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What is the HCBS Settings Rule? How can I find out what rights I have under the HCBS Rule? Find out the answers to these questions and more with our plain language and Easy Read videos!

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Named after late activist and former ASAN staff member, the Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants program honors their dedication to grassroots advocacy and uplifting self-advocates of color within movement work. Learn more here: https://autisticadvocacy.org/teighlor-mcgee-grassroots-mini-grants/

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Sex without sex education can turn something that should feel good and fun into something that’s scary and confusing. “A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Safer Sex” gives you knowledge to keep sex fun and safe: https://autisticadvocacy.org/resources/proud/#a-self-advocates-guide-to-safer-sex

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Support community reparations for Autistic People of Color through the Autistic People of Color Fund!

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Want to support our policy work, help create accessible resources on the issues that matter to our community, and get an exclusive dinosaur-themed design? Become a member today!

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"People who are transgender and those with disabilities already face barriers accessing health care—which may contribute to their higher rates of long COVID—but higher rates of long COVID among such groups may also exacerbate such barriers."

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It’s long past time to #StopTheShock at the JRC. Here’s an update on what’s going on and how you can help: https://autisticadvocacy.org/2024/03/take-action-to-stoptheshock/

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Some people think that autistic people can’t understand things like marriage and sex and we shouldn’t be allowed to date, get married, or have kids. ASAN believes that every autistic person has the right to find love, marry, have sex, and have children.

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Keep up to date on our ongoing policy work with our newsletter! Sign up here: https://autisticadvocacy.org/get-involved/newsletter/

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People with disabilities deserve real work for real pay. Learn more with ASAN’s Employment First toolkit!

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Learn about why autism acceptance matters here: https://rootedinrights.org/autistic-people-are-taking-back-autism-awareness-its-about-acceptance/

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Autistic researchers from University of Cambridge are conducting research into autistic adults’ experiences of sensory overload, shutdown, and meltdown. Interested in sharing your thoughts? Check out the survey here: https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2c8p4KuV7itn6po

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Our resources on coverage for autism-related services talk about different services, how to advocate for coverage, and how that differs based on source of coverage – for example, Medicaid or private health insurance.

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Are you a competitive runner, or know someone who is? We are looking for runners to fundraise for #TeamASAN in races around the world this year! Learn more and apply: https://autisticadvocacy.org/runwithteamasan/

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"The CBP One phone app, which most migrants use to begin the U.S. asylum process, isn’t accessible to those who are blind, deaf, have mobility issues, or have intellectual disabilities, according to a complaint."

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Learn more about efforts to #StopTheShock and how you can help with our plain language explainer: https://autisticadvocacy.org/2024/03/take-action-to-stoptheshock/

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ASAN’s equity plan, available in formal language, plain language, & Easy Read, shares steps we will take to listen to our community, create an anti-racist work culture, focus on advocacy that benefits our multiply-marginalized community members, & more.