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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 8:20 PM

🌡️ We’re halfway there — donate now to help us reach our goal! 🌡️

  Our #AntiPhonathon is going strong. Thanks to your generous donations, we’re already halfway to our #GivingTuesday goal of $10,000! Keep going -- you can help us reach our goal by donating, spreading the w…
  Central Missouri Community Action · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 4:41 PM

Central Missouri Community Action is on a mission

byHi John,   Today is Giving Tuesday. This is a day when we reflect on all that we have and think about ways that we can give to others. Poverty can be overwhelming. Today, you can change…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 3:00 PM

🦃 Help us reach our goal this #GivingTuesday! 🦃

  Dear friends,   Happy #GivingTuesday! After shopping on Cyber Monday and Black Friday, today is a day to give back to the organizations that you care about. Our work is only possible thanks to generous don…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 1, 2019 at 9:00 PM

FWD: 2 weeks left to #GetCovered!

  Have questions about how to get affordable health insurance during Open Enrollment? You’re not alone! With just 2 weeks left in the Open Enrollment period, many people are asking questions and learning more about how to get…
  Central Missouri Community Action · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 8:32 PM

What are we thankful for?

     Happy Thanksgiving from Central Missouri Community Action! With Thanksgiving just a day away we wanted to take a moment to say we are thankful for YOU!    When an F-3 tornado hit Jefferson City leaving hundreds of families homele…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 3:01 PM

📆 Our Giving Tuesday #AntiPhonathon is ONE WEEK away! 📆

  We’re just one week away from #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to donate to worthy causes, in the spirit of the holiday season. ASAN is proud to be a part of this annual tradition. This ye…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM

ASAN November Update

ASAN November Update Dear friends,This November, we know exactly what we’re thankful for — you! As we approach the end of 2019, we’ve been celebrating our commu…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 3:00 PM

🏠 Home is where the community-based services are – learn more with our new toolkit! 🏡

The Home and Community-Based Services Settings Rule, or HCBS Settings Rule, allows people with disabilities to access resources we need to live in the community. The Home and Community-Based Services Settings Rul…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Last Chance to Buy Tickets to ASAN's Gala!

TODAY is the last day to buy tickets to ASAN's Gala! 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th Street NWWashington, DC xxxxxx T…
  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 3:00 PM

A conference focused on food insecurity in Missouri!

Central Missouri Community Action is proud to sponsor Building Blocks for Missouri's Success, Empower Missouri's 2019 annual conference. The conference, which is focused around food insecurity in Missouri, will …
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
November 2, 2019 at 8:00 PM

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s Annual Gala is almost here!

There are just THREE DAYS left to buy tickets to ASAN's Gala! 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th Street NWWashington, DC…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 8:00 PM

⏰ It’s time to get health insurance ⏰

  Open Enrollment has begun! Open Enrollment is the time every year when people can apply for insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at www.healthcare.gov. If you do not have health insurance through your job, and ca…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM

FWD: 📱 TODAY is the TCEA day of action! ☎️

TODAY is our TCEA call-in day!     TODAY is our TCEA call-in day!  We’re working to pass the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act, which would end subminimum wage and increase community employment supports for people with disabilities. Chec…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 3:00 PM

One Week to Buy Tickets to ASAN's Gala!

There is just one week to buy tickets to ASAN's Gala! 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th Street NWWashington, DC xxxxxx …
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM

🔦 Integrated employment is in the spotlight NEXT WEEK! 🔦

This summer, you put in the work to pass the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act.     This summer, you've been working to pass the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Thanks to your advocacy, we’ve seen new cosponsors signing on…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 23, 2019 at 8:00 PM

ASAN Opposes the RESPONSE Act

ASAN condemns the introduction of the RESPONSE Act in the Senate.     ASAN condemns the introduction of the RESPONSE Act in the Senate. While this bill frames itself as an attempt to prevent gun violence, in reality, this legislation does not add…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 8:00 PM

Announcing John Marble! Purchase your Gala tickets today!

We’re happy to announce John Marble will be our Master of Ceremonies. 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th Street NWWashin…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 8:00 PM

🍂 ASAN Autumn Update 🍂

Read on to learn about what we've been working on. ASAN Autumn Update Dear friends, It’s officially autumn, and this season, it’s not just the leaves that are ch…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 4:28 PM

Women Who Own It Tickets are selling out fast! Get yours now!

[email protected] Tarah Toellner Audrain County Lara PieperBoone County Keli Tate Callaway County  Tijuana Jenkins Cole County …
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Announcing Connie Choi! Purchase your Gala tickets today!

We’re happy to announce Connie Choi will be receiving our Ally of the Year Award 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th Stre…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 8:00 PM

Announcing Sara Luterman! Purchase your Gala tickets today!

We’re happy to announce that Sara Luterman will recieve 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th Street NWWashington, DC xxxxx…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 8:01 PM

Announcing Dora Raymaker! Purchase your Gala tickets today!

We’re happy to announce Alice Wong as our keynote speaker this year! 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th Street NWWashing…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
September 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Announcing Alice Wong, our keynote speaker! Purchase your Gala tickets today!

We’re happy to announce Alice Wong as our keynote speaker this year! 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th Street NWWashing…
  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
September 20, 2019 at 2:07 PM

John, what are you doing this Wednesday?

 Every baby and their mom deserves a good start in life. If you agree, please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Silverball Arcade and Bar as we celebrate CMCA's Women and Infant's Relief Fund (WIRF). 100% of your ticket pur…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM

🎉 ASAN's 2019 Annual Gala is coming up! 🎉

Join us for a special celebration and fundraising event on Wednesday, November 13. 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th St…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
September 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Don't Forget to Buy Tickets! ASAN's 2019 Annual Gala is coming up!

Join us for a special celebration and fundraising event on Wednesday, November 13. 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th St…
  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 10:30 PM

John, playing games can help babies!

Dear John ,   Every baby and their mom deserves a good start in life. If you agree, please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Silverball Arcade and Bar as we celebrate CMCA's Women and Infant's Relief Fund (WIRF). 100% of you…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
September 3, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Save the Date! ASAN's 2019 Annual Gala is coming up!

Join us for a special celebration and fundraising event on Wednesday, November 13. 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th St…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
August 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM

ASAN August Update

☀️ Here's what we've been working on this month! ASAN August Update Dear friends,For many people, August is the last month of summer vacation - the perfect time …
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
August 30, 2019 at 8:00 PM

Thank you for your action on TCEA!

    When we started TCEA Tuesdays in July, we were up against a massive lobby in favor of sheltered workshops and subminimum wage for people with disabilities. We needed all hands on deck, and the community showed up. Since then, your calls, …
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
August 26, 2019 at 6:30 PM

☎️ Join us TOMORROW for our final call-in for integrated employment! ☎️

    Thanks to you, your elected officials have been getting the message for months: it’s time to leave subminimum wage behind and pass the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Through 6 TCEA Tuesdays, August recess meetings, and coun…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 8:00 PM

ASAN Condemns Finalization of “Public Charge” Rule

ASAN condemns the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) finalization of the “Public Charge” rule, which discriminates against immigrants who need public benefits to survive. Under this new rule, any immigrants…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
August 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM

How are YOU taking action this TCEA Tuesday? ✊

We need to continue pushing our elected officials to support integrated employment for all people with disabilities.     When she was young, Laura worked in a sheltered workshop. She was paid eight cents an hour doing contract work. Nicki face…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
August 5, 2019 at 10:18 PM

ASAN Denounces President’s Remarks on Mental Health

This past weekend, mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio killed at least 30 people and injured over 50 more. These mass shootings, the 16th and 17th in the United States this year this year, took pla…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
August 5, 2019 at 3:00 PM

ASAN Has Ended Partnership With Sesame Street

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network condemns Sesame Street’s decision to further stigma against autistic children and adults in their new Public Service Announcements. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network condemns …
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
August 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM

🤝 This August recess, let your members of Congress know it’s time to #WorkWithUs! 🤝

This month, you can #WorkWithUs to end subminimum wage!     August is a Congressional recess, a time when our elected officials head home to meet with constituents. This is a great time to personally reach out to your memb…
  Central Missouri Community Action · [email protected]
July 30, 2019 at 7:44 PM

Form confirmation - Become a CMCA Insider!

Thank you for becoming a CMCA Insider! As a member, you will receive timely updates about Central Missouri Community Action complete with stories of success - stories like Allison's. Allison is the mother of four girls, three of whom attend Head Start. Head Start is a preschool program for chi…
  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
July 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM

📞 It’s TCEA Tuesday!

TODAY is TCEA Tuesday! TODAY is TCEA Tuesday! We need you to call your elected officials and let them know it’s time to end subminimum wage for good. Learn more about how you can participate in the email below, a…