting out fewer statements, but that doesn’t mean we care any less. No matter what, ASAN is still fighting back and working towards making things better for everyone in our community.

10/08/2026

Thanks to our lead ASAN Gala sponsor this year ICDL - Home of DIRFloortime! They're longtime supporters of ASAN, and sponsored "For Whose Benefit" and our new toolkit about profound autism. We're very grateful for their consistent uplifting of self-advocate perspectives.

A recent newsletter from the Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism outlines recent leadership changes within the Interagency...
10/07/2026

A recent newsletter from the Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism outlines recent leadership changes within the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) and how this isn’t an improvement. The newsletter also contains other recent autism-related news and resources.

The current administration continues to be an ongoing disaster-in-the-making for autistic people.

Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day! Make a plan to exercise your right to vote. Check out autisticadvocacy.org/vote/ ...
10/05/2026

Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day! Make a plan to exercise your right to vote. Check out autisticadvocacy.org/vote/ to register to vote, check your voter registration, or learn more about voting.

People with disabilities are more likely to be sexually assaulted, but there are few accessible resources talking about ...
10/03/2026

People with disabilities are more likely to be sexually assaulted, but there are few accessible resources talking about sexual assault and how to get help. Our plain language & Easy Read Toolkit “What Do I Need to Know About Sexual Assault?” is out:

Definitions and Beyond There are many ways to identify. Everyone is different and that's good! This guide, “Definitions and Beyond,” will explain some of the ways people identify. Maybe you are LGBTQ+ and want to learn more about the community, or maybe you are looking for ways to be an…

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a way to communicate without talking, like using a letter board or t...
10/01/2026

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 all autistic people to be supported to communicate in the way that works best for us.

This month, our community has fought back against attacks on our rights and our futures. Learn what ASAN has been workin...
09/30/2026

This month, our community has fought back against attacks on our rights and our futures. Learn what ASAN has been working on and how you can get involved.

This month, our community has fought back against attacks on our rights and our futures. Learn what ASAN has been working on and how you can get involved.

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