Sources for News on Autism & Disability Rights
External resources from:
- Autism advocacy organizations
- Disability rights organizations
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Information
To help our community members find accurate information, we have compiled a list of links from trusted sources and organizations who prioritize autism and disability rights.
- American Association of People With Disabilities
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
- April 21, 2025: Plain Language Roundup
- Power Tools: Guides for advocacy efforts
- Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities: largest coalition of national organizations advocating for federal policy change
- Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund: leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents
- #NoOneLeftBehind: a movement to stop policies that take away disabled people rights and healthcare – fighting for Medicaid and 504 protections
- Medicare Rights Center: works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities
- National Council on Independent Living
- National Disability Rights Network: largest provider of legally based advocacy services in the US
Massachusetts Resources
Immigration
- Resources for Immigrants
- Guidance for Service Providers
- Guidance for K-12 School Leaders: Protecting students and their information
- Guidance for Higher Education Leaders: Information for MA colleges and universities regarding immigrant students.
- Guidance for Healthcare Institutions: Information for immigrant patients and their health care providers on immigration enforcement.
Transgender/LGBTQ+ Guidance
- AGO public statement and amicus brief supporting gender affirming care
- MA AGO Public Accommodations Guidance
DEI Guidance
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