The Autistic Self Advocacy Network

06/22/2026

Today is the anniversary of Olmstead, a Supreme Court case that is about our right to live in community. Last week, OLC wrote a memo that threatens our right to community living. Learn more with our plain language explainer: https://autisticadvocacy.org/2026/06/asan-condemns-olc-memo-threatening-community-living/

06/19/2026

Today, ASAN celebrates Juneteenth, a commemoration of the ending of slavery. ASAN offices are closed today, but we uplift the histories of Black struggle for freedom and continue to advocate for the rights of Black autistic and disabled people today.

06/18/2026

For too long, autistic voices — whether written, spoken, read, sang, slurred, chirped — have been put second to what others say about us. Today, we’re excited to share The Truth About Autism, a video series by autistic people shifting the narrative.

06/18/2026

Today, June 18th, is Autistic Pride Day. Happy Autistic Pride Day from all of us at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network! Nothing about us, without us!

06/17/2026

Last week Congress approved more funding for ICE and CBP. See our previous statement on how DHS violence endangers the autistic community.

Formal Language This statement focuses on the ways that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) violence threatens the autistic and disabled communities. We encourage readers to learn more about how ICE and CBP are harming members of many marginalized communities wherever they go. Please also read the...

06/16/2026

Today, the Department of Education (ED) said they are moving the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services and the Office of Civil Rights away from ED. This hurts disabled students. Keeping students safe means keeping these offices in ED. https://autisticadvocacy.org/2026/06/moving-department-of-education-offices-will-hurt-students-with-disabilities/

06/15/2026

Update: As of 6/10, Kansas has dropped out! There are only six states left in this lawsuit. If you live in Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, or Texas, use our Action Alert to push your Governor and Attorney General to do the same! https://autisticadvocacy.org/2026/02/take-action-to-protect-disability-rights/

06/13/2026

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

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 for merch with a new yearly design. This year’s design can be found here.Each tier is named after a...

06/11/2026

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! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jdr09vB3SxeUgDgQ3RpAdg #/registration

06/09/2026

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.

As the feds back away from enforcement of fair housing and community reinvestment measures, state and local versions may grow more important.