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The “Profound Autism” Label Hurts Autistic People
ASAN’s new toolkit tackles “profound autism,” the newest functioning label. Functioning labels try to sort autistic people into types, like “high” or “low functioning.” They don’t help us get what…
Read MorePeople with Disabilities in Movies, TV and Video
This presentation looks at how people with disabilities are shown in the media, like TV, movies, and news. It talks about common stereotypes and how these can lead to wrong…
Read MoreBeing Included in Society – What Does it Mean?
46 self-advocates from across the country shared examples of what it means to be included in society.
Read MoreDisability Pride Month
What is Disability Pride Month? Disability is just another way for someone’s mind and/or body to be. How are self-advocates across the United States celebrating Disability Pride? Click here to listen…
Read MoreFighting for Fairness: A Toolkit About Discrimination
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network made this toolkit for self-advocates to learn about discrimination. Fighting for Fairness: it starts with you! provides easy-to-understand explanations of different forms of discrimination. This…
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