Check out “What are global disparities in COVID-19 vaccination and why do they matter?” to understand more about why people are struggling to get access to the vaccine. autisticadvocacy.org/resources/covi…

Under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, disabled workers can legally be paid less than the federal minimum wage. Join us in our efforts to end the subminimum wage for disabled workers! facebook.com/endsubminimumw…

'However, for disabled people, the labor market has never really worked and continues to showcase the persistence of systemic ableism.' americanprogress.org/article/revolu…

“I’m just trying to be one of many people to try and help create a world that’s filled with our culture.” huffpost.com/entry/alice-wo…

'Making disability issues an afterthought in labor necessarily excludes millions of disabled people of color.' tcf.org/content/commen…

'Labor issues are, by nature, tied to axes of oppression. When we discuss labor, we also must discuss racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and, of course, ableism.' teenvogue.com/story/disabled…

Support community reparations for Autistic People of Color through the Autistic People of Color Fund! autismandrace.com/autistic-peopl…

'…this feels like a good time to remind everyone that girls, Black people, and yes, even Black girls can be autistic, too. Just because it looks different for us does not mean we aren’t autistic.' blackyouthproject.com/for-black-wome…

Can you get to Albany, NY on 5/6? Join a rally to take action on #StopTheShock in New York with a bill that would prevent NY State from sending more students to the JRC. Learn more + register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

This April, the government finalized a lot of federal rules that matter to our community, and there are more rules that the federal government is releasing all the time! Learn about upcoming, proposed, and final federal rules for spring 2024: autisticadvocacy.org/2024/04/learn-…

Today’s the last day to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month! We’ve had a blast sharing dino facts and learning together all month, and you can help us continue by becoming a Dinosaur Donor! autisticadvocacy.org/join

“It’s not just bad, but worse than people can imagine. This unwinding has not been about determining who is eligible by all possible means, but how we can kick people off by all possible means.” kffhealthnews.org/news/article/m…

We demand an end to the use of electric shock devices at the Judge Rotenberg Center. Learn how you can help #StopTheShock here: autisticadvocacy.org/2024/03/take-a…

NY/CT/MA folks: Join a 5/6 Rally & Advocacy Day to pass Andre's Law! Andre’s Law would stop NY from sending residents to the JRC. This would SUBSTANTIALLY cut funding to the JRC! Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Autistic researchers from University of Cambridge are conducting research into autistic adults’ experiences of sensory overload, shutdown, and meltdown. Interested in sharing your thoughts? Check out the survey here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2c…

⛏️ Your donations support our Easy Read toolkits, the Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy, and so much more of what we dig about our policy work. If you’d like to make a one-time donation, or do so in a friend’s name, check this out! autisticadvocacy.org/donate

Today’s housing crisis disproportionately harms women of color. This paper from NWLC highlights that housing justice is gender and racial justice and outlines solutions to advance housing as a human right, not a commodity. nwlc.org/resource/the-r…

Research shows that there is no direct link between gun violence (excluding suicide) and mental health. In fact, people with disabilities of all kinds are more likely to be the victims of gun violence. autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/…

Check out this new publication from the ACLU on “Reducing Barriers: A Guide to Obtaining Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities on Supervision.”
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What is the HCBS Settings Rule? How can I find out what rights I have under the HCBS Rule? Find out the answers to these questions and more with our plain language and Easy Read videos! youtube.com/watch?v=N-nev6…