Plain Language Explainer: The Government Shutdown
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Leading Autism and Disability Organizations Call for Decision-Making based on Quality Science and Compassion for the Autism Community
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🎃 ASAN October Update 🎃

ASAN October Newsletter Dear friend, In a month meant for tricks and treats, we’re focused on the threats toward our community and many others. It’s all a lot less scary when we do it together, build community, and support one another in the ways we can. Read about what we’ve been up to this month!…

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A Typing Communicator, Communicating in College

Written by Lucas John for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network ⁂ My name is Lucas John. To see me many would not assume I am a college student, a highly intelligent and thoughtful person, or someone who aspires to create great change in the world. This is because I have autism and apraxia. These two…

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ASAN Calls for 2026 Guest Blog Writers

Call for guest writers! Are you passionate about advocacy? Want to share it with the community? Learn how to become a guest writer for ASAN’s 2026 guest blog series! Blog post proposals can focus on any advocacy topic — previous posts have covered AAC users in college, LGBTQ+ and disability, long COVID, and more! Chosen…

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