Tag Archives: Autistic Self-Advocacy Network

NDY Joins Autistic Self Advocacy Network, ADAPT and NCIL in Annual Day of Mourning

January 25, 2015abuse, ADAPT, ASAN, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Day of Mourning, domestic violence, homicide, murder, national council on independent living, Our News & Commentary BlogAutistic Self-Advocacy Network, Day of MourningDiane Coleman

To any media observer, a disproportionate number of people with disabilities who have been killed by their parents have autism. Therefore, it’s not surprising that the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has led the way for all of us in publicly mourning these horrific tragedies. The following message is from ASAN: In the past five … Continue reading NDY Joins Autistic Self Advocacy Network, ADAPT and NCIL in Annual Day of Mourning →

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Condemns Exclusion of Disabled People at NJ Hearing on Assisted Suicide Bill

December 9, 2014assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, new jersey, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, New JerseyStephen Drake

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has issued a statement condemning the exclusion of disabled people from testifying at yesterday’s (Dec.7) hearing on a proposed assisted suicide bill in front of the New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: (Excerpt) The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is deeply concerned about the omission of disabled … Continue reading Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Condemns Exclusion of Disabled People at NJ Hearing on Assisted Suicide Bill →

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN), Disability Community Statement on Sentencing of Kelli Stapleton

October 6, 2014abuse, ASAN, autism, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, court cases, crime and punishment, media issues, Our News & Commentary Blogattempted murder, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, child abuse, disability rights, Issy Stapleton, media biasStephen Drake

On October 7th, Kelli Stapleton will be sentenced for First Degree Child Abuse in a Michigan courtroom. The following is a summary of the facts written by attorney Samantha Crane regarding Kelli Stapleton’s attempt to kill her autistic daughter and the aftermath in the media and public discourse. It provides the background and context for … Continue reading Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN), Disability Community Statement on Sentencing of Kelli Stapleton →