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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Get armed with the facts, then armed with the vax! New COVID-19 vaccine video ✨

COVID-19 changed the way we live. We do things differently to stay safe from COVID-19. We stay in our homes a lot. We have to wear masks when we go out. It can be harder to get the services we need. How will things get back to normal?   The COVID-19 vaccine will hel…
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March 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Check out our new Easy Read toolkit about MLTSS!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Many people with disabilities rely on long-term supports and services (LTSS)—like job coaches, transportation help, and in-home helpers—to live independently. Managed care is one of the ways that states can run their LTSS programs. When it’s done right, man…
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March 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Learn how colleges can help autistic students succeed with our new white paper!

EmailTemplate-Responsive More and more autistic students are entering higher education, but they often face barriers to success, with a lower graduation rate than non-disabled students. Some colleges have created programs for autistic students in order to address these barriers — b…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 4:21 PM

John, are you ready to get out of the house? We have something fun for you!

John, are you ready to get out of the house? We have something fun for you!   Hi John! It’s Cheryl here at Central Missouri Community Action. I know you're tired of being stuck at home and so are we, that's why we are excited to tell you that we have a REAL LIVE EVENT that you c…
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March 16, 2021 at 10:07 PM

ASAN Welcomes Discussion Draft of HCBS Access Act

EmailTemplate-Responsive The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), The Arc of the United States, The Center for Public Representation, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), and the Epilepsy Foundation commend Senators Brown, Hassan, and Casey  and Representative Dingell, for th…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Ready to help build?

Help Us Rebuild Our Facebook Following   Dear John,   On Monday, March 8 our Facebook page was hacked. While we're working with Facebook in hopes of recovering the page, we've gone ahead …
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February 26, 2021 at 9:00 PM

🌷ASAN February Update 🌷

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this February! ASAN February Newsletter Dear friends, While winter weather may be sticking around, we’re still springing forward into this new year of …
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February 25, 2021 at 9:00 PM

🕯️ In 4 days, help us remember disabled lives lost to filicide 🕯️

EmailTemplate-Responsive This Monday, 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.   In the past five years, over 700 people with disabilities have …
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February 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Only 2 weeks left to apply for ACI!

EmailTemplate-Responsive There's only 2 weeks left to apply for the 2021 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!  ACI helps autistic students learn to make their college campuses better for people with disabilities. ACI participants learn about making student groups, unde…
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February 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM

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

EmailTemplate-Responsive On Monday, 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.   In the past five years, over 700 people with disabilities have be…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM

📣 We need your voice — keep calling for emergency HCBS funding! 📣

EmailTemplate-Responsive While the Senate debates what should be included in the COVID-19 relief bill, we’re making our message clear: disabled lives are worth living, and worth saving. While the Senate debates what should be included in the COVID-19 relief bill, we’re making our me…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Our community members can’t wait — join our week of action for HCBS!

EmailTemplate-Responsive HCBS funding has not been included in any of the COVID relief legislation passed since the beginning of the pandemic, but we’re about to change that. Funding home- and community-based services (HCBS) is more crucial than ever during the ongoing pandemic, whe…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 4:42 PM

Why you make us better

  "My momma said you're our blessing." - Laykin, 6 years old.   These words mean the world to Nolanda, CMCA program manager for Show Me Healthy Relationships who heard them while helping …
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Get ready for our week of action on COVID-19 relief!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Congress is putting together the next COVID-19 relief package, and we have to make sure that people with disabilities get what we need to make it through. Congress is putting together the next COVID-19 relief package, and we have to make sure that people wit…
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February 11, 2021 at 9:00 PM

🕯️ A year of loss, a day of remembrance -- join Day of Mourning on March 1st 🕯️

EmailTemplate-Responsive On Monday, March 1st, the disability community will gather virtually across the world to remember these disabled victims of filicide. In the past five years, over 700 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers.   On…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 9:00 PM

“ACI means autistic community and autistic space.”

EmailTemplate-Responsive Hear from our alumni and apply to Autism Campus Inclusion today! Applications are open for the 2021 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!  The ACI summer leadership training prepares autistic students to engage in disability advocacy on their col…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM

🕯️ Will you help us remember disabled lives lost to filicide? 🕯️

EmailTemplate-Responsive Will you help us make sure the lives of disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers are recognized? Will you help us make sure the lives of disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers are recognized? On Monday, March 1s…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Check out ASAN’s new Easy Read fact sheet on the COVID-19 vaccine!

EmailTemplate-Responsive COVID-19 is especially dangerous to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, so  it’s important that we get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. But a lot of information out there about the vaccine is not written in ways that are access…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 3:00 PM

No matter what the groundhog says...

Challenge your friends to give and find out!     Whether the groundhog sees his shadow today or not, sunshine is a mindset! We hope your day is filled with bright, joyful things!    We're all hoping that Punxsu…
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January 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM

❄️ ASAN Winter Update ❄️

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this winter! ASAN Winter Newsletter Dear friends, Staying focused on advocacy is snow problem this New Year! ASAN is back in the (virtual) office, work…
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January 26, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Help us honor those we’ve lost -- sign up as a Day of Mourning site coordinator!

EmailTemplate-Responsive COVID-19 may have changed how we hold events this year, but we can still gather to honor and remember those we’ve lost to filicide, thanks to the work of volunteer site coordinators. We need your help to make sure the lives of disabled people murdered by the…
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January 21, 2021 at 9:00 PM

🕯️ We need your help for Disability Day of Mourning 🕯️

EmailTemplate-Responsive On Monday, March 1st, the disability community will gather virtually and across the nation to remember disabled victims of filicide – and we need your help to make sure their lives are recognized. On Monday, March 1st, the disability community will gather vi…
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January 19, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Apply for Autism Campus Inclusion 2021!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Applications are open for the 2021 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! Applications are open for the 2021 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy!  The ACI summer leadership training prepares autistic students to engage in disability …
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January 14, 2021 at 9:00 PM

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

EmailTemplate-Responsive On Monday, March 1st, the disability community will gather virtually and across the nation to remember these disabled victims of filicide – disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. In the past five years, over 700 people with disabilit…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 9:00 PM

FWD: Help us help you!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Time is running out to complete our Annual Priorities Survey! The survey will close on Tuesday the 12th. It only takes ten minutes to let us know what you think. Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard and shape the future of our movement in 2021 an…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
January 4, 2021 at 9:00 PM

ACI 2021 Applications Now Open!

EmailTemplate-Responsive The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2021 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2021 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! AC…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 3:30 PM

🎊 It’s a new year in disability policy 🎊

EmailTemplate-Responsive I don’t have to tell you how difficult this year has been for the disability community. At the same time, there has been so much real, tangible change for the better even in the midst of some of the hardest struggles we’ve had to face. Dear John,   I don’t h…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Yes, there's still time

Don't worry! If you meant to donate but haven't done so yet, you've still got time!   Today is the last day to donate through the CoMoGives campaign -  so you'll want to make your donation before 11:59 pm tonight! Your gift will provide emergency…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Looking Ahead to 2021

Dear John    2020 has been a historically difficult year. As it draws to a close, we'd like to highlight the many ways that you, our donors and supporters, have helped us continue to serve the community despite …
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December 28, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Our fight is for every autistic person — join us!

EmailTemplate-Responsive I am so incredibly proud to be a board member of this amazing organization which is helping empower autistics in all walks of life. Dear John,   I am a minimally-speaking autistic college student, a research assistant and teacher, and a board member of the A…
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December 26, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Our vote is our voice — will you help us continue our civic engagement work?

EmailTemplate-Responsive Even before the pandemic, we had our work cut out for us in 2020. A historic election takes historic effort, and we put our all into making sure that all people with disabilities could access the vote. Dear John,   Even before the pandemic, we had our work…
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December 22, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Help ASAN fight discrimination in COVID-19 treatment

EmailTemplate-Responsive All disabled people deserve equal access to COVID-19 treatment, free from discrimination or biases that could threaten our lives. Dear John,   All disabled people deserve equal access to COVID-19 treatment, free from discrimination or biases that could thre…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Congress Abandons Disability Community in COVID Deal

EmailTemplate-Responsive ASAN is furious that, ten months into the pandemic, Congress has yet again failed to provide any emergency funding for the home and community-based services to keep people with disabilities out of dangerous congregate settings. While the just-passed COVID r…
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December 21, 2020 at 4:22 PM

ASAN condemns discriminatory air travel regulations

EmailTemplate-Responsive Read our plain language “Know Your Rights” explainer on the new DoT regulation by clicking here. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network condemns the Department of Transportation’s release of new regulations that discriminate against people with disabilities who…
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December 18, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Important: We want to hear from you! Take ASAN’s annual survey 📣 💬

EmailTemplate-Responsive Dear John,   To help us better serve our community, we want to know more about your priorities and what you think we should be focusing on. That’s why we’re rolling out our 2020 Annual Priorities Survey!   We want to make sure that we’re representing the in…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 9:00 PM

We’re fighting for a better world — join us!

EmailTemplate-Responsive The fight to ensure justice for all autistic people doesn’t end here — and we’ll be fighting by your side for as long as we need to. Dear John,   2020 has been a hard year. Our community has fought back against discrimination in COVID-19 treatment, attacks a…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Happy Holidays from CMCA

I'm a new Text block ready for your content.       Dear John    Ordinarily I enjoy reflecting on the past year but this year, well . . . 2020 happened. We started the year by expa…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM

What would you do?

  John,   As colder weather is working its way into mid-Missouri it's important for us to remember that not everyone can afford to keep the heat on. About 60% families served through Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM

FWD: Open Enrollment closes TOMORROW

EmailTemplate-Responsive Time is running out to get covered! You only have until tomorrow to get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act! Time is running out to get covered! You only have until tomorrow to get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act! Open Enrollment en…
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December 11, 2020 at 9:00 PM

From campus to the campaign trail, autistic leaders are everywhere

EmailTemplate-Responsive My name is Jessica Benham, and I just won my election this past November to be the state representative for Pennsylvania’s 36th district. Dear John,   My name is Jessica Benham, and I just won my election this past November to be the state representative for…
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December 8, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Thank you, John!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Happy holiday season from ASAN! Dear John, Happy holiday season from ASAN! We’re reaching out to thank you for being part of our community.  Our community of people just like you motivates us to keep up the fight and respond to whatever hurdles come our way.…
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December 7, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Open Enrollment closes in a week! #GetCovered today!

EmailTemplate-Responsive You have one week left to sign up for Affordable Care Act insurance! The open enrollment period ends next Tuesday, December 15th. You have one week left to sign up for Affordable Care Act insurance! The open enrollment period ends next Tuesday, December 15th…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 2:32 PM

You have an unwatched personal video from Central Missouri Community Action

You have an unwatched personal video from Central Missouri Community Action   Hi John! It’s Cheryl here at Central Missouri Community Action. I just wanted to let you know that we appreciate you and that we could use a little more help. If you haven't already donated to CMCA thr…
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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 3:01 PM

You are the reason someone can hope for a better tomorrow

  Supporting Hope this Holiday Season is Easy! Today is #GivingTuesday2020! We know that this year has been hard for EVERYONE. We know that there are many GOOD causes to support. We hope that you'll consider supporting CMCA! When you support CMC…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM

🎁 It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎁

EmailTemplate-Responsive We are determined to continue the fight — can we count on you to join us? Dear friends,   Today is #GivingTuesday, when people from all over the world show their support for the causes that matter to them. Your donations this year helped us advocate for auti…
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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 9:06 PM

🎁 TOMORROW is Giving Tuesday! 🎁

EmailTemplate-Responsive Giving is not just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference. Join us tomorrow to support ASAN as we continue to fight for the rights of all people with disabilities! Giving is not just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference. J…
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November 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM

🍂 ASAN November Update 🍂

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this November! ASAN November Newsletter Dear friends, As November draws to a close, we’re reflecting on everything we’ve worked on this year, as well a…
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November 24, 2020 at 9:00 PM

🎁 Join us this Giving Tuesday! 🎁

EmailTemplate-Responsive This year, Giving Tuesday is December 1st, 2020. That’s just one week away! #GivingTuesday is a time for people to give to causes that matter, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. This year, Giving Tu…
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November 19, 2020 at 9:00 PM

ASAN Praises Introduction of Keeping All Students Safe Act

EmailTemplate-Responsive ASAN strongly supports and thanks Congress for its introduction of the Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA). KASSA would ban almost all kinds of restraint and all kinds of seclusion across all 50 states, and would require school districts to collect data t…
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November 10, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Don’t miss out! Our 2020 Gala is just two days away 🎉

EmailTemplate-Responsive Here’s what we’ll be up to in just two days: Join us for a special virtual edition of our annual celebration and fundraising event from Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 15th. We’re so excited to share the gala with disability community members a…
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