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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM

ASAN Issues Joint Statement on Universal Human Rights

After every civil rights victory for people with disabilities, there is a backlash demanding that exceptions be made. In recent years, there has been an increased trend of individual advocates and organizations …
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  CMCA · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 9:00 PM

In a time like this - News to make you smile 😊😊

 John   Today is Giving Tuesday a day set aside to honor those who are struggling due to the COVID-19 crisis. Since December 2019, unemployment in the eight counties served by Central Missouri Community Action (…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 2:02 PM

❤️ Today is #GivingTuesdayNow — help fuel our COVID-19 response work ❤️

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow! Help us keep our COVID-19 response work going by donating, or by spreading the word about the work we do. Today is #GivingTuesdayNow! Help us keep our COVID-19 response work going by d…
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  CMCA · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 9:09 PM

John, we hope you’ll join us for #GivingTuesdayNow

Hi John,   How are you and your family? We hope you are staying well.   Tomorrow, May 5 is #GivingTuesdayNow -- a day encouraging global generosity. May is also Community Action Month, a month set…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 8:36 PM

ASAN April Newsletter

Dear friends, It’s been a hard month for all of us. Stigmatizing autism “awareness” campaigns can make April a difficult time for autistic people in any year. ASAN April Update …
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Track COVID-19 outbreaks in institutions with our new tool

Content note: this email talks about people with disabilities dying in institutions. People with disabilities in institutions were already facing abuse, neglect, and life-threatening disease outbreaks behind clo…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM

John have you heard? 👂

In response to current social distancing recommendations, the CMCA Promise Gala has been postponed from the original date of Thursday, May 14, 2020 to Thursday, February 4, 2021! Please SAVE this Date and plan …
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Introducing the new Welcome to the Autistic Community!

Everyone at ASAN was new to the autistic community at one point. There were times when we felt alone, when we did not understand our disability or know how to communicate our needs. Since then, we’ve learned a l…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 10:00 PM

🐈 Pet pictures for hard times 🐕

Dear friends,This is a rough time for everyone, and many of us in the autistic community are experiencing a lot of anxiety, uncertainty and stress. Most of us have had to change our routines in some way to keep …
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  Darin Preis · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM

John - CMCA is here for you and your neighbors!

CMCA is actively serving families in mid-Missouri.     Dear John    As a valued partner of Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) I am writing to let you know that, after a two-week closure to allow our employees time to…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM

ASAN March Newsletter

ASAN March Update Dear friends,Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult and uncertain time. For many people with disabilities, the coronavirus pand…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Congress must do more for disability community re: COVID-19

Congress has voted on a third bill to address the impact of COVID-19. The $2 trillion bill includes some small pieces for people with disabilities, but fails to recognize the full needs of our community. People …
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 3:17 PM

FWD: Make sure disabled people are in all COVID19 relief-without using a 📞.

Have you taken the time to not call your Senators? It just takes a few minutes, and could ensure that our community is included in the next COVID19 relief package.Learn what we need you to do instead of calling …
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 9:59 PM

📱We need YOU to NOT call your elected officials! 📱

As disability right advocates, you’ve made countless calls to your elected officials. You know how to make your voice heard. Now, we need you to do something different: use email and social media to tell your me…
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  Central Missouri Community Action · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 9:58 PM

John - We care about our community!

Important information about the coronavirus and the steps we're taking to address it. nt. Due to ongoing concerns and an overabundance of caution related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Missouri Communit…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM

You Are the Promise!

Join us in celebrating the Promise of Community Action and our mission to help people help themselves and each other. Join our Master of Ceremonies Rod Smit…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 9:00 PM

ASAN Welcomes Ban of Electric Shock Torture

Today, the Food and Drug Administration released their final ban on the electric skin shock devices used to torture children and adults with disabilities at the Judge Rotenberg Center. The rule will go into effe…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM

🕯️ Tomorrow, mourn with us. 🕯️

Tomorrow, the disability community will gather across the nation to remember these disabled victims of filicide – disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers.     Tomorrow, Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will gathe…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 9:00 PM

🕯️ In 3 days, help us remember disabled lives lost to filicide 🕯️

This Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will gather across the nation to remember these disabled victims of filicide – disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers.     This Sunday, March 1st, the disability community w…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM

ACI Applications Due TODAY!

TODAY is the last day to apply for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!   TODAY is the last day to apply for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! The ACI summer leadership training prepares Autistic stu…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 22, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Don’t Miss Applying for ACI!

Applications are due TOMORROW for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!   Applications are due TOMORROW for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! ACI helps autistic students learn to make their college c…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
February 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM

You Are the Promise

Join us in celebrating  the Promise of Community Action and our mission to help people help themselves and each other. Support CMCA’s efforts to help mid-Missouri families using a Whole …
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Only 3 days left to apply for ACI!

There's only 3 days left to apply for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!   There's only 3 days left to apply for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! The ACI summer leadership training prepares Auti…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM

On March 1st, help us remember disabled lives lost to filicide

In the past five years, over 600 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers.     On Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will gather across the nation to remember these disabled victims of filicide…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 9:00 PM

ASAN Responds To President’s FY2021 Budget Request

For the fourth year in a row, ASAN opposes the President’s annual budget request. This cruel proposal would once again make deep cuts to vital programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), eliminate critica…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Only 2 weeks left to apply for ACI!

There's only 2 weeks left to apply for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!   There's only 2 weeks left to apply for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! ACI helps autistic students learn to make their…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 9:00 PM

🕯️ Find your local Day of Mourning vigil site 🕯️

In the past five years, over 600 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers.     In the past five years, over 600 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers.   O…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 9:00 PM

ASAN January Newsletter

ASAN January Update Dear friends, Thanks to you, ASAN is starting the year off strong! Our 2019 end-of-year fundraising was more successful than ever before, and…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 9:00 PM

ACI helped me fight for change

My name is Grace Hart, and this past June I attended ASAN’s ACI (Autism Campus Inclusion) program in Washington, D.C. This week-long program equipped me with the knowledge and skills I needed to pursue my activism     Hello, My name is Grace Hart,…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM

🕯️Will you volunteer for Disability Day of Mourning? 🕯️

We need your help to make sure the lives of disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers are recognized.     We need your help to make sure the lives of disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers are recognize…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 18, 2020 at 9:00 PM

🕯️We need your help for Disability Day of Mourning 🕯️

On Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will gather across the nation to remember disabled victims of filicide – and we need your help     On Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will gather across the nation to remember disabled vic…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Apply for ACI 2020!

Applications are open for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!     Applications are open for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! The ACI summer leadership training prepares Autistic students to engage…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM

🕯️Sign up to be a Day of Mourning Vigil Site Coordinator! 🕯️

    In the past five years, over 600 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives, or caregivers. On Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will gather across the nation to remember these disabled victims of filici…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 2, 2020 at 9:00 PM

ACI 2020 Applications Now Open!

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!   The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2020 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadersh…
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  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 3:00 PM

One last chance 🙂

[email protected] This is the LAST email you'll get asking you to support CMCA this year! CoMoGives ends at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. We hope you'll consider a small donation to provide HOP…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 3:30 PM

🎊 John, it’s not too late to take action in 2019! 🎊

  Dear John, As 2019 draws to a close, you’re probably thinking about what the new year holds — and so are we. At ASAN, we’ve been getting ready for 2020 since 2019 began, because the policy decisions that a…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM

💖 You make our work possible 💖

  Dear John,As a person who was diagnosed as autistic over thirty years ago prior to entering the foster care system, I have personally experienced the frustration of attempting to navigate numerous systems …
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  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 5:34 PM

Donut forget to donate!

[email protected] I am proud of the work our agency does to support families across mid-Missouri. Using a WHOLE Family Approach, we help all members of a family build the skills and resilience necessary t…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 9:00 PM

⚖️Our rights are on the line — will you join the fight?⚖️

  Dear friends, As we approach the end of the holiday season, I am reflecting on our year in advocacy. All of you have done amazing work making calls, getting the word out on social media, and pushing your e…
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  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 5:07 PM

Happy Holidays from CMCA - be sure to watch the video!

[email protected] I'm a new Text block ready for your content. Click to view video Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season and new year!    - From Central Missouri Community Action  …
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 2:00 AM

🦸🏽 Be a superhero for disability rights! 🦸🏼‍♂️

  Dear friends, The disability community needs heroes. Over the past few years, we’ve faced monumental threats, fighting against attacks on Medicaid and the ACA, abuse in institutions, and discriminatory imm…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM

📰 Good news to share! 📰

  Dear John,   We have good news to share: so far in 2019, we’ve received more donations than any year before!  Thanks to our donors, ASAN can continue to grow and flourish. With your support, we’ve been abl…
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December 18, 2019 at 9:00 PM

🗳️ Learn about voting and elections with ASAN's new Easy Read toolkit! 🗳️

We’re just starting to see the power of the disability vote. Thanks to civic engagement efforts for people with disabilities, the 2018 election had the largest disability turnout to date. This is great news for o…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM

A gift for a stranger

"The first time I met Amy, she was struggling to find a way to get her son to medical appointments for a chronic condition. I’m so grateful for our supporters who enabled CMCA to help them!” – CMC…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 2:00 AM

🔊 Will you help more autistic adults be heard? 🔊

  Dear John,When I learned that I was autistic, I was overwhelmed. I felt lost and misunderstood. I was fixated on what I perceived as my ever-growing list of deficits, and that made it hard to see myself as…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 3:00 PM

🏠 Join the National Call-In Day for Permanent MFP Reauthorization! 🏠

More people with disabilities are living in our communities than ever before – but many people who want access to their communities remain trapped in institutions. Money Follows the Person (MFP) is a federally f…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM

John, can we count on you?

  Dear John,   Happy holiday season from ASAN! We’re reaching out to thank you for being part of our community. During the course of this year, we’ve sent you updates about our events and campaigns, urgent a…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 8, 2019 at 9:00 PM

⏰ LAST WEEK to #GetCovered! ⏰

  There is less than a week left to get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act! Open Enrollment ends this Sunday, December 15th. While some of the exchanges have extensions, most do not, so it’s best to get coverage r…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 4:07 AM

🎉 We did it! 🎉

  Quick correction: If you were unable to see the video at the hyperlink below, you can see it at this link: https://youtu.be/zT0FPrHJMgg ---------------------------------- Congratulations! You made our #Ant…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 3:44 AM

🎉 We did it! 🎉

  Congratulations! You made our #AntiPhonathon a success. Thanks to your efforts, we reached our goal of $10,000 in donations. You showed that we don’t need phone calls to make a difference.   As promised, w…
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