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April 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Community living is for everyone.

EmailTemplate-Responsive We hope you’re having a great Autism Acceptance Month! Acceptance is an action, and we’re here to help you take that action every day, even when Autism Acceptance Month is over. Whether that’s through accessible resources so everyone can understand informati…

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April 14, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Update to ASAN Condemns Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care

EmailTemplate-Responsive On 4/13/2023, the Missouri Attorney General released the text of the “emergency regulation.”  While the AG’s office spoke of the measure previously specifically about youth under 18,  restrictions on the “emergency regulation” apply to people of all ages. This is an unpr…

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April 11, 2023 at 9:30 PM

ASAN Statement on the Guardianship Bill of Rights Act

EmailTemplate-Responsive ASAN applauds the recently introduced Guardianship Bill of Rights Act. The Act would protect important civil rights, make guardianship rarer and less restrictive, and establish a federal role in setting the standards for guardianship. It would also require d…

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April 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Correction: Join us April 22nd & 23rd for an HCBS Self Advocacy Training!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Correction: The previous email contained an error in the schedule of this event. Session 2 will start at 3:00pm Eastern Time.   The correct schedule is:   Saturday, April 22:  Session 1: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Eastern Time Break: 1:30-3:00pm Session 2: 3:00-5:3…

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April 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Join us April 22nd & 23rd for an HCBS Self Advocacy Training!

EmailTemplate-Responsive In March, the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule went into effect. This Rule is all about our right to receive services that are truly community-based and that respect our rights. It’s important to know your rights so you can make full u…

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April 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM

New toolkit: What is structural racism?

EmailTemplate-Responsive When systems that people made discriminate against people because of their race, we call that structural racism. Structural racism is built into our systems — that means systems that are built racist, stay racist. While laws change, structural racism still e…

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April 4, 2023 at 9:00 PM

❤️ It’s Autism Acceptance Month! ❤️

EmailTemplate-Responsive This month marks Autism Acceptance Month, our chance to celebrate our community and what makes us unique. We’re celebrating through sharing some of the resources and leadership work we’ve completed to make sure our community has access to a range of self adv…

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March 31, 2023 at 8:01 PM

🌸 ASAN March Update 🌸

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this March! ASAN March Newsletter Dear friend, With new resources, new opportunities, and new ways our community is supporting our work, we’re celebrati…

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March 23, 2023 at 8:01 PM

ASAN Statement on Updated Autism Diagnosis Numbers

EmailTemplate-Responsive Today, the Centers for Disease Control released the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network report. This report estimates how many autistic 8-year-olds there are in certain areas of the country. The report shows that better recognitio…

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March 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM

ASAN Condemns Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care

EmailTemplate-Responsive ASAN condemns Georgia Bill SB140 and other attempts to deny gender-affirming health care to autistic people and people with other developmental disabilities and mental health disabilities. ASAN strongly believes that all transgender people should have access…

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March 17, 2023 at 8:01 PM

💬 Help us improve health care for autistic people!

EmailTemplate-Responsive We’re still looking for responses to our Autism & Health Care survey! By sharing your perspectives, you can help us better understand autistic experiences with health care and pass along your insights directly to health care providers. With your help, we…

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March 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM

The HCBS Settings Rule is here -- and so are our new resources!

Tomorrow, the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule goes into effect! The HCBS Settings Rule makes sure we have basic rights when we receive services. Before, a lot of people weren’t getting these basic rights. Now we have more power to challenge service providers and make full us…

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March 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Join us next week for a webinar on the HCBS Settings Rule!

EmailTemplate-Responsive This Friday, the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule will go into effect. This Rule is all about our right to receive services that are truly community-based and that respect our rights, rather than being stuck in “institutions in disguis…

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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

A fond farewell from Cheryl

  Dear John    I am sending you this email to let you know that I have made the hard decision to leave Central Missouri Community Action. My last day of work at CMCA was Friday, March 10, 2023. I have accepted a position with the University of Missouri as a member of the Strategic Communications Te…

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March 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM

🗣️Make Your Voice Heard: Autistic Health Care Experiences Survey

EmailTemplate-Responsive There are a lot of factors that affect our access to health care and the quality of care we receive. Accessing high-quality health care as an autistic person can be much more difficult when working with health care providers who don't know a lot about autism…

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March 7, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Action Alert: Make your voice heard! Submit your public comments on Autism Research and Telemedicine this March

EmailTemplate-Responsive This March, make your voice heard on autism research and changes in telemedicine. Submitting public comments is an important way for self advocates to make our needs and priorities known when it comes to public policy. This March, there are two important oppo…

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March 5, 2023 at 9:00 PM

ACI Applications Due TODAY!

EmailTemplate-Responsive TODAY is the last day to apply for the 2023 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! TODAY is the last day to apply for the 2023 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! The ACI summer leadership training prepares autistic students to engage…

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March 4, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Don’t Miss Applying for ACI!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Applications are due TOMORROW for the 2023 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! Applications are due TOMORROW for the 2023 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! ACI helps autistic students learn to make their college campuses better f…

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February 27, 2023 at 11:33 PM

ASAN Supports Reintroduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

EmailTemplate-Responsive Today, members of Congress reintroduced the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA). TCIEA would end the subminimum wage for disabled people (called 14(c), based on section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act) over the next five  ye…

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February 27, 2023 at 9:53 PM

💖 ASAN February Update 💖

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this February (plus an exclusive bonus)! ASAN February Newsletter Dear friend, While we hunker down from the winter weather, we’re reminded that everyon…

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February 23, 2023 at 9:00 PM

🕯️In 6 days, help us remember disabled lives lost to filicide 🕯️

EmailTemplate-Responsive This Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, March 1st, the disability community will gather a…

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February 22, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Action Alert: New York residents, support Andre’s Law to Stop The Shock!

EmailTemplate-Responsive For years, the disability community has worked to end torture at the Judge Rotenberg Center. While we work towards an FDA ban on the use of electric shocks, there is critical state-level legislation that would affect the Judge Rotenberg Center. The New York …

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February 19, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Only 2 weeks left to apply for ACI!

EmailTemplate-Responsive There's only 2 weeks left to apply for the 2023 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, understanding disab…

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February 16, 2023 at 9:01 PM

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

EmailTemplate-Responsive On Wednesday, 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. On Wednesday, March 1st, the disability community will gather acro…

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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Our ❤️s are full because of you!

    Dear John   Thank you for being a CMCA Community Promise Team member. What is a Community Promise Team member? It’s anyone who has partnered with us through shared services, shared programming, and financial gifts. We can’t thank you enough for your partnership and wish you a happy day!  Sincer…

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February 9, 2023 at 11:16 PM

ASAN Objects to Ending the Federal Public Health Emergency Status of COVID-19

EmailTemplate-Responsive On May 11th, 2023, the Biden administration will end the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) related to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic is not over. Ending the public health emergency will harm many people. Over a million people have died. T…

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February 9, 2023 at 9:00 PM

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

EmailTemplate-Responsive In the past five years, over 550 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Wednesday, March 1st, the disability community will gather virtually across the world to remember these disabled victims of filicide – disabled peop…

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January 31, 2023 at 9:00 PM

❄️ ASAN January Update ❄️

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this January! ASAN January Newsletter Dear friend, Staying focused on advocacy is snow problem this New Year! ASAN is back in the (virtual) office, work…

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January 26, 2023 at 9:00 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? On Wednesday, March 1st, the disability community will gather across the nation to remember disabled victims of filicide – please consider signing up to…

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January 19, 2023 at 9:01 PM

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

EmailTemplate-Responsive We need your help to make sure the lives of disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers are recognized. On Wednesday, March 1st, the disability community will gather to remember disabled victims of filicide – please consider signing up to be a vigil si…

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January 16, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Apply for Autism Campus Inclusion 2023!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Applications are open for the 2023 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! The ACI summer leadership training prepares autistic students to engage in disability advocacy on their college campuses. ACI participants learn about making student groups, understandin…

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January 12, 2023 at 9:00 PM

🕯️ We need your help for Disability Day of Mourning 🕯️

EmailTemplate-Responsive On Wednesday, 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. Each year, people gather around the world to mourn together and to dema…

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January 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM

John, You're important and in the know!

A monthly overview of things happening at CMCACMCA Connection a monthly update focused on empowerment, strength, and resilience.  January 2023 Santa (Jennifer Klosterman) and the team from BRIDGE distributed gifts to more than 120 families during the holiday season - helping to ensure the holidays w…

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January 5, 2023 at 9:00 PM

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

EmailTemplate-Responsive On Wednesday, 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. We hold the Day of Mourning vigils to draw attention to these in…

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January 4, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Action Alert: Make Your Opinions on Autism Research Known!

EmailTemplate-Responsive Self advocates have the power to influence what kinds of autism research the IACC funds. Right now, research funding on autism still disproportionately focuses on behavioral therapies, biomedical studies, and causation and “prevention.” Research priorities should reflect…

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January 3, 2023 at 9:00 PM

ACI 2023 Applications Now Open!

EmailTemplate-Responsive The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2023 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 stude…

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December 31, 2022 at 9:00 PM

🎁 ASAN December Update 🎁

Newsletter 6 w members Check out what we've been up to this December! ASAN December Newsletter Dear friend, Happy holidays from everyone here at ASAN! During the course of this year, you’ve seen how your con…

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December 28, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Autism research must be led by our community - including you!

EmailTemplate-Responsive As the holidays wind down, the ASAN team is reflecting on the efforts we’ve made to move the bar on autism research. Nothing about us without us applies in all places where our community goes — and that includes research about autism! The support from our community membe…

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December 26, 2022 at 9:00 PM

We’re $13,000 away from Phone Smash 2022!

EmailTemplate-Responsive We’re only $13,000 away from the return of the phone smash! We’re only $13,000 away from the return of the phone smash! Back, by popular demand, if you help us reach our end of year fundraising goal, we’ll ensure another phone rings its last call once we ri…

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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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  Cheryl Unterschutz · [email protected]

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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