Category Archives: Autistic Self-Advocacy Network

Not Dead Yet Opposes Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination To the U.S. Supreme Court

August 20, 2018AAPD, Affordable Care Act, aid in dying, Americans with Disabilities Act, assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, courts, dredf, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, national council on independent living, Our News & Commentary BlogAAPD, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Dredf, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, NCILDiane Coleman

A central goal of Not Dead Yet is to voice disability opposition to legalization of assisted suicide. Therefore, people might wonder why Not Dead Yet opposes the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who has expressed views against assisted suicide. We oppose his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court because his written court opinions and expressed views threaten … Continue reading Not Dead Yet Opposes Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination To the U.S. Supreme Court →

Sarah Cavar: ASAN’s Invitational Summit on Supported Decision-Making

June 19, 2018ASAN, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Health care decision-making, long term services and supports, Our News & Commentary Blog, Sarah Cavar, supported decision making, Surrogate Decisions & GuardianshipASAN, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, supported decision makingDiane Coleman

A Summary of ASAN’s Invitational Summit on Supported Decision-Making and Transition to the Community: Conclusions and Recommendations. Introduction: The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) recently released a document stating the conclusions from their “Invitational Summit on Supported Decision-Making and Transition to the Community”. This was a summit that included allies and self-advocates to disability justice, and … Continue reading Sarah Cavar: ASAN’s Invitational Summit on Supported Decision-Making →

ASAN Announces 7th Annual Day of Mourning – Join in 2018 Events Across U.S.

January 14, 2018Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Day of Mourning, domestic violence, homicide, Our News & Commentary BlogAutistic Self Advocacy Network, Day of MourningDiane Coleman

Not Dead Yet is honored to be a partner in the seventh annual Day of Mourning, first inaugurated by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in 2012. Here is ASAN’s announcement of the 2018 Day of Mourning: In the past five years, over 550 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. … Continue reading ASAN Announces 7th Annual Day of Mourning – Join in 2018 Events Across U.S. →

Anita Cameron Awarded for Service to the Self-Advocacy Movement

November 22, 2017Anita Cameron, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Our News & Commentary BlogAnita Cameron, Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkDiane Coleman

A week ago today in Washington, D.C., the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) presented Anita Cameron, NDY’s Director of Minority Outreach, with its 2017 award for Service to the Self-Advocacy Movement. Anita was introduced by Samantha Crane, ASAN’s Legal Director and Director of Public Policy, and the incoming Board Chair of NDY. ASAN’s write up about … Continue reading Anita Cameron Awarded for Service to the Self-Advocacy Movement →

National Day of Mourning March 1st

February 3, 2017Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Day of Mourning, Our News & Commentary BlogAutistic Self Advocacy Network, Day of MourningDiane Coleman

Thanks to our colleagues at the Autistic Self Advocacy for their leadership in creating and annually organizing a National Day of Mourning in cities across the country on March 1st, in the honor and memory of people with disabilities killed by family members and caregivers. It is not to late to sign up as a … Continue reading National Day of Mourning March 1st →