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July 31, 2026 at 8:03 PM

July ASAN Newsletter

ASAN July Newsletter  Dear friend,  July is Disability Pride Month, and even in the hardest months, we are proud of how disabled people continue to fight back against attacks on our community. Read on to see what we’ve been working on and how you can get involved.  Autistic people need to be incl…

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July 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Join us for “Parents & Autistic Self-Advocates: What We Wish Parents Knew” on August 13

  What do parents of autistic children wish other parents knew? What do autistic people wish parents knew about raising autistic kids? Join us on August 13 from 4:00-5:30pm ET for Parents & Autistic Self-Advocates: What We Wish Parents Knew, a two-part webinar featuring these conversations b…

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July 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM

FWD: Medicaid Work Requirements: Learn More and Take Action by July 31st!

  There’s just a few days left to submit public comments for the new rule about Medicaid work requirements. Use our plain language resource to write your public comment by Friday, July 31st!  ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Autistic Self Advocacy Network <[email protected]…

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July 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM

One week left — apply now for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant program

  We’re only a week out from the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program application deadline. If you haven’t submitted your application, now’s your chance to finish up! ASAN will award four grants of up to $6,250 each to support projects that create meaningful change for people with intellectual and …

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July 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Our members got lost in the move! Help us find them!

  This summer, ASAN made a big important move to a new platform that will let us put more of our time and your gifts towards advocacy work. While a lot of this move has been exciting, we have hit a big hiccup: a technical issue deleted a bunch of our members from our monthly membership program! …

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July 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Medicaid Work Requirements: Learn More and Take Action by July 31st!

  We wrote a new plain language resource about the Medicaid work requirements rule. This rule might take away healthcare from millions of disabled people. Our resource explains what the rule says, how the rule affects disabled people, and how you can tell the government what you think about the …

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July 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM

2 weeks to apply for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant program

  There are only 2 weeks until the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program application deadline on July 31 — have you finished your application yet?  If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time to get started. ASAN will award four grants of up to $6,250 each to support projects that create…

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July 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM

FWD: The IACC is back! Send in your comments by July 17th!

  Do you want to advocate for better autism research? Comments for the July IACC meeting are due tomorrow, July 17th! Learn more below. Share your thoughts about what research actually helps autistic people.  ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Autistic Self Advocacy Network Date: Thu, …

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July 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM

FWD: The IACC is back! Send in your comments by July 17th!

  Do you want to advocate for better autism research? The next IACC meeting is on July 31st, 2026. That means public comments are due on July 17th! Don’t wait — submit your IACC comment today! ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Autistic Self Advocacy Network Date: Thu, July 9, 2026Subj…

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July 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM

The IACC is back! Send in your comments by July 17th!

  Autistic people need to be included in every part of autism research! Research can help us live and thrive in our communities. The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is one of the ways the US government makes choices about autism research. The IACC is meeting on July 31st, and th…

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July 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM

One month left to apply for Teighlor McGee Mini Grant program

  There’s one month left to apply for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program! Applications are due July 31, 2026.  ASAN will award four grants of up to $6,250 each to support projects that create change for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This program honors Teighlor McGe…

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June 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM

🌈June ASAN Newsletter 🌈

ASAN June Newsletter Dear friend,  During a month that should be full of celebration — LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Autistic Pride Day, and the Olmstead Anniversary — we have instead seen our community and others under attack. We know that pride and progress are something we build toward together, and w…

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June 25, 2026 at 9:01 PM

Now hiring: Deputy Director of Programs

Do you believe in the work ASAN does and want to be part of it? Come apply your skills to serve our community! ASAN is hiring a Deputy Director of Programs. If you’re excited about autistic culture, project management, and supporting people, consider applying today.  The Deputy Director of Progr…

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June 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM

ACTION ALERT: Take Action to Protect Our Health Care!

  The government is trying to make it harder for people to get Medicaid. Keep reading to find out what is going on and how you can take action. Click here to read our full plain language Action Alert about this on our website. Read the rest of this email for a shorter summary of the Action Alert.…

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June 18, 2026 at 2:31 PM

🌟Uplift autistic voices and share #TheTruthAboutAutism 🌟

EmailTemplate-Responsive Today, we’re excited to launch The Truth About Autism — a video series by autistic people shifting the narrative to our own experiences. Myths, misconceptions, and blatant lies about autism have gotten loud in recent years. It’s important that autistic voices…

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June 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Join us for a webinar on LGBTQ+ resources!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Join us on June 23 from 4-5:30pm ET for this month’s webinar all about resources for LGBTQ+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! There are many ways to identify. Everyone is different and that’s good! Maybe you are LGBTQ+ and want to learn…

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June 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM

FWD: Teighlor McGee Mini Grant applications now open!

EmailTemplate-Responsive There’s still time to apply for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program! There’s still time to apply for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program! If you’re working on a project that makes a difference for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, g…

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May 31, 2026 at 8:01 PM

💐May ASAN Newsletter 💐

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this May! ASAN May Newsletter Dear friend, This month has been challenging, but we have continued to fight back against attacks on our communities, our …

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May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Join ASAN for a webinar on labor rights with Marissa Ditkowsky!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Join ASAN and Marissa Ditkowsky to learn all about labor rights on May 28 at 4-5:30pm ET! Accommodations are important for many of us to be able to do our jobs, but what kinds of things fall under workplace accommodations? And what can you do if your workplac…

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May 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM

ASAN speaks out against the Supreme Court’s attack on the Voting Rights Act

EmailTemplate-Responsive Last week, the Supreme Court made a decision in the court case Louisiana v. Callais. The court case was about making sure everyone can vote. Last week, the Supreme Court made a decision in the court case Louisiana v. Callais. The court case was about making …

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April 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM

♾️ April ASAN Newsletter ♾️

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this April! ASAN April Newsletter Dear friend, This Autism Acceptance Month has been a challenging one, but our community has continued to fight back ag…

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April 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Give a gift for the last day of Autism Acceptance Month!

EmailTemplate-Responsive This month we have seen an outpouring of support from across the community. From some gracious gamers using their hobbies to campaign for us to some serious supporters giving directly, this time of year brings a certain kind of healing. The move from awareness to accepta…

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April 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Join us for a Teighlor McGee Mini Grant application walkthrough

EmailTemplate-Responsive Applications open for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program on May 15! Before they open, get a sneak peak at our Teighlor McGee Mini Grants Application Walkthrough on Thursday, May 14. Applications open for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program on May 15! Bef…

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April 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Autism, HHS, and Public Health: Unpacking RFK Jr.’s Year in Misinformation

EmailTemplate-Responsive In the last year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made many dangerous changes to what it does and how it works. The changes HHS made have hurt public health in the US, especially for autistic people. HHS has done so many things that it is hard to keep u…

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April 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM

This Autism Acceptance Month, help us carry the baton

EmailTemplate-Responsive In these times when lies are worming their way back into health care policy, when our communities are under attack from many different angles, and labels like “profound autism” are being used to try to take autistic people’s rights away, imagining the future can feel imp…

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April 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Join us 5/5 — “What is a Fiscal Sponsor?”

EmailTemplate-Responsive Hoping to apply for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program and wondering about fiscal sponsors? Join us on Tuesday, May 5 at 4:00PM ET and learn the basics at “What is a fiscal sponsor?” Hoping to apply for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program and wondering a…

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April 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Your help can make the difference!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Autism Acceptance Month is over halfway through but our fundraising campaign is still going strong! Autism Acceptance Month is over halfway through but our fundraising campaign is still going strong! We’ve seen an outpouring of support from our community. Be …

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April 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM

In hard times, hope is an act of resistance

EmailTemplate-Responsive Autism Acceptance Month is a time to celebrate our community, but it’s also a time to be honest about the challenges we face. Autism Acceptance Month is a time to celebrate our community, but it’s also a time to be honest about the challenges we face. Right n…

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April 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Join us for “What is the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program?” before applications open!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Applications for the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program open 5/15 — join us on 4/21 for “What is the Teighlor McGee Mini Grant Program?” to learn all about the program. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is excited to share that applications for our Tei…

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April 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Take IACCtion — submit an IACC comment by April 14!

EmailTemplate-Responsive The next IACC meeting is on April 28th, 2026. That means public comments are due on April 14th! Do you want to advocate for better autism research? The next IACC meeting is on April 28th, 2026. That means public comments are due on April 14th! If you submitte…

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April 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM

What is Autism Acceptance?

EmailTemplate-Responsive Autism Acceptance month grew out of Paula C. Durbin-Westby naming April 1st Autism Acceptance Day in 2011, as a way to shift the conversation around our community from stigma to celebration. The return of bad science and violent misinformation about autism in the last ye…

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April 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Make your voice heard this Autism Acceptance Month

EmailTemplate-Responsive It seems that everyone has something to say about autistic people. From harmful myths about what “causes” autism to stereotypes about our lives, the public conversation is full of misinformation. We want to shift the narrative, and that’s where you come in.  …

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April 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Join ASAN + The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies for Heat Emergencies and You | Únase a ASAN + Alianza para Estrategias Inclusivas ante Desastres para Emergencias por calor y tú

EmailTemplate-Responsive [Español abajo] Heat emergencies can be scary and hard to navigate, especially if you don’t have a plan. But what counts as extreme heat, and why does that matter for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Join ASAN and The Partnership for …

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April 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM

20 years of all means all, and we’re still going

EmailTemplate-Responsive Today is the first day of Autism Acceptance Month — and this year, it’s also a special milestone for us! In 2026, ASAN turns 20 years old.  Today is the first day of Autism Acceptance Month — and this year, it’s also a special milestone for us! In 2026, ASAN …

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April 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM

The truth about autism and why it matters

EmailTemplate-Responsive Today is the first day of Autism Acceptance Month. It is a time to both celebrate our community and reflect on the year since last Autism Acceptance Month. Over the last year, we’ve seen a rise in harmful misinformation about autism — false claims about vaccines, fear-ba…

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March 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM

💐 ASAN March Newsletter 💐

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this March! ASAN March Newsletter Dear friend, March has seen its share of hard days. We started the month with Disability Day of Mourning, but we're no…

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March 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Power in Protest — learn more with our new toolkit!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Protests are a powerful way to make people pay attention to problems that matter to our community. A protest can look a lot of different ways, and it’s important to be prepared. That’s why ASAN made “Power in Protest,” our new toolkit about demonstrations and civil disob…

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March 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Autism Acceptance Month is Almost Here!

EmailTemplate-Responsive March coming to an end means one thing at ASAN: Autism Acceptance Month is almost here! March coming to an end means one thing at ASAN: Autism Acceptance Month is almost here! Though autism acceptance is something we practice and fight for all year, April giv…

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March 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Join us for an Autism Acceptance Month panel!

EmailTemplate-Responsive April is Autism Acceptance Month, but we know that acceptance is an action that happens all year. April is Autism Acceptance Month, but we know that acceptance is an action that happens all year. The past year has been hard for our community and others, espec…

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March 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Plain Language Round Up: What’s Happening & How You Can Help

EmailTemplate-Responsive It is almost Spring, but the government has not stopped trying to take away services our community needs. Here is an update on what’s happening right now, and some actions you can take. Last month was the State of the Union. The State of the Union is a chanc…

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March 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Take the next step in your advocacy journey — apply for ACI!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Don’t wait — applications for ACI 2026 are due today! Do you want to level up your advocacy skills and make a difference on your college campus? Don’t miss your chance to apply for the 2026 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy. Don’t wait — applic…

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March 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Are you ready to increase your advocacy skills? — Only 3 days left to apply for ACI!

EmailTemplate-Responsive There's only 3 days left to apply for the 2026 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! There's only 3 days left to apply for the 2026 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! The ACI summer leadership training prepares autistic students to …

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March 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM

DHS Violence Endangers the Autistic Community

EmailTemplate-Responsive This statement is also available in plain language here. 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 harm…

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March 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM

FWD: Take IACCtion — submit an IACC comment by March 5th!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Do you want to advocate for better autism research? Comments for the March IACC meeting are due tomorrow, March 5th! Do you want to advocate for better autism research? Comments for the March IACC meeting are due tomorrow, March 5th! See our message below to …

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March 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Take action to protect Section 504!

EmailTemplate-Responsive We need your help to protect important civil rights for people with disabilities! We need your help to protect important civil rights for people with disabilities! Right now, there is a lawsuit called Texas v. Kennedy that could take away important disability…

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March 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Join us for Defining Community

EmailTemplate-Responsive Join us for a webinar on mutual aid and community care! We talk about the importance of caring for our community — but what does community mean? And how can we care for each other when we are also burnt out, overwhelmed, and in need of care? Join us for Defin…

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February 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM

♥️ ASAN February Newsletter ♥️

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this February! ASAN February Newsletter Dear friend, February brings opportunities for action and moments for reflection for our community. This month, …

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February 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Tomorrow, mourn with us

EmailTemplate-Responsive Tomorrow, Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will gather virtually across the world to remember disabled victims of filicide – disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. Tomorrow, Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will …

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February 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM

New resource on Medicaid and 1115 waivers!

EmailTemplate-Responsive It can be hard to understand how 1115 waiver works, especially when there are big changes. That’s why we made a toolkit called “Making the Most of Medicaid: 1115 Waivers and You”. Medicaid is an important program that the government runs to help people pay fo…

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February 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Take IACCtion — submit an IACC comment by March 5th!

EmailTemplate-Responsive The IACC is meeting next month, and they need to hear from you before Thursday, March 5th! Autism research shapes the way people think, talk, and make policy about autistic people. That’s why ASAN thinks autistic people should be involved in all parts of the…

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