ASAN December Update
ASAN December Newsletter Dear friend, December has seen its fair share of fights, and in a year with as many struggles as we have seen in 2025, it’s more important than ever that we continue to grow, fight, and organize together. Read about what we’ve been up to and how you can get involved. This…
We Protect Us: ASAN’s 2025 Annual Report
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a national grassroots disability rights organization run by and for Autistic Americans, advocating for systems change and ensuring that the voices of Autistic people are heard in policy debates and the halls of power. Our staff work to educate communities and improve public perceptions of autism. As a 501(c)(3)…
Rachel’s ACI Journey
When I was a small child, I learned about autism from Jim Sinclair, Ari Ne’eman, and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). ASAN made it clear that autistic people deserve respect, autonomy, and a say in our own lives. It never occurred to me that I couldn’t go to college. It was my assumption that…