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December 23, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Congress has Supported the FDA’s Right to #StopTheShock

EmailTemplate-Responsive The Autistic Self Advocacy Network welcomes the passing of the omnibus bill with a provision that gives the FDA the right to ban contingent electric shocks used for behavior modification. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network welcomes the passing of the omnibus…

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December 23, 2022 at 9:00 PM

We Held the Line So you Can Smash the Phone

EmailTemplate-Responsive Rising inflation has created a pinch across the board this year. Here at ASAN, we’ve felt it as donations drop lower than previous years, but we won’t stop fighting for our rights in communities, classrooms, and Congress. We still need your help to hit our fundraising go…

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December 21, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Now hiring interns & Grassroots Associate!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Calling organizers! Calling policy wonks! Calling comms buffs! We’re hiring a Grassroots Associate, a Programs and Communications Intern to join ASAN’s operations team and a Policy Intern to join ASAN’s policy team.  Calling organizers! Calling policy wonks! …

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December 20, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Holding the line against a wave of threats

EmailTemplate-Responsive As we move toward the end of the year and look forward to what 2023 could bring, it’s important to acknowledge how difficult 2022 has been for so much of our community. We have faced the dismantling of reproductive rights on national and state levels. We have seen consta…

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December 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM

John , can we count on you?

EmailTemplate-Responsive Happy holiday season from ASAN! We’re reaching out to thank you for being part of our community. This year, we have been hard at work making sure that all people with disabilities can live in our communities — from equitable legislation to reproductive justi…

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December 15, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Tell Us the Ways You’re Fighting to #StopTheShock

EmailTemplate-Responsive This winter, we’re pushing to #StopTheShock in 2022 with the end of year omnibus bill. An omnibus bill is a bill that covers a lot of different ways the government will spend money, so we are able to talk about things like this ban.   On December 7, 2022 ASA…

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December 15, 2022 at 7:15 PM

John, Lift up a neighbor in need

Year end giving begins Tuesday, November 29! Dear John,  Did you know it costs about $150 an hour to provide free financial counseling to a CMCA member? This cost reflects our coach’s time and the materials used to support our members as they build a viable plan toward financial stability. Through …

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December 14, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Come work with us! Hiring interns & Grassroots Associate

EmailTemplate-Responsive ASAN is hiring for a Grassroots Associate position, as well as two interns for Spring 2023: an intern in policy and an intern in programs and communications. Consider becoming a part of the team!   The Grassroots Associate provides program coordination to AS…

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December 13, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Jada's journey ✨

EmailTemplate-Responsive Dear John, As someone that was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 2, I felt out of place in the world. I couldn’t fit in with anyone. Then I found the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.   This summer, I attended ASAN’s Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership …

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December 9, 2022 at 3:00 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 stopping by to wish you a happy holiday season and to remind you that your gift supports families working toward financial stability in our com…

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December 8, 2022 at 9:00 PM

This holiday season, support accessible resources for all 🎁

EmailTemplate-Responsive This year has seen more than its fair share of struggles to protect and preserve our rights, but I have also seen advocates across the country fighting to live fully in our communities, make decisions about our bodies, and keep each other safe. Support from our members a…

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December 7, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Congress can #StopTheShock — join our Hill Day today!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Today’s the day! We’re taking the fight to Capitol Hill. As weeks go by without action, we have to let our Senators know that they must deliver on their promises and make sure our community is safe from torture. Let’s speak up, make some noise, and get this …

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December 5, 2022 at 5:15 PM

John, You are the reason they thrive

Year end giving begins Tuesday, November 29! Dear John,  Happy December and Happy Holidays from your friends at CMCA!   Did you know that during FY 2021-22, Central Missouri Community Action supported 10,945 through our programs and services? Below is a chart showing the most common characteristics…

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December 2, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Action Alert: We won’t stop until we #StoptheShock

EmailTemplate-Responsive Every day that the JRC continues to use skin shock devices on their students, Congress fails the disability community.   It’s been 8 years since the FDA's expert panel ruled that the JRC's electric shock devices are inevitably harmful. Thanks to your advocac…

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November 30, 2022 at 9:00 PM

🍂 ASAN November Update 🍂

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this November! ASAN November Newsletter Dear friend, It was a busy month here at ASAN! While 2022 has been a hard year, this month brought much-needed p…

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November 29, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Ask Us Things! An AUT-istic #AMA

EmailTemplate-Responsive Our virtual gala draws to a close today with our staff “ask us things” livestream Tonight at 7 pm ET! This #GivingTuesday, our team will share about the work your support has made possible this year and answer your questions about the past year and future pl…

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November 29, 2022 at 4:01 PM

John, You are the key to successful families

Year end giving begins Tuesday, November 29! Dear John,  We hope that you and your family are staying healthy, safe, and warm during this holiday season. As the daylight fades earlier and earlier and the temperatures get colder and colder, it’s hard to think that there are families in our community…

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November 28, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Join us tomorrow to ask us things on #GivingTuesday!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Tomorrow on #GivingTuesday, our virtual gala draws to a close with a livestream featuring ASAN staff! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving where nonprofits of all sizes ask folks to donate and support their causes. Your support over the past year has mad…

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November 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Tonight: Join us for a Hill Day training webinar

EmailTemplate-Responsive Making a virtual visit to your legislator is the most impactful way to make your concerns known. You can virtually meet with your federal legislators to ask them to ban the use of electric shock devices for behavior modification in this year’s end of year om…

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November 22, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Tonight: Our Rights Under Threat, Day 4 of the ASAN Gala

EmailTemplate-Responsive Disabled people play a critical role in every conversation about our civil rights. We demand the freedom to make our own choices, and to be who we are, all of the time. That’s why tonight at 7 PM Eastern, we’re hosting “Our Rights Under Threat: Reproductive …

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November 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM

John, wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Just a little thank you for your support!    From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the many ways that you support Central Missouri Community Action through the year! You make hope possible for families in mid-Missouri!   Central Missouri Community Action 807 N. Provide…

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November 21, 2022 at 9:00 PM

FWD: Demand Congress #StoptheShock

EmailTemplate-Responsive It has been 9 years since the United Nations classified the JRC's use of electric skin shock devices as torture, and 8 years since the FDA's expert panel ruled that this practice is inevitably harmful. Now, Congress has the power to ban electric shock tortur…

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November 18, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Action Alert: Meet with your Federal Legislators to #StoptheShock

EmailTemplate-Responsive Congress’ failure to end the use of electric shock torture at the Judge Rotenberg Center earlier this year does not mark the end of the fight to stop the shock.  We have another legislative opportunity coming up: the end of the year omnibus bill. An omnibus …

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November 16, 2022 at 10:01 PM

ABAI Finally Opposes the Use of Electric Shocks at the JRC

EmailTemplate-Responsive After a vote by the membership of Applied Behavioral Analysis International (ABAI), the governing body of ABA practitioners, ABAI has reversed their position on the use of electric skin shocks for behavior modification. As of today, “[ABAI] strongly oppose[s…

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November 15, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Let’s celebrate! Week 3 at the ASAN Gala

EmailTemplate-Responsive Welcome to the third event of the ASAN Gala! We’re so glad you decided to join us for today’s activities. Make sure to use the hashtag #ASANGala if you decide to livetweet, so you can share your thoughts with the other participants.   Today’s events will be …

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November 10, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Our rights under threat: what Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization means for people with disabilities

EmailTemplate-Responsive Our civil rights are woven together — and when one thread is pulled, other rights can unravel. The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will threaten not only our abortion rights, but many other civil rights as well. Dobbs is a case ab…

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November 9, 2022 at 9:00 PM

The Fight to #StoptheShock Continues on The Hill

EmailTemplate-Responsive If you haven’t heard yet, Congress passed a 'clean' version of the FDASLA that did not include the ban on electric shock devices. Congress’ failure to ban the use of electric shock torture at the Judge Rotenberg Center is outrageous and frustrating, but we w…

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November 8, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Get out the vote! Week 2 at the ASAN Gala

EmailTemplate-Responsive After you vote, join us for a panel! Everything from education funding to curb cuts to health care is affected by public policies—voting is an important way to have a say in those issues. Voting plays a vital role in making sure our communities’ priorities ar…

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November 7, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Tomorrow’s election day — make it count!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Tomorrow is election day, and it’s time to make sure your voice is heard! Tomorrow is election day, and it’s time to make sure your voice is heard! Everything from education funding to curb cuts to health care is affected by public policies, and voting is a h…

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November 7, 2022 at 7:46 PM

ASAN Remembers Lois Curtis

EmailTemplate-Responsive ASAN is mourning for Lois Curtis. Lois Curtis was one of two people who sued for their rights in an important disability rights case called Olmstead v. L.C. She died this past Thursday at age 55.   As a child, Lois Curtis was put in an institution. Later in …

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November 4, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Announcing more awardees & panelists! Join us all month long!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Join us for a special virtual edition of our annual celebration and fundraising event every Tuesday in November! We’re so excited to share the gala with disability community members and allies from across the country and around the world, who usually wouldn’t be able to …

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November 1, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Rally to #StopTheShock! Day 1 at the ASAN Gala

EmailTemplate-Responsive It’s Autistics Speaking Day - and the first day of our gala! We’re so excited to kick off our virtual celebration of self advocacy. Today is dedicated to fighting back. We need to continue to speak out against the electric shock devices still in use at the J…

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October 31, 2022 at 8:04 PM

🎃 ASAN October Update 🎃

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this October! ASAN October Newsletter Dear friend, What’s scarier than ghosts and ghouls? Discriminatory health care policies! This October, we’ve been …

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October 25, 2022 at 8:05 PM

📅 Mark your calendars — ASAN’s gala starts in one week away! 📅

EmailTemplate-Responsive Our gala starts in just one week, and we’re excited to share it with you and disability community members and allies from across the country and around the world! Our gala starts in just one week, and we’re excited to share it with you and disability communit…

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October 24, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Mail-in voters, the deadline approaches!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Planning to vote by mail this year? Now’s the time to fill out your ballot and send it in! Voting is a great way to make sure your voice is heard, and the issues that matter to you are addressed. Take the time to send in your ballot today! Confused about how…

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October 18, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Announcing two new awards— and our awardees! Get your 2022 gala tickets today!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Join us for a special virtual edition of our annual celebration and fundraising event every Tuesday in November! We’re so excited to share the gala with disability community members and allies from across the country and around the world, who usually wouldn’t be able to …

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October 17, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Combat Voting Barriers for You and Your Community with our webinar!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Learn how to take on election discrimination and ableism with our our new webinar: Combating Voting Barriers for You and Your Community”, happening Thursday, October 20th at 6 PM EST! Voting is a civil right, but there are many barriers to voting that still a…

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October 17, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Update from CMCA

Update from CMCA     Hi John! It’s Cheryl here at Central Missouri Community Action. Your support means so much that I wanted to send something special. I hope you’ll watch this video message I made just for you.Sincerely,Cheryl Unterschutz     P.S. If the vid…

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October 13, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Get registered to vote before your state’s deadline!

EmailTemplate-Responsive If you need to get registered to vote, or update your registration, the deadline is coming soon in many states! New and returning voters alike can update or change their registration using this tool.   For anyone who needs accessible resources about voting, …

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October 12, 2022 at 8:01 PM

FWD: The deadline to submit your public comments to IACC is coming up!

EmailTemplate-Responsive The deadline to submit your comments to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is October 14th! The IACC advises on federal funding for autism research, and they need to hear from our community. Check out the email below for more details.   ---…

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October 11, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Mark your calendars! Announcing ASAN's 2022 gala schedule!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Join us for this year’s virtual gala, featuring events and activities spread across the entire month of November. The programming format will be a little different – we’ll have one event a week every Tuesday in November!    Here’s the schedule for our online…

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October 4, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Submit your public comments to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee by October 14th!

EmailTemplate-Responsive It is more important than ever to make sure autism research reflects what matters to all of us. Make your voice heard by submitting a comment to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee by October 14th! Learn more about the IACC, and how to submit a com…

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September 30, 2022 at 8:00 PM

🍂 ASAN September Update 🍂

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this September! ASAN September Newsletter Dear friend, As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cold, our work is only heating up! Here’s what we’…

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September 29, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Why is voting so important? Join us to find out!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Learn why voting matters and how to make your vote count with our new webinar: “Why Vote?” happening Thursday, October 6th at 6 PM EST! Voting is an important part of making our voices heard in decisions about who leads our communities. Who we vote for shows …

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September 28, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Gala tickets now available! 🎉

EmailTemplate-Responsive Will we see you at our annual gala? Registration is now open! Join us for a celebration of self-advocacy with events every Tuesday in November. Secure your spot here!   Gala tickets are on a sliding scale this year, so you can pay whatever you are comfortabl…

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September 28, 2022 at 8:00 PM

#StopTheShock Update: The Senate has failed us once again

EmailTemplate-Responsive ASAN is heartbroken and furious that the United States Senate has failed to ban the use of the electric shock devices used at the Judge Rotenberg Center in their final FDA bill. In 2020, after decades of advocacy from disability advocates, the FDA banned the…

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September 22, 2022 at 8:01 PM

FWD: Tell the Senate: Ending shock torture is worth fighting for.

EmailTemplate-Responsive Congress has the power to #StopTheShock and end electric shock torture at the Judge Rotenberg Center. But there is a real danger that they will give in to the demands of the JRC’s lobbyists. The Senate aims to pass the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Ac…

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September 21, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Save the dates for ASAN’s 2022 gala!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Join us for this year’s virtual gala, featuring events and activities spread across the entire month of November. This year’s theme is building community: come explore what that means to you!   The gala will be a series of events held every Tuesday in Novemb…

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September 20, 2022 at 8:00 PM

FWD: Register to vote this September!

EmailTemplate-Responsive It’s Disability Voting Rights Week! This is the time to make sure all people with disabilities are registered to vote and ready to make our voices heard! We know people with disabilities are affected by policies of all kinds, whether they have to do with COVID-19, reprod…

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September 15, 2022 at 8:01 PM

ASAN Statement on Final Public Charge Rule

EmailTemplate-Responsive The public charge law is racist, ableist, and grounded in the eugenics movement. It can only be changed by Congress. Regulations like the final rule can help minimize its impact on immigrants–or make it worse. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recent…

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