Podcasts about Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on autistic Americans sparked massive backlash from the community last week. Now, there's news that the National Institute of Health's new autism study is collecting private medical records from Americans. Colin Killick, executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, provides his perspective on the impact RFK Jr.'s rhetoric and latest actions are having on the autistic community during Autism Acceptance Month.   

In this episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, we dive into the U.S. Department of Labor's groundbreaking proposal to phase out 14(c) certificates, a decades-old provision allowing employers to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage. This historic move marks a pivotal step toward ending subminimum wage employment and fostering greater economic equity and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities. We explore the legal and policy advancements that have dramatically expanded employment opportunities since the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act and discuss the significant decline in the use of 14(c) certificates over the years. With nearly half of the workers under this model earning $3.50 an hour or less, advocates argue that the time has come to prioritize fair wages and competitive employment. However, the proposed changes are not without controversy. We examine the challenges raised by those who believe sheltered workshops still play a critical role for individuals with severe disabilities requiring highly specialized support. Additionally, we discuss how disability advocacy groups like the Autistic Self Advocacy Network are urging Congress to pass legislation that would ensure a smooth transition to inclusive employment opportunities for all. Join us for an in-depth look at this crucial moment in disability rights history and the ongoing debate about how best to support individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful, dignified work.

Rethinking the Divide in Autism DiagnosesDr. Hannah Belcher was already studying autism she found out she herself was Autistic. Getting her diagnosis felt like everything suddenly clicked… but why did it take so long to get answers?In this episode, Hannah shares her journey and talks about how many Autistic people, especially women, learn to mask their true selves to fit in– causing them to slip through the diagnostic cracks. Then, we invite Dr. John Constantino to break down the genetic underpinnings of Autism Spectrum Disoder and related conditions like ADHD—and how science is shaking up the genomic picture of what we thought we knew about this male-female bias.From outdated theories to “refrigerator mothers,” join hosts Dr. Kaylee Byers and Dr. Rackeb Tesfaye as they comb through the tangled web of sex bias and ask whether our current methods of studying neurodiversity is actually addressing the questions the people with ASD want answered?A Note on Language:When talking about Autism - semantics matter. So, it's important to recognize the nuances of language. Many people in the Autism community prefer identity-first language, such as "Autistic person," as it centers Autism as a core part of their identity. Others, however, may prefer person-first language, like "person with Autism," which places the individual before the condition. We've used both forms of language in this episode, and we encourage respecting individual preferences by asking what each person is most comfortable with. For more on this, check out resources like the National Institutes of Health's guide on writing respectfully about identity and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network's explanation of identity-first language.Additionally, when we refer to ‘Autism risk' in the context of academic research, it typically means an increased genetic likelihood of receiving an Autism diagnosis. However, we recognize that "risk" can imply a negative connotation (which we do not support.) Instead, we aim to discuss Autism in ways that honour the neurodiversity of all individuals.Lastly, regarding sex differences in Autism diagnoses, in this episode, we're talking specifically about sex assigned at birth. Although we mention gender, we want to be clear that we aren't exploring how Autism diagnoses may vary by gender identity—that area remains understudied! So, our conversation is focused on differences between males and females, and we look forward to seeing more research on the richly complex interactions between gender identitiy and neurodiversity in the future.Highlights:(6:32) Growing up undiagnosed(18:52) The genetic underpinnings of Autism and related neurodiverse conditions(22:20) Debunking the “female protective effect”(26:37) A biased assessmentLearn-A-Long: (coming soon)Resources:1. ‘Taking off the Mask: A Practical Guide for Managing Autistic Camouflaging and Mental Health‘ - Dr. Hannah Belcher2. Inherited Risk for Autism Through Maternal and Paternal Lineage - National Institute of Health3. 'Decade of data dents idea of a ‘female protective effect'- The Transmitter4. How ADHD Gender Bias is Slowly, Steadily Harming Females - ADDitude Mag5. Refrigerator Mothers - A Discredited Cause Of Autism- Autism Help6. Study challenges idea that autism is caused by an overly masculine brain- Science.org7. Autism Spectrum Conditions In Women: Diagnosis, Mental Health, And The Role Of Camouflaging- Research Gate (source?)

Priya Sall is a member of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network which seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. Priya joins me to discuss the Stop The Shock movement which is dedicated to ending the use of aversive therapy and electric shock devices on individuals with disabilities. Priya is blind and has cerebral palsies and has dedicated much of her time and energy into shutting down institutions like the Judge Rotenberg Center which is still open and using extreme measures that they call behavioral therapy to treat kids who are sent to their center. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-blank/support

In this episode, Bryan and Jon were joined by AJ Link of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and Nirvana Dove, a BigLaw DEI professional, for a conversation on how firms can better accommodate neurodivergent attorneys. Listen in as they unpack obstacles, practical strategies, and best practices for creating a more openly neurodiverse legal industry.

**This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 **Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the organization's mission, its resources, and the importance of preferred language for the autism community.**Show Notes**autisticadvocacy.org"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/"Identity-First Language" by Lydia X.Z. Brown: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/Follow ASAN:https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacyhttps://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

This month, we speak with the Director of Advocacy for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Zoe Gross, all about plain language; what it is, why it's important and where and how to ask for it.  Access the transcript of this episode here.Acceda a la transcripción en español."Get things out of the subtext of what you're saying and into the plain text."  —Zoe Gross"Become awake to the wonderful world that is plain language and spot all the places that it can be brought into your life."  —Zoe GrossResources in this episode:Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkASAN resource libraryPlain Language COVID-19 ResourcesOne Idea Per Line: A Guide to Making Easy Read ResourcesSARTAC2023 Series of Easy Read/Plain Language Webinars for Government and Non-Profit AgenciesPlain Truth ProjectSupport the show

**This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 **Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the mission of the organization, its resources, and the importance of preferred language.**Show Notes**autisticadvocacy.org"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/"Identity-First Language" by Lydia X.Z. Brown: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacyhttps://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

Are you tired of workplaces that overlook neurodiverse populations, failing to recognize their unique strengths and valuable contributions to the team? Do you believe that every individual deserves to feel seen and appreciated in the workplace? Then this episode of the Uplifting Impact Podcast is for you. Join Justin Ponder as he speaks with Tom D'Eri, the CEO of Rising Tide Car Wash, about the power of neurodiversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Tom shares his personal story of inspiration, founded on his brother's experiences with autism, and how it led him to create a business that leverages the insights gained from employing individuals with autism to build better businesses. During this thought-provoking conversation, Tom challenges common misconceptions surrounding neurodiverse populations and highlights the importance of understanding and acceptance. The episode shares inspiring success stories and mentions organizations that are promoting neurodiversity, such as Autism Speaks and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Tom also discusses his upcoming book, "The Power of Potential," which explores strategies for creating inclusive workplaces and reveals how employing individuals with autism can benefit both the company and its employees. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by the power of neurodiversity and uplift the impact of your workplace. Listen to the Uplifting Impact Podcast episode with Tom D'Eri now, and join the movement towards a more inclusive future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend episode, three segments from this week's C-SPAN's Washington Journal program. First –  pollster and communications strategist Frank Luntz talks about the political landscape as jockeying begins ahead of the 2024 elections. Then, a discussion about the EPA's new proposed rule limiting tailpipe emissions for vehicles -- a move SOME say is designed to spur Electric Vehicle sales.  That conversation with Jeff Gilbert – an automotive reporter for WWJ radio in Detroit. Plus, April is Autism Awareness Month. We'll speak with Zoe Gross -- Director of Advocacy at Autistic Self Advocacy Network – about diagnosing and supporting those living with autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On to today's episode. I'm going to replay an interview I did with Julia Bascom, the executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. This interview is from 2017. Wow. That is almost six years ago. Here's what I cover with Julia Bascom in this episode: 1. The importance of self-advocacy for autistic people and how it can help create a more inclusive society. 2. The challenges of autistic people having to advocate for themselves, and how they are often left out of conversations that involve the disability community. 3. The need for allies to step up and support autistic people, to create understanding and acceptance. Thanks for listening, and if you haven't already, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Email List: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Email-ListOtter.ai Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/jf_oqTJZD4odonI027ZJbwtCJwkPDF Transcript: https://3bd6e695-b492-4878-afa9-f79d8b09e0c4.usrfiles.com/ugd/3bd6e6_831ee827380e4e96824b92e32a713402.pdfCover Art Image Description: black background; think inclusive logo in the top left; rainbow-colored waves overlayed a white line drawing of headphones; MCIE logo in the bottom rightCreditsThink Inclusive is written, edited, and sound designed by Tim Villegas and is produced by MCIE.Original music by Miles Kredich.Support Think Inclusive by becoming a patron!Thank you to our sponsor, TogetherLetters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast:On this week's virtual culture trip, Matt Lowry and Angela Lauria discuss the origins of Sesame Street, created with the goals of promoting equality, acceptance, and education through family entertainment. The podcast hosts highlight how Jim Henson's Muppets brought commercial-like musical segments to captivate kids' attention and teach letters/numbers. The character Bert displays many Autistic traits and is discussed as a positive representation of Autistic adults. The new Sesame Street muppet, Julia, was first introduced as part of an autism initiative with input from ASAN (the Autistic Self Advocacy Network) to create authentic representation. However, Sesame Street has since controversially partnered with and accepted funding from Autism Speaks—an organization criticized for promoting eugenics that is widely viewed as a hate group in the Autistic community (including promoting a 100 day kit that involves having a funeral for your very-much-still-alive Autistic child or children). Sesame Street soon faced backlash from the Autistic community who felt betrayed by the new inaccurate and harmful portrayal. Soon after, ASAN cut ties with Sesame Street. “Yeah, and this is the big difference between the Autistic community and the autism community. Because the Autistic community is comprised of Autistic people, Autistic families, and people who, again like us, see autism as a culture and something that is to be celebrated rather than fixed, the autism culture tries to separate autism from the person and…It's like a gremlin that lives in your child's brain that is to be defeated instead of to be understood.” —MattThe hosts reflect on how capitalism and corporate sponsorships can undermine even well-intentioned media like Sesame Street from fully promoting acceptance of neurodiversity. They explore the nuances of representation in media and how the Autistic community can work towards better representation moving forward. Angela: You know, love yourself, accept yourself, and learn your neurology—there's not a lot of people making money off of that.Matt: That's the thing, that's the thing. There is so much money to be made from, quote, ‘curing the autism,' but self-acceptance is free.They also address Sesame Street's long history of listening to and uplifting the voices of actually Autistic individuals since it's founding. Despite not always getting it right, Sesame Street has been influenced by, and has contributed to, Autistic Culture significantly over the decades. They conclude by encouraging listeners to educate others on Autistic experiences, as many parents may not be aware of these issues. Sharing positive stories of Autistic people is key to broadening acceptance and understanding.Did you grow up loving Sesame Street? Do you find the characters relatable? Tell us about it in the comments?The Amazing SongASAN on Autism SpeaksIlluminaughtii on Autism SpeaksMore on Autism SpeaksMuppet Guys TalkingFrank Oz at Jim Hensen's MemorialStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, appeared in 202Looking for kid-friendly Autistic characters? Check out: Episode 22: Trains are Autistic and Episode 18: Ponies are AutisticReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!Check us out on InstagramFind us on Apple podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPMatt's social media: Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaLauria.com and Difference PressAngela's social media: Twitter and TikTokTACP's Autism-affirming TeePublic merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe

Reyma McCoy Hyten Two or three times a year, a celebrity makes an ignorant comment or joke about a person with a disability.  Whether it's TV show host Jenny McCarthy promoting the widely debunked idea that vaccines cause autism or the many comedians who mock people with disabilities, these actions hurt.     Do these ignorant and painful comments warrant a response from disability activists?  Should we take time from our focus on survival issues like housing and homecare to push back and educate celebs?   Today we discuss how celebrity actions shape society's attitudes towards people with disabilities. Zoe Gross     Our guests include activist Reyma McCoy Hyten, creator of the social media slide project, “Lizzo and Wheelchair-Accessible White Supremacy;” Zoe Gross, Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network; and Nicole Adler, actress and member of the state council for developmental disabilities.   Nicole Adler This episode of Pushing Limits is produced by Jacob Lesner-Buxton with editing assistance from Mark Romoser, Denny Daughters & Sheela Gunn-Cushman. The post Pushing Limits – December 23, 2022 appeared first on KPFA.

Danielle Sullivan (she/they) is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Solution-Focused Coach, Certified Positive Psychology Coach, Certified Transformational Coach, certified Trauma-Informed Specialist, and the owner of Neurodiverging Coaching.They're a graduate and certificate-holder of the Neuroscience Academy, a 34 hour program in applied neuroscience and brain health (2021). They hold a B.A. degree from Temple University in Philadelphia (2007) and a M.A. degree, graduate certificate in women and gender studies and a certificate of college teaching from the University of Colorado, Boulder (2013). Danielle has also completed significant continuing education in positive psychology, coaching through resistance, emotional intelligence, and child psychology.Danielle had intended to remain in academia to work on gender, disability, and religion, but pivoted after she was diagnosed autistic around age 30 after her eldest child was also diagnosed. In looking for resources for herself, she found very little, and began producing the Neurodiverging Podcast to try to develop and offer resources for others like her, and who have kids like hers. Danielle is polyamorous / ethically non-monogamous and queer, and is dedicated to providing a safe space for growth and discovery for folks and families of all kinds and configurations.Danielle mostly works with autistic and ADHD adults and young adults on developing life skills, communication skills, and emotional intelligence, and with parents who are having trouble relating to their neurodivergent children. They are a member of the International Coaching Federation, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. You may also be interested in their continuing self-education reading list here. Through Neurodiverging, Danielle offers monthly educational webinars, group coaching programs, community trainings and events, and more on a variety of topics related to neurodiversity.Episode Links:Web: https://neurodiverging.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/neurodivergingTwitter: https://twitter.com/neurodivergingFacebook: https://facebook.com/neurodivergingPatreon: http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Joey Pinz Conversations Podcast Information: • Website: https://www.joeypinz.com • Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinz • Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger  https://tomizzomusic.com  Support our podcast:  • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ • How much is this podcast worth to you? Consider $5, $10 or $20/mo with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz  • How about a one-time payment?  • What is the episode worth to you? $25/$50/$100/$500 /$1,000/$5,000 with PayPal (one-time): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JoePannone Please subscribe/follow to Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations Podcast: • Spotify, Apple, Google, or others.  Please consider rating with 5 stars if you like it. • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10 • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODI4OTA2LnJzcw • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1Please follow on social media: @TheJoeyPinz • Instagram: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.instagram.com/TheJoeyPinz  • Twitter: @TheJoeyPinz  https://twitter.com/TheJoeyPinz • Facebook: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.facebook.com/TheJoeyPinz • TikTok:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeypinz • Minds:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.minds.com/thejoeypinz • YouTube:  @TheJoeyPinz  httpsSupport the show

This week we have Barb Cook on the pod. Barb is a neurodivergent author, speaker, and advocate, best known as founder of Spectrum Women Magazine and leading editor and co-author of the book, Spectrum Women, Walking to the Beat of Autism. Barb works in her own practice, the NeuroDiversity Hub in Gympie, as a Developmental Educator, Integrative Nutritionist and a Neurodiversity Employment Consultant for neurodivergent adults.   We chat with Barb about advocacy, including her journey to becoming an autistic, ADHDer, and dyslexic advocate, how to become an advocate for yourself and for others, and what are some of the key barriers to self-advocacy. This episode is packed full of practical examples and tips from Barb about how to know what you need and advocate for this. Barb also chats with us about the importance of self-acceptance and advocating for yourself, to yourself, after a late diagnosis.   Find a registered developmental educator here: www.deai.com.au   The Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand (ASAN)  https://asan-aunz.org/   For links to Barb's books, including her new book with Yenn Purkis ‘The Autism and Neurodiversity Self-Advocacy Handbook', check out Barb's website here: https://barbcook.com.au/   Contact us at ndwomanpod@gmail.com, or visit our website: www.ndwomanpod.com   Visit our websites to attend upcoming client and professional development webinars:   Michelle's website: https://www.michellelivock.com/ Monique's website: http://moniquemitchelson.com.au/   We are on Patreon! Check out our Patreon page to support us, as we aim to make quality mental health care information accessible to everyone: www.patreon.com/ndwomanpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this program, Julia Bascom discusses top lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network). Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38145]

In this program, Julia Bascom discusses top lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network). Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38145]

In this program, Julia Bascom discusses top lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network). Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38145]

Episode 12 – How NOMV Is Helping to Change the Industry Dr. Erika Lin-Hendel (they/them/their) joins us in this episode of the Vet Detective. As a board member of Not One More Vet (NOMV), Dr. Lin-Hendel's advocacy efforts are centered on intersectionality and include BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and Neurodiversity. With veterinarians being two to three times more likely to commit suicide than any other profession, listen to find out what Not One More Vet is doing to change this.   Episode 12 Show Notes:  Guest: Erika Lin-Hendel, VMD, PhD, NOMV Board Member (pronouns They/Them/Their) Linkedin: Erika Lin-Hendel | LinkedIn   Not One More Vet (nomv.org) CLEAR Blueprint QPR suicide prevention training Lifeboat Brave Space Certificate Program   Get Help: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text “HOME” to 741741 Lifeline Chat : Lifeline (988lifeline.org) SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services   LGBQTIA+ resources: We're here for you Now – The Trevor Project LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Home | Trans Lifeline   BIPOC resources: Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (mcvma.org) MCVMA Rise 2022 | Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association Conference Unicorns BIPOC Women Leaders in Veterinary Medicine video TruCuddle™ (trupanion.com)   Neurodiversity resources: Autistic Self Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org) Therapist Neurodiversity Collective - Therapy, Advocacy, Education (therapistndc.org)

The Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Zoe Gross, shares her thoughts on ABA therapy and what it takes to be a self-advocate. This episode also features the writing of non-speaking autists, Ido Kedar and Niko Boskovic, and formerly non-speaking, Jay Jay Mudridge. We discuss the controversy surrounding the Judge Rotenberg Center and ABAI and what families and caregivers can do to truly support their autistic loved ones. In 2012, Zoe created the annual Disability Day of Mourning vigil, a national, cross-disability event commemorating the lives of disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. She received a White House Champions of Change award for this work in 2013. As a content warning: This podcast episode includes conversations about torture, murder, and sexual assault. Autistic Self Advocacy Network: https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Ariana Cernius' article: https://fortune.com/2022/05/13/autistic-community-reckoning-aba-therapy-rights-autism-insurance-private-equity-ariana-cernius/ Thoughts from several nonspeaking autists: https://autisticstrategies.net/nonspeaking-autistics-against-aba/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hannavioletschwank/support

Robert talked with Noor from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org) about teachers who believe in you, why autistic people should always write grant proposals, learning to speak, how and whether to accept that you're disabled, and the logic of starships and superpowers.

This week, for a short Midterm, your favorite history teacher -Mr. Parker Ainsworth- breaks down who to put your money on in the NBA Awards season. Now that the finalists have been announced, Parker gives you insight as to who you should be picking and why!

This week, after an exciting Boston Celtics victory, your faaavorite history teacher -Mr. Parker Ainsworth- is joined by intern Chris Sliwa. Chris is a Boston sports fan, and together he and Parker discus Tom Brady and what to believe from the Ben Volin story.

This week, for Fan Friday, your favorite history teacher Mr. Parker Ainsworth sits down with Belly Up's Ryan Rodriguez to talk about Bill Simmons. Simmons made some questionable comments this week, so Parker and Ryan try to break down what to make of being lifelong Simmons fans.

For the Midterm, your favorite history teacher Mr. Parker Ainsworth is joined by Brandon Karam of the MLB Daily podcast. Brandon helps Parker out with grading some bets on the World Series after watching a week's worth of games!


This week, after a large Gold Star and emotional detention, your favorite history teacher -Mr. Parker Ainsworth- breaks down a big NBA thesis. As the season has wound down, the playoffs are heading into the Play-In Tournament. So today we ask the question... is the Play-In a good addition to basketball?

For Fan Friday this week, Parker Ainsworth and Chris Sliwa look at what month it is best to be a sports fan. The thesis? "April is the best month in American sports." Check out the episode to hear the arguments for and against it!

**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | March 21, 2022 **Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the mission of the organization, its resources, and the importance of preferred language.**Resources**autisticadvocacy.org"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/"Identity-First Language" by Lydia X.Z. Brown: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacyhttps://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

On March 1, the disability community memorializes disabled people who were killed by people responsible for their care. The New York Association on Independent Living, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and Not Dead Yet temed up to host a virtual event this year. HMM Host and Producer Blaise Bryant shares a clip from the event.

Zhuhua Ni is a Chinese adoptee who has Asperger Syndrome (now considered part of autism spectrum disorders or ASD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Zhuhua describes herself as a “square peg trying to fit into a round hole” because of both her adoptee identity and her neurodivergent one. In this episode, Annie and Zhuhua discuss finding meaningful connections, understanding the loss of adoption, and managing mental health. Aspberger Syndrome (now ASD): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32491480/ https://www.autismspeaks.org/types-autism-what-asperger-syndrome https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=abstract&utm_content=Asperger-syndrome&utm_campaign=Knowledge-panel https://www.massgeneral.org/children/autism/lurie-center/restricted-interests In this episode, Zhuhua references Dr. Tony Attwood, a British psychologist who has done extensive research on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Some advocacy groups, including the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, have criticized Dr. Attwood for associating with groups they claim discriminate against individuals with ASD (see https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/AttwoodHenault & https://autisticadvocacy.org/2009/06/asans-response-to-dr-tony-attwood/). Dr. Attwood's views do not reflect the views of Misfits. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd China's One-Child Policy: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/china/ https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/the-one-child-policy-legacy-on-women-and-relationships-in-china/ https://www.npr.org/2016/02/01/465124337/how-chinas-one-child-policy-led-to-forced-abortions-30-million-bachelors My other podcast – Not Abandoned or Alone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chinese-adoptees-not-abandoned-or-alone/id1576259428 Zhuhua's Story: http://www.ourchinastories.com/collections/show/43 Zhuhua asks you to keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she continues to search for her birth parents. Follow Misfits on Instagram @acxpmisfits Support the show: https://anchor.fm/annie-prafcke/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annie-prafcke/support

In this tenth episode Ginny Grant begins by introducing the show and providing context about herself and Reframing Autism. Ginny then introduces Jarad McLoughlin, who is an Australian Autistic LGBTQIA+ and disability advocate and activist.    In the conversation, Jarad reflects on his Autism journey after receiving a diagnosis as a young child. He discusses some of the barriers to understanding and accepting Autism at that time, including the lack of information, resources and role models. He talks about how he finally came to accept and embrace his Autism in his teenage years along with being part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Jarad discusses his contributions to several not-for-profit organisations, such as the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and People with Disability Australia. Finally he shares two of his proudest moments as an advocate. 

The disability rights movement and reproductive rights movement both revolve around the ability to control one's own body and life. Sam Crane, legal director at the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, talks to us about the disability rights movement's long history of facing reproductive rights and reproductive autonomy restrictions, and why centering the experiences and voices of people with disabilities will increase access to basic reproductive healthcare.   People with disabilities have encountered an extensive history of attacks on their reproductive health, rights and justice through the eugenics movement, forced sterilization, guardianship, and institutionalization. And, unfortunately, people with disabilities continue to experience unique and disproportionate barriers to accessing reproductive health care each day. For example, legal rights and protections do not necessarily offer meaningful support, which will address people of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with low-incomes, and people with disabilities more acutely (Roe v. Wade provides a theoretical right to abortion but does not address any logistical roadblocks to accessing care).  Another barrier includes discrimination or stereotypes in healthcare settings (providers often do not ask people with disabilities about contraceptive options or abortion needs, and many people with disabilities may not trust healthcare providers due to the previously mentioned long history of attacks on reproductive health). Additionally, religious refusals prevent those with disabilities from attending healthcare appointments or taking contraception. There are also a variety of barriers those with disabilities face related to accessing reproductive healthcare. Many with disabilities rely on insurance coverage through Medicaid—but the Hyde amendment prevents federal dollars going toward coverage of abortion care. Lack of access to/ability to use transportation also prevents many from getting to the a healthcare provider.  The ability for people with disabilities to not only be able to access reproductive healthcare, but be fully realized in their reproductive rights and bodily autonomy ties directly to the current state of reproductive health in the U.S. Any successful attack on Roe v. Wade will no doubt distinctively impact those who are the most marginalized. At all levels of government, policy must be passed that centers those with disabilities experiences accessing reproductive healthcare. At the federal level, applicable policy includes the EACH Act, the Women's Health Protection Act, and the Home and Community-Based Services Access Act. Links Report: Access, Autonomy, and Dignity: A Series on Reproductive Rights and Disability JusticeAutistic Self-Advocacy Network on TwitterAutistic Self-Advocacy Network on FacebookInformation on the EACH ActInformation on the Women's Health Protection Act Support the show (https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate)

Today on the podcast, we talk with Anthony Ianni, the first autistic Division 1 college basketball player and author of the book, Centered: Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's Dream. We talk about what it was like growing up, not knowing about his autism diagnosis until high school, playing for the Michigan State basketball team, and what he would tell young people on the autism spectrum about following their dreams. Also in the episode, Tim references the Autistic Self Advocacy Network's "about autism" page as well as their book, "Welcome to the Autism Community." This episode's transcript can be found here. Take our podcast listener survey: bit.ly/TIPodcastSurvey. Visit Think Inclusive for more information about inclusive education. Have a question or comment? Reach us at podcast@thinkinclusive.us. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Credits This podcast is a production of MCIE. Support the podcast and become a patron of the Think Inclusive Podcast!

Lamar Hardwick experienced a revelation at age 36 when he was first diagnosed with autism. That watershed moment opened so many doors for him to understand how he related to and communicated with other people and led to his being able to use his writing to raise awareness for the disability community, the largest minority community group in the world. Yet it continues to also be a marginalized group in the church. In this prophetic and frank conversation, Lamar shares amazing insights into the church's own self-identity that mirrors his own journey of being unaware of his own disability, and he offers profound ways for the body of Christ to better understand itself and the needs of people with disabilities. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.About the Guest:Lamar Hardwick, also known as "the autism pastor," is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He is the author of Epic Church and the best-selling I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor.In 2014, after years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues, Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of thirty-six. He now provides workshops, seminars, and consults with local churches and faith-based organizations on creating environments for people with autism. He also provides mentoring services for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. His writing has been published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty, The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network. He lives in Newnan, Georgia, with his wife, Isabella, and their three children.Follow Lamar on Twitter.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Lamar's book Disability and the Church and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

Amid a string of fall 2021 news reports about past-due exonerations and (white) self-defense that document the limits of racial justice within the U.S. legal system, Pain and Shock in America: Politics, Advocacy, and the Controversial Treatment of People with Disabilities (Brandeis University Press, 2021) becomes an even more relevant and timely book. Dr. Jan Nisbet, who authored the book with contributions from Nancy Weiss, introduces it succinctly: “The story is long, complicated, and filled with questions about society and its ability to care about, protect, and support the most vulnerable citizens. It is a story that calls into question the degree to which people who do not have disabilities can separate themselves from those who do, allowing painful interventions that they themselves would not likely tolerate” (2021, p. 8). If justice is central to evaluations of the social policies and public institutions charged with administering it, disability–as core issue theorized in philosophies of justice–must be centered as well (Putnam et al., 2019). To this end, Pain and Shock in America “intentionally highlights the hard-fought battles of disabled survivors like Jennifer Msumba and disabled-led advocacy organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network,” as “disabled self-advocates (who also happen to be lawyers)” (Nisbet 2021, p. vii-viii) Shain M. Neumeier and Lydia X.Z. Brown write in the Foreword––themselves appearing in the book as leaders with critical roles. The volume chronicles a nearly half-century saga involving the law, education, psychology, and medical fields as they converge in methods and culture of The Judge Rotenberg Center, a privately-run facility in Massachusetts which, despite six student deaths and consistent frequent citations for abuse and neglect, has been funded by taxpayers from about a dozen states and our nation's capital as a placement for students with disabilities. Though its use of a self-made electric shock device makes the Judge Rotenberg Center unique in the country and perhaps the world, its institutional history provides a broader if extreme “lens through which we can understand the societal issues facing people with disabilities and their families” (Nisbet 2021, p. 10) Jan Nisbet is professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, where she served for ten years as the senior vice provost for research. Before assuming that position, she was the founding director of the Institute on Disability and professor in the Department of Education. She has been principal investigator on many state- and nationally-funded projects related to children and adults with disabilities. Nancy R. Weiss is a faculty member and the Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She is the former Executive Director of TASH, an international advocacy association committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than forty years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked extensively providing community living and positive behavioral supports. Christina A. Bosch is an assistant professor of special education in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University Fresno; on Twitter as @DocCABosch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid a string of fall 2021 news reports about past-due exonerations and (white) self-defense that document the limits of racial justice within the U.S. legal system, Pain and Shock in America: Politics, Advocacy, and the Controversial Treatment of People with Disabilities (Brandeis University Press, 2021) becomes an even more relevant and timely book. Dr. Jan Nisbet, who authored the book with contributions from Nancy Weiss, introduces it succinctly: “The story is long, complicated, and filled with questions about society and its ability to care about, protect, and support the most vulnerable citizens. It is a story that calls into question the degree to which people who do not have disabilities can separate themselves from those who do, allowing painful interventions that they themselves would not likely tolerate” (2021, p. 8). If justice is central to evaluations of the social policies and public institutions charged with administering it, disability–as core issue theorized in philosophies of justice–must be centered as well (Putnam et al., 2019). To this end, Pain and Shock in America “intentionally highlights the hard-fought battles of disabled survivors like Jennifer Msumba and disabled-led advocacy organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network,” as “disabled self-advocates (who also happen to be lawyers)” (Nisbet 2021, p. vii-viii) Shain M. Neumeier and Lydia X.Z. Brown write in the Foreword––themselves appearing in the book as leaders with critical roles. The volume chronicles a nearly half-century saga involving the law, education, psychology, and medical fields as they converge in methods and culture of The Judge Rotenberg Center, a privately-run facility in Massachusetts which, despite six student deaths and consistent frequent citations for abuse and neglect, has been funded by taxpayers from about a dozen states and our nation's capital as a placement for students with disabilities. Though its use of a self-made electric shock device makes the Judge Rotenberg Center unique in the country and perhaps the world, its institutional history provides a broader if extreme “lens through which we can understand the societal issues facing people with disabilities and their families” (Nisbet 2021, p. 10) Jan Nisbet is professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, where she served for ten years as the senior vice provost for research. Before assuming that position, she was the founding director of the Institute on Disability and professor in the Department of Education. She has been principal investigator on many state- and nationally-funded projects related to children and adults with disabilities. Nancy R. Weiss is a faculty member and the Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She is the former Executive Director of TASH, an international advocacy association committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than forty years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked extensively providing community living and positive behavioral supports. Christina A. Bosch is an assistant professor of special education in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University Fresno; on Twitter as @DocCABosch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid a string of fall 2021 news reports about past-due exonerations and (white) self-defense that document the limits of racial justice within the U.S. legal system, Pain and Shock in America: Politics, Advocacy, and the Controversial Treatment of People with Disabilities (Brandeis University Press, 2021) becomes an even more relevant and timely book. Dr. Jan Nisbet, who authored the book with contributions from Nancy Weiss, introduces it succinctly: “The story is long, complicated, and filled with questions about society and its ability to care about, protect, and support the most vulnerable citizens. It is a story that calls into question the degree to which people who do not have disabilities can separate themselves from those who do, allowing painful interventions that they themselves would not likely tolerate” (2021, p. 8). If justice is central to evaluations of the social policies and public institutions charged with administering it, disability–as core issue theorized in philosophies of justice–must be centered as well (Putnam et al., 2019). To this end, Pain and Shock in America “intentionally highlights the hard-fought battles of disabled survivors like Jennifer Msumba and disabled-led advocacy organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network,” as “disabled self-advocates (who also happen to be lawyers)” (Nisbet 2021, p. vii-viii) Shain M. Neumeier and Lydia X.Z. Brown write in the Foreword––themselves appearing in the book as leaders with critical roles. The volume chronicles a nearly half-century saga involving the law, education, psychology, and medical fields as they converge in methods and culture of The Judge Rotenberg Center, a privately-run facility in Massachusetts which, despite six student deaths and consistent frequent citations for abuse and neglect, has been funded by taxpayers from about a dozen states and our nation's capital as a placement for students with disabilities. Though its use of a self-made electric shock device makes the Judge Rotenberg Center unique in the country and perhaps the world, its institutional history provides a broader if extreme “lens through which we can understand the societal issues facing people with disabilities and their families” (Nisbet 2021, p. 10) Jan Nisbet is professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, where she served for ten years as the senior vice provost for research. Before assuming that position, she was the founding director of the Institute on Disability and professor in the Department of Education. She has been principal investigator on many state- and nationally-funded projects related to children and adults with disabilities. Nancy R. Weiss is a faculty member and the Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She is the former Executive Director of TASH, an international advocacy association committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than forty years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked extensively providing community living and positive behavioral supports. Christina A. Bosch is an assistant professor of special education in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University Fresno; on Twitter as @DocCABosch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Amid a string of fall 2021 news reports about past-due exonerations and (white) self-defense that document the limits of racial justice within the U.S. legal system, Pain and Shock in America: Politics, Advocacy, and the Controversial Treatment of People with Disabilities (Brandeis University Press, 2021) becomes an even more relevant and timely book. Dr. Jan Nisbet, who authored the book with contributions from Nancy Weiss, introduces it succinctly: “The story is long, complicated, and filled with questions about society and its ability to care about, protect, and support the most vulnerable citizens. It is a story that calls into question the degree to which people who do not have disabilities can separate themselves from those who do, allowing painful interventions that they themselves would not likely tolerate” (2021, p. 8). If justice is central to evaluations of the social policies and public institutions charged with administering it, disability–as core issue theorized in philosophies of justice–must be centered as well (Putnam et al., 2019). To this end, Pain and Shock in America “intentionally highlights the hard-fought battles of disabled survivors like Jennifer Msumba and disabled-led advocacy organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network,” as “disabled self-advocates (who also happen to be lawyers)” (Nisbet 2021, p. vii-viii) Shain M. Neumeier and Lydia X.Z. Brown write in the Foreword––themselves appearing in the book as leaders with critical roles. The volume chronicles a nearly half-century saga involving the law, education, psychology, and medical fields as they converge in methods and culture of The Judge Rotenberg Center, a privately-run facility in Massachusetts which, despite six student deaths and consistent frequent citations for abuse and neglect, has been funded by taxpayers from about a dozen states and our nation's capital as a placement for students with disabilities. Though its use of a self-made electric shock device makes the Judge Rotenberg Center unique in the country and perhaps the world, its institutional history provides a broader if extreme “lens through which we can understand the societal issues facing people with disabilities and their families” (Nisbet 2021, p. 10) Jan Nisbet is professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, where she served for ten years as the senior vice provost for research. Before assuming that position, she was the founding director of the Institute on Disability and professor in the Department of Education. She has been principal investigator on many state- and nationally-funded projects related to children and adults with disabilities. Nancy R. Weiss is a faculty member and the Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She is the former Executive Director of TASH, an international advocacy association committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than forty years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked extensively providing community living and positive behavioral supports. Christina A. Bosch is an assistant professor of special education in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University Fresno; on Twitter as @DocCABosch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Amid a string of fall 2021 news reports about past-due exonerations and (white) self-defense that document the limits of racial justice within the U.S. legal system, Pain and Shock in America: Politics, Advocacy, and the Controversial Treatment of People with Disabilities (Brandeis University Press, 2021) becomes an even more relevant and timely book. Dr. Jan Nisbet, who authored the book with contributions from Nancy Weiss, introduces it succinctly: “The story is long, complicated, and filled with questions about society and its ability to care about, protect, and support the most vulnerable citizens. It is a story that calls into question the degree to which people who do not have disabilities can separate themselves from those who do, allowing painful interventions that they themselves would not likely tolerate” (2021, p. 8). If justice is central to evaluations of the social policies and public institutions charged with administering it, disability–as core issue theorized in philosophies of justice–must be centered as well (Putnam et al., 2019). To this end, Pain and Shock in America “intentionally highlights the hard-fought battles of disabled survivors like Jennifer Msumba and disabled-led advocacy organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network,” as “disabled self-advocates (who also happen to be lawyers)” (Nisbet 2021, p. vii-viii) Shain M. Neumeier and Lydia X.Z. Brown write in the Foreword––themselves appearing in the book as leaders with critical roles. The volume chronicles a nearly half-century saga involving the law, education, psychology, and medical fields as they converge in methods and culture of The Judge Rotenberg Center, a privately-run facility in Massachusetts which, despite six student deaths and consistent frequent citations for abuse and neglect, has been funded by taxpayers from about a dozen states and our nation's capital as a placement for students with disabilities. Though its use of a self-made electric shock device makes the Judge Rotenberg Center unique in the country and perhaps the world, its institutional history provides a broader if extreme “lens through which we can understand the societal issues facing people with disabilities and their families” (Nisbet 2021, p. 10) Jan Nisbet is professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, where she served for ten years as the senior vice provost for research. Before assuming that position, she was the founding director of the Institute on Disability and professor in the Department of Education. She has been principal investigator on many state- and nationally-funded projects related to children and adults with disabilities. Nancy R. Weiss is a faculty member and the Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She is the former Executive Director of TASH, an international advocacy association committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than forty years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked extensively providing community living and positive behavioral supports. Christina A. Bosch is an assistant professor of special education in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University Fresno; on Twitter as @DocCABosch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Amid a string of fall 2021 news reports about past-due exonerations and (white) self-defense that document the limits of racial justice within the U.S. legal system, Pain and Shock in America: Politics, Advocacy, and the Controversial Treatment of People with Disabilities (Brandeis University Press, 2021) becomes an even more relevant and timely book. Dr. Jan Nisbet, who authored the book with contributions from Nancy Weiss, introduces it succinctly: “The story is long, complicated, and filled with questions about society and its ability to care about, protect, and support the most vulnerable citizens. It is a story that calls into question the degree to which people who do not have disabilities can separate themselves from those who do, allowing painful interventions that they themselves would not likely tolerate” (2021, p. 8). If justice is central to evaluations of the social policies and public institutions charged with administering it, disability–as core issue theorized in philosophies of justice–must be centered as well (Putnam et al., 2019). To this end, Pain and Shock in America “intentionally highlights the hard-fought battles of disabled survivors like Jennifer Msumba and disabled-led advocacy organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network,” as “disabled self-advocates (who also happen to be lawyers)” (Nisbet 2021, p. vii-viii) Shain M. Neumeier and Lydia X.Z. Brown write in the Foreword––themselves appearing in the book as leaders with critical roles. The volume chronicles a nearly half-century saga involving the law, education, psychology, and medical fields as they converge in methods and culture of The Judge Rotenberg Center, a privately-run facility in Massachusetts which, despite six student deaths and consistent frequent citations for abuse and neglect, has been funded by taxpayers from about a dozen states and our nation's capital as a placement for students with disabilities. Though its use of a self-made electric shock device makes the Judge Rotenberg Center unique in the country and perhaps the world, its institutional history provides a broader if extreme “lens through which we can understand the societal issues facing people with disabilities and their families” (Nisbet 2021, p. 10) Jan Nisbet is professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, where she served for ten years as the senior vice provost for research. Before assuming that position, she was the founding director of the Institute on Disability and professor in the Department of Education. She has been principal investigator on many state- and nationally-funded projects related to children and adults with disabilities. Nancy R. Weiss is a faculty member and the Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She is the former Executive Director of TASH, an international advocacy association committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than forty years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked extensively providing community living and positive behavioral supports. Christina A. Bosch is an assistant professor of special education in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University Fresno; on Twitter as @DocCABosch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Amid a string of fall 2021 news reports about past-due exonerations and (white) self-defense that document the limits of racial justice within the U.S. legal system, Pain and Shock in America: Politics, Advocacy, and the Controversial Treatment of People with Disabilities (Brandeis University Press, 2021) becomes an even more relevant and timely book. Dr. Jan Nisbet, who authored the book with contributions from Nancy Weiss, introduces it succinctly: “The story is long, complicated, and filled with questions about society and its ability to care about, protect, and support the most vulnerable citizens. It is a story that calls into question the degree to which people who do not have disabilities can separate themselves from those who do, allowing painful interventions that they themselves would not likely tolerate” (2021, p. 8). If justice is central to evaluations of the social policies and public institutions charged with administering it, disability–as core issue theorized in philosophies of justice–must be centered as well (Putnam et al., 2019). To this end, Pain and Shock in America “intentionally highlights the hard-fought battles of disabled survivors like Jennifer Msumba and disabled-led advocacy organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network,” as “disabled self-advocates (who also happen to be lawyers)” (Nisbet 2021, p. vii-viii) Shain M. Neumeier and Lydia X.Z. Brown write in the Foreword––themselves appearing in the book as leaders with critical roles. The volume chronicles a nearly half-century saga involving the law, education, psychology, and medical fields as they converge in methods and culture of The Judge Rotenberg Center, a privately-run facility in Massachusetts which, despite six student deaths and consistent frequent citations for abuse and neglect, has been funded by taxpayers from about a dozen states and our nation's capital as a placement for students with disabilities. Though its use of a self-made electric shock device makes the Judge Rotenberg Center unique in the country and perhaps the world, its institutional history provides a broader if extreme “lens through which we can understand the societal issues facing people with disabilities and their families” (Nisbet 2021, p. 10) Jan Nisbet is professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, where she served for ten years as the senior vice provost for research. Before assuming that position, she was the founding director of the Institute on Disability and professor in the Department of Education. She has been principal investigator on many state- and nationally-funded projects related to children and adults with disabilities. Nancy R. Weiss is a faculty member and the Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She is the former Executive Director of TASH, an international advocacy association committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than forty years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked extensively providing community living and positive behavioral supports. Christina A. Bosch is an assistant professor of special education in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University Fresno; on Twitter as @DocCABosch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Amid a string of fall 2021 news reports about past-due exonerations and (white) self-defense that document the limits of racial justice within the U.S. legal system, Pain and Shock in America: Politics, Advocacy, and the Controversial Treatment of People with Disabilities (Brandeis University Press, 2021) becomes an even more relevant and timely book. Dr. Jan Nisbet, who authored the book with contributions from Nancy Weiss, introduces it succinctly: “The story is long, complicated, and filled with questions about society and its ability to care about, protect, and support the most vulnerable citizens. It is a story that calls into question the degree to which people who do not have disabilities can separate themselves from those who do, allowing painful interventions that they themselves would not likely tolerate” (2021, p. 8). If justice is central to evaluations of the social policies and public institutions charged with administering it, disability–as core issue theorized in philosophies of justice–must be centered as well (Putnam et al., 2019). To this end, Pain and Shock in America “intentionally highlights the hard-fought battles of disabled survivors like Jennifer Msumba and disabled-led advocacy organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network,” as “disabled self-advocates (who also happen to be lawyers)” (Nisbet 2021, p. vii-viii) Shain M. Neumeier and Lydia X.Z. Brown write in the Foreword––themselves appearing in the book as leaders with critical roles. The volume chronicles a nearly half-century saga involving the law, education, psychology, and medical fields as they converge in methods and culture of The Judge Rotenberg Center, a privately-run facility in Massachusetts which, despite six student deaths and consistent frequent citations for abuse and neglect, has been funded by taxpayers from about a dozen states and our nation's capital as a placement for students with disabilities. Though its use of a self-made electric shock device makes the Judge Rotenberg Center unique in the country and perhaps the world, its institutional history provides a broader if extreme “lens through which we can understand the societal issues facing people with disabilities and their families” (Nisbet 2021, p. 10) Jan Nisbet is professor emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, where she served for ten years as the senior vice provost for research. Before assuming that position, she was the founding director of the Institute on Disability and professor in the Department of Education. She has been principal investigator on many state- and nationally-funded projects related to children and adults with disabilities. Nancy R. Weiss is a faculty member and the Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She is the former Executive Director of TASH, an international advocacy association committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than forty years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked extensively providing community living and positive behavioral supports. Christina A. Bosch is an assistant professor of special education in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at California State University Fresno; on Twitter as @DocCABosch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

QUESTION PRESENTED:Whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.Date                    Proceedings and Orders (key to color coding)Mar 16 2020 | Application (19A1027) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from April 16, 2020 to June 15, 2020, submitted to Justice Alito.Mar 19 2020 | Application (19A1027) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until June 15, 2020.Jun 15 2020 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 20, 2020)Jun 25 2020 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from July 20, 2020 to August 19, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.Jun 26 2020 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including August 19, 2020, for all respondents.Jul 14 2020 | Brief amici curiae of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson and Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi filed.Jul 14 2020 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Thomas Dobbs, et al.Jul 17 2020 | Brief amicus curiae of American Center for Law & Justice filed.Jul 20 2020 | Brief amici curiae of 375 Women Injured By Second and Third Trimester Late Term Abortions and Melinda Thybault, Individually and Acting on Behalf of 336,214 Signers of The Moral Outcry Petition filed.Jul 20 2020 | Brief amici curiae of The States of Texas, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia filed.Jul 20 2020 | Brief amicus curiae of Illinois Right to Life filed.Jul 20 2020 | Brief amici curiae of American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists, et al. filed.Jul 20 2020 | Brief amici curiae of Inner Life Fund and Institute for Faith and Family filed.Jul 20 2020 | Amicus brief of Robin Pierucci, M.D., and Life Legal Defense Foundation submitted.Aug 19 2020 | Brief of respondents Jackson Women's Health Organization, et al. in opposition filed.Sep 02 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2020.Sep 02 2020 | Reply of petitioners Thomas Dobbs, et al. filed. (Distributed)Sep 22 2020 | Rescheduled.Oct 05 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/9/2020.Oct 05 2020 | Rescheduled.Oct 13 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/16/2020.Oct 14 2020 | Rescheduled.Oct 22 2020 | Supplemental brief of petitioners Thomas Dobbs, et al. filed. (Distributed)Oct 26 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/30/2020.Oct 26 2020 | Supplemental brief of respondents Jackson Women's Health Organization, et al. filed. (Distributed)Oct 26 2020 | Supplemental brief of respondents Jackson Women's Health Organization, et al. filed (33.1 format).Oct 29 2020 | Rescheduled.Nov 02 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/6/2020.Nov 04 2020 | Rescheduled.Nov 09 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/13/2020.Nov 10 2020 | Rescheduled.Nov 16 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/20/2020.Nov 18 2020 | Rescheduled.Nov 30 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/4/2020.Dec 01 2020 | Rescheduled.Dec 07 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/11/2020.Dec 09 2020 | Rescheduled.Jan 04 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/8/2021.Jan 11 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/15/2021.Jan 19 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/22/2021.Feb 12 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/19/2021.Feb 22 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/26/2021.Mar 01 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/5/2021.Mar 15 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/19/2021.Mar 22 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/26/2021.Mar 29 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/1/2021.Apr 12 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/16/2021.Apr 19 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/23/2021.Apr 26 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/30/2021.May 10 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/13/2021.May 17 2021 | Petition GRANTED limited to Question 1 presented by the petition.May 26 2021 | Motion for an extension of time to file the briefs on the merits filed.Jun 01 2021 | Blanket Consent filed by Respondent, Jackson Women's Health Organization, et al.Jun 04 2021 | Motion to extend the time to file the briefs on the merits granted. The time to file the joint appendix and petitioners' brief on the merits is extended to and including July 22, 2021. The time to file respondents' brief on the merits is extended to and including September 13, 2021.Jun 09 2021 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Thomas Dobbs, et al.Jul 19 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Cleveland Lawyers for Life filed.Jul 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of David Boyle filed.Jul 21 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Jewish Prolife Foundation, The Coalition for Jewish Values, Rabbi Yacov David Cohen, Rabbi Chananya Weissman, and Bonnie Chernin (President, Jewish Life League) filed.Jul 22 2021 | Brief of petitioners Thomas Dobbs, et al. filed.Jul 22 2021 | Joint appendix filed. (Statement of costs filed)Jul 22 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Alabama Center for Law and Liberty filed.Jul 22 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 375 Women Injured By Second And Third Trimester Late Term Abortions and Abortion Recovery Leaders filed.Jul 23 2021 | Brief amici curiae of National Right to Life Committee and Louisiana Right to Life Federation filed.Jul 26 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Jewish Coalition For Religious Liberty filed.Jul 26 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Catholic Medical Association, National Association of Catholic Nurses-USA, Idaho Chooses Life and Texas Alliance for Life filed.Jul 26 2021 | Brief amici curiae of African American, Hispanic, Roman Catholic and Protestant Religious and Civil Rights Organizations and Leaders filed.Jul 26 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Senators Josh Hawley, Mike Lee, and Ted Cruz filed.Jul 26 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Trinity Legal Center filed.Jul 26 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Thomas More Society filed.Jul 26 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Melinda Thybault, Founder of The Moral Outcry Petition, et al. filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amici curiae of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Other Religious Organizations filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of LONANG Institute filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Claremont Institute's Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 22 State Policy Organizations filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Connie Weiskopf and Kristine L. Brown filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Professor Kurt T. Lash filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Robin Pierucci, M.D., and Life Legal Defense Foundation filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Priests for Life filed.Jul 27 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Amicus Curiae Hannah S., John S. and Marlene S filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The Center for Medical Progress and David Daleiden filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amici curiae of European Legal Scholars in support of neither party filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 396 State Legislators from 41 States filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 141 International Legal Scholars filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Prolife Center at the University of St. Thomas filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Mary Kay Bacallao Advocating for Unborn Children as Persons in support of neither party filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Professor Randy Beck filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Christian Legal Society and Robertson Center for Constitutional Law filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Center for Religious Expression filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Center for Family and Human Rights filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Concerned Women for America filed.Jul 28 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Foundation for Moral Law, Lutherans for Life filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Americans United for Life filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Ethics and Public Policy Center filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Family Research Council filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Human Coalition Action and Students for Life of America filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Lee J. Strang filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Biologists in support of neither party filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Professors Mary Ann Glendon and O. Carter Snead filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst, M.D., M.P.H., et al. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Commissioner Andy Gipson, Former Representative and Chair of Mississippi House Judiciary B Committee filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Care Net, a National Affiliation Organization of 1,200 Pregnancy Help Centers, and Alpha Center, a South Dakota Registered Pregnancy Help Center filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Reason for Life filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Illinois Right to Life, et al. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Jonathan English filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Intercessors for America including its Intercessor Prayer Partners filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 228 Members of Congress filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Governor Henry McMaster and Eleven Additional Governors filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The European Centre for Law and Justice filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of National Catholic Bioethics Center, et al. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Professor Stephen G. Gilles filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Scholars of Jurisprudence John M. Finnis and Robert P. George filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of States of Texas, et al. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The American Cornerstone Institute and its founder Dr. Benjamin S. Carson filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Advancing American Freedom, Inc., et al. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Democrats for Life of America Five Democratic Legislators from Five Individual State Legislatures filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Women Legislators, The Susan B. Anthony List filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Christian Medical & Dental Associations filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Conservative Legal Defense and Education Fund filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Judicial Watch, Inc. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Maureen L. Condic, Ph.D. and the Charlotte Lozier Institute filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of American College of Pediatricians and Association of American Physicians & Surgeons filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of CatholicVote.org Education Fund filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Heartbeat International, Inc. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Rep. Steve Carra and 320 State Legislators from 35 States filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Foundation to Abolish Abortion, et al. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of World Faith Foundation and Institute for Faith and Family filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of March for Life Education and Defense Fund filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Elliot Institute filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Texas Right to Life filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of American Center for Law and Justice and Bioethics Defense Fund filed.Jul 29 2021 | Amicus brief of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, et al. not accepted for filing. (August 03, 2021 - Correct service required; to be printed).Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, et al. filed.Jul 29 2021 | Amicus brief of Pacific Justice Institute not accepted for filing. (August 03, 2021 - Correct service required; to be printed)Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Pacific Justice Institute filed.Jul 29 2021 | Amicus brief of Joseph W. Dellapenna not accepted for filing. (August 03, 2021 - Correct service required; to be printed)Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Joseph W. Dellapenna filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 240 Women Scholars and Professionals, and Prolife Feminist Organizations filed.Jul 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Good Counsel, Inc. filed.Aug 03 2021 | Amicus brief of 240 Women Scholars and Professionals, and Prolife Feminist Organizations submitted.Sep 13 2021 | Brief of respondents Jackson Women's Health Organization, et al. filed.Sep 16 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Anthony Hawks filed.Sep 17 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Experts, Researchers, and Advocates Opposing the Criminalization of People Who Have Abortions filed.Sep 17 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Advocates for Youth, Inc. and Neo Philanthropy, Inc. d/b/a We Testify filed.Sep 17 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Center for Inquiry, and American Atheists filed.Sep 17 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Cecilia Fire Thunder; et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | SET FOR ARGUMENT on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.Sep 20 2021 | Amicus brief of Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, et al. not accepted for filing. (September 21, 2021) (corrected efiling to be submitted)Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Amicus brief of National Advocates for Pregnant Women, et al. not accepted for filing. (September 21, 2021 - corrected brief to be printed and submitted)Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of National Advocates for Pregnant Women, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, American Humanist Association, Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, and Interfaith Alliance Foundation filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Scholars of Court Procedure filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Yale Law School Information Society Project filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, and Organizations Representing the Interests of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Reproductive Justice Scholars filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Local Governments filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Catholics for Choice, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Campaña Nacional por el Aborto Libre, Seguro y Accesible and other Puerto Rican Organizations filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The Autistic Self Advocacy Network and The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Birth Equity Organizations and Scholars filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The American Civil Liberties Union and The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Organizations of Women Lawyers-Women Lawyers on Guard Inc., Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia and National Association of Women Lawyers et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Social Science Experts filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Economists filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Constitutional Law Scholars Lee C. Bollinger, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Abortion Care Network, Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, Medical Students for Choice, National Abortion Federation, Physicians for Reproductive Health and Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of American Historical Association and Organization of American Historians filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of LGBTQ Organizations filed. (9/24/21 - Corrected brief to be reprinted and submitted).Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of LGBTQ Organizations filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of International and Comparative Legal Scholars filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Equal Protection Constitutional Law Scholars Serena Mayeri, Melissa Murray, and Reva Siegel filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Organizations Dedicated to the Fight for Reproductive Justice Mississippi in Action, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of European Law Professors filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Howard University School of Law Human and Civil Rights Clinic filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of States of California, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of YWCA USA, Girls Inc., Supermajority Education Fund, and United State of Women filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Constitutional Accountability Center filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of United Nations Mandate Holders filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Human Rights Watch, Global Justice Center, and Amnesty International filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of California Women's Law Center filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Scott Pyles filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of American Bar Association filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Current and Former Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Leaders, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Over 500 Women Athletes, The Women's National Basketball Players Association, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Legal Voice, Asian Pacific Institute On Gender-based Violence, et at. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of National Women's Law Center, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Feminist Majority Foundation, Abortion Access Front, C.A. Goldberg, PLLC, The National Organization For Women Foundation, The Southern Poverty Law Center, We Engage, Professor David S. Cohen, and Krysten Connon filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 236 Members of Congress filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 547 Deans, Chairs, Scholars, et al. filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of 896 State Legislators filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of American Society for Legal History and Other Scholars filed.Sep 20 2021 | Motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, for divided argument, and for enlargement of time for oral argument filed.Sep 20 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Abortion Funds and Practical Support Organizations filed.Sep 27 2021 | Record requested from the U.S.C.A. 5th Circuit.Oct 04 2021 | The record from the U.S.C.A. 5th Circuit is electronic and located on Pacer.Oct 12 2021 | Motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, for divided argument, and for enlargement of time for oral argument GRANTED.Oct 13 2021 | Reply of petitioners Thomas Dobbs, et al. filed.Oct 18 2021 | The time for oral argument is allotted as follows: 35 minutes for petitioners, 20 minutes for respondents, and 15 minutes for the Acting Solicitor General.Oct 19 2021 | Motion for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for enlargement of time for oral argument out of time filed by Hannah S.Oct 29 2021 | CIRCULATEDNov 01 2021 | Motion for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for enlargement of time for oral argument out of time DENIED.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today, we sit down with Sam Crane, the legal director of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, to discuss guardianship and its superior alternative: supported decision making. Sam takes us way back to Ancient Rome to the roots of guardianship, all the way through present day cases like Britney Spears and Nichelle Nichols. Guardianship is often for life, and often results in someone outside of your family ultimately making decisions for your child, whatever you initial intentions may have been. It can affect your child's long-term job prospects, or even end with them institutionalized. You'll want to listen to this episode and check out the resources suggested by Sam to take the better path of supported decision making. Get 30% off with today's sponsor, The Safety Sleeper: https://safetysleeper.com/MAM Learn about supported decision making laws and precedents in your state, and reach out for financial assistance in legal settings: http://supporteddecisionmaking.org/ More financial and educational resources about supported decision making: https://www.ndrn.org/ Even more financial and educational resources about supported decision making: https://www.centerforpublicrep.org/ The Right to Make Choices - Resource from ASAN: https://autisticadvocacy.org/actioncenter/issues/choices/ Healthcare Transition to Adulthood Toolkit from ASAN: https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/healthtransition/ Find your local People First Chapter: https://www.peoplefirst.org/usa/ Find your local ASAN groups/Affiliate Chapters: https://autisticadvocacy.org/get-involved/affiliate-groups/ Find your local Centers for Independent Living: https://acl.gov/programs/centers-independent-living/list-cils-and-spils Sign up for the Mom Autism Money email list: https://momautismmoney.com/ Join the Mom Autism Money FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momautismmoney Get a full transcript of this episode: https://tinyurl.com/mamguardianship

Lamar Hardwick (DMin, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary), also known as "the autism pastor," is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He is the author of Epic Church and the best-selling I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor. In 2014, after years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues, Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of thirty-six. He now provides workshops, seminars, and consults with local churches and faith-based organizations on creating environments for people with autism. He also provides mentoring services for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. His writing has been published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty, The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network. He lives in Newnan, Georgia, with his wife, Isabella, and their three children. Episode Talking Points: Lamar's upbringing Disability statistics How churches respond to those with disabilities Recognizing the blessing those with disabilities bring to the table Resources: https://autismpastor.com/ Disability and the Church --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

Lamar has an MDiv from Emory University and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University. Over the years Lamar has served as a youth pastor, hospice chaplain, football coach, and pastor but his most important role is serving his wife of 16 years and their three beautiful children ages 11, 8, and 3. In 2014, after years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues, Dr. Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was 36 years old when diagnosed. Dr. Hardwick has had articles published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty,The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network to name a few. His articles and blogs can also be found on his website www.autismpastor.com. Dr. Hardwick is the author of the best-selling book I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor and the recently released Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion.In this episode, Larmer tells his story and helps us understand how the church can better understand and include people with Disabilities. Theology in the Raw Conference - Exiles in Babylon At the Theology in the Raw conference, we will be challenged to think like exiles about race, sexuality, gender, critical race theory, hell, transgender identities, climate change, creation care, American politics, and what it means to love your democratic or republican neighbor as yourself. Different views will be presented. No question is off limits. No political party will be praised. Everyone will be challenged to think. And Jesus will be upheld as supreme.Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Conference - Live in Boise or Stream OnlineIn the all-day conference, Dr. Preston Sprinkle dives deep into the theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that come up in the LGBTQ conversation.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Connect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.comStay Up to Date with the PodcastTwitter | @RawTheologyInstagram | @TheologyintheRawIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Contains LOKI EPISODE 6 SPOILERS after the 46 minute mark!  Ian returns to recap the week in superhero news, and discuss the season 1 finale of Loki on Disney+. All this plus we answer questions from our live audience, and play another round of Loki-themed Bingo for charity. This podcast was originally recorded as a livestream on Friday (7/16/21) at 8PM Pacific. To watch the video version, check out https://www.youtube.com/denxmedia  If you're interested in donating to any of our Multiverse Bingo charities, you can find more info here: Autistic Self Advocacy Network https://autisticadvocacy.org/ National Alliance to End Homelessness  https://endhomelessness.org/ Big Brother Big Sisters of San Diego County https://sdbigs.org San Diego Rescue Mission https://www.sdrescue.org/ HashtagLunchbag https://www.hashtaglunchbag.org/ Planet Rehab https://www.planetrehab.org/ Children with Hair Loss - http://www.childrenwithhairloss.us/ Be The Match - https://my.bethematch.org/ Music Credits: Let's Rock Together by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6524-let-s-rock-together License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Contains LOKI EPISODE 4 SPOILERS after the 53 minute mark!  Friend of the show Ian Jones joins Dennis, Frank & Ricky to recap the week in superhero news, and to discuss episode 4 of Loki on Disney+. We also let Dennis dish about his experience attending the Black Widow premiere in Hollywood. All this plus we answer questions from our live audience, and play another round of Loki-themed Bingo for charity. This podcast was originally recorded as a livestream on Friday (7/2/21) at 8PM Pacific. To watch the video version, check out https://www.youtube.com/denxmedia If you're interested in donating to any of our Multiverse Bingo charities, you can find more info here: Autistic Self Advocacy Network https://autisticadvocacy.org/ National Alliance to End Homelessness  https://endhomelessness.org/ Big Brother Big Sisters of San Diego County https://sdbigs.org San Diego Rescue Mission https://www.sdrescue.org/ HashtagLunchbag https://www.hashtaglunchbag.org/ Planet Rehab https://www.planetrehab.org/ Children with Hair Loss - http://www.childrenwithhairloss.us/ Music Credits: Let's Rock Together by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6524-let-s-rock-together License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Contains LOKI EPISODE 3 SPOILERS after the 49 minute mark!  Magician Chi Ni joins Dennis, Frank & Ricky to recap the week in superhero news, and to discuss episode 3 of Loki on Disney+. We also answer questions from our live audience, and play a Loki-themed game of Bingo for charity. This podcast was originally recorded as a livestream on Friday (6/25/21) at 8PM Pacific. To watch the video version, check out https://www.youtube.com/denxmedia If you're interested in donating to any of our Multiverse Bingo charities, you can find more info here: Autistic Self Advocacy Network https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Big Brother Big Sisters of San Diego County https://sdbigs.org San Diego Rescue Mission https://www.sdrescue.org/ HashtagLunchbag https://www.hashtaglunchbag.org/ Planet Rehab https://www.planetrehab.org/ Music Credits: Let's Rock Together by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6524-let-s-rock-together License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Contains LOKI EPISODE 2 SPOILERS after the 49 minute mark!  Artist Joel Benjamin joins Dennis, Frank & Ricky to recap the week in superhero news, and to discuss episode 2 of Loki on Disney+. We also answer questions from our live audience, and play a Loki-themed game of Bingo for charity. This podcast was originally recorded as a livestream on Friday (6/18/21) at 8PM Pacific. To watch the video version, check out https://www.youtube.com/denxmedia If you're interested in donating to any of our Multiverse Bingo charities, you can find more info here: Autistic Self Advocacy Network https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Big Brother Big Sisters of San Diego County https://sdbigs.org San Diego Rescue Mission https://www.sdrescue.org/ HashtagLunchbag https://www.hashtaglunchbag.org/ Music Credits: Let's Rock Together by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6524-let-s-rock-together License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

We're discussing the Black Deaf Community in honor of Deaf History Month. We're also focusing on being Black and Autistic for Autism Acceptance Month from an #ActuallyAutistic perspective. National Black Deaf Advocates: https://www.nbda.org/The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL: Its History and Structure by Carolyn McCaskill, Ceil Lucas, Robert Bayley, and Joseph Hill (Book): http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/the-hidden-treasure-of-black-asl.htmlThe Hidden Treasure of Black ASL: Companion Video to the Book: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj06bPbAU0PqPVBXxOK2fLiond82P1SagA Timeline of the History of Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://www.parents.com/health/autism/the-history-of-autism/Milton's 'Double Empathy Problem': a summary for non-academics: https://www.reframingautism.com.au/miltons-double-empathy-problem-a-summary-for-non-academics/Autistic Self Advocacy Network: https://autisticadvocacy.org/Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network: https://awnnetwork.org/Podcast Artwork: Astronym       http://linktr.ee/astronym  Moyo Mysteries Website:  https://www.moyomysteries.org (Spiritual Consultation, Full Spectrum Doula Services, Energy Ritual Work, Vaginal/Pelvic Steam Plans, and Community Prayer + Light Setting, The Womb Lounge)Moyo Mysteries Facebook Page:    https://www.facebook.com/moyomysteries/Moyo Mysteries Instagram Page:   https://www.instagram.com/moyomysteriesGuided Cycles Website:    https://www.guidedcycles.org (Death Doula Work, End-of-Life Planning, Legacy Crafting,  Genealogy Work, Community Prayer + Light Setting, and The Death Lounge)Guided Cycles Facebook Page:     https://www.facebook.com/guidedcycles/Guided Cycles Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/guidedcyclesMake a donation to Moyosant (Victoria) at:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/moyomysteriesCash App: $MoyosantPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/moyosantSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/moyosant)

It's OT Month, and also Nicole's birthday month! In this brief little treat of an episode, we talk about word choice. She's a mild gal on the OT spiciness scale. We begin by examining some terms identified by Brock Cook, in the most recent episode of his OT podcast Occupied, as terms that should be used with caution, or perhaps, not at all. Per protocol, we had thoughts to add, discussing the way we have used these terms in our episodes. With Autism Awareness Month underway, we also wanted to discuss the use of language around autism, citing this article from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to start the discussion. Though we didn't mention them in the episode, Autism Level Up is also doing excellent work in this area, and is an amazing resource to learn more about autism advocacy. Changing habits around language use is difficult work, but it comes much easier when you understand other perspectives!

We begin our celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. Blaise plays a Ted Talk from Jakob Anseman, who talks about advancing Autism from awareness to acceptance. Then we hear a panel of young adults from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. What do you think?Episode Notes Notes go here Support Blaisin' Access Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-access-podcast

Broadcaster, John Offord chats to American scientist, activist, author and speaker, Temple Grandin who is well known to many for her trailblazing work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her lifelong work with animal behaviour. Temple was named in the 2010 Time 100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the "Heroes" category. Grandin has written six previous books on autism and was also the subject of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning semi-biographical film Temple Grandin, staring Clare Danes. Today, we are seeing a new generation of autistic activists, who can take awareness as a given (because of Grandin) and focus instead on the social, political and economic barriers to our full integration and acceptance by society," said Ari Ne'eman, president and co-founder of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, which represents autistic adults. For more details, please see www.templegrandin.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentminds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/differentminds/support

Act 1 of so many Acts!! April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day! Learn more at Autistic Self Advocacy Network autisticadvocacy.org & autismacceptance.com

Judy is joined by Julia Bascom, the Executive Director of The Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Julia Bascom not only loves all things dinosaurs, Julia is exceptional leader within the disability community and has driven ASAN to be vitally influential in several major national policies. She truly drives home the motto "Nothing About Us Without Us" as she ensures that autistic self-advocates are always at the table.  Follow Julia on Twitter @JustStimming Follow ASAN on Twitter @autselfadvocacy ASAN's Website: https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Transcript for this episode: Google Doc

In 2017, Reid Caplan was working as a program coordinator at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network when their supervisor, executive director Julia Bascom, made an introduction that would catapult Caplan, who is autistic and transgender, into a second career. (Caplan uses a genderneutral pronoun.)

Original text at Autistic Self-Advocacy Network here: https://autisticadvocacy.org/2021/02/disability-organizations-music-is-dangerous/

(with music + commentary)MindFreedom International: https://mindfreedom.org/MindFreedom Shield Program: https://mindfreedom.org/shield/Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons (USA): https://www.justice.gov/crt/civil-rights-institutionalized-personsArticle 12 of the United Nations Disability Convention (concerning the rights those with mental disabilities): https://mindfreedom.org/kb/article-12-un/Psychiatric Advanced Medical Directives information (USA): https://mindfreedom.org/resources/psychiatric-advanced-directives/Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: http://www.bazelon.org/Homelessness Marathon (an annual 14-hour radio broadcast featuring the voices and stories of homeless people from around the United States): http://news.homelessnessmarathon.org/Autistic Self-Advocacy Network: https://autisticadvocacy.org/

In this third episode Ginny Grant begins by introducing the show and providing context about herself and Reframing Autism. Ginny introduces Kathy Isaacs, who is an Autistic advocate and activist. Kathy is Reframing Autism's chairperson and also a director of the charity, The Autistic Realm Australia, or TARA, which facilitates connections and education through Autistic people. Previously, Kathy was the chair of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand. In the conversation, Kathy reflects on her late diagnosis, having discovered her Autistic identity while reading about Autism. Kathy discusses what encouraged her to become involved in Autism advocacy and activism and what continues to drive her work in these areas. Kathy also talks about her work with TARA in providing peer support to Autistic adults and children through its various online communities. Finally, Kathy discusses her work as a palliative care nurse. She reflects on what drew her to that work and also her role in helping Autistic people in accessing the healthcare system.  

Join Shain Neumeier and Lydia X. Z. Brown in conversation about the connections between youth rights, disability justice, and racial justice movements in addressing coercive and forced treatment, institutionalization, and mass criminalization. They will discuss the connections between applied behavior analysis and conversion therapy, the history of the Judge Rotenberg Center's electric shock torture, and the deinstitutionalization and decarceration movements.Shain Neumeier is a lawyer, activist, and community organizer, as well as an out and proud member of the disabled, trans, queer, and asexual communities. Their passion on the issue of ending abuse and neglect of youth with disabilities in schools and treatment facilities stems from their own experiences with involuntary medical treatment and bullying, and led them to go to law school. They have pursued their goal of using legal advocacy to address these problems ever since. Shain's work appears in Autistic Activism and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from the Frontlines, Resistance and Hope: Crip Wisdom for the People, Rewire News, and Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking.Among other honors, they were named the Massachusetts Bar Association's Outstanding Young Lawyer in 2018, the Self Advocacy Association of New York State's Self Advocate of the Year in 2017, and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities' Leadership in Advocacy Awardee in 2015. Shain has previously worked with the Intersex and Genderqueer Recognition Project, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, and the Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth. When not working, they're probably crafting, playing Dungeons & Dragons, listening to history podcasts, or watching Netflix with their partner and three feline roommates.Lydia X. Z. Brown is a disability justice advocate, organizer, educator, attorney, strategist, and writer whose work has largely focused on interpersonal and state violence against multiply-marginalized disabled people living at the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, nation, and language. They are Policy Counsel for the Privacy and Data Project at the Center for Democracy and Technology; Adjunct Lecturer in Disability Studies for Georgetown University's Department of English; and Director of Policy, Advocacy, & External Affairs at the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network. They are also founder and volunteer director of the Fund for Community Reparations for Autistic People of Color's Interdependence, Survival, and Empowerment. Currently, they serve as a founding board member of the Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports, presidential appointee to the American Bar Association's Commission on Disability Rights, and chair of the American Bar Association's Section on Civil Rights & Social Justice, Disability Rights Committee.Previously, Lydia worked on disability rights and algorithmic fairness at Georgetown Law's Institute for Tech Law and Policy, served as Justice Catalyst Legal Fellow for the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, and worked at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network as a member of the national policy team. They are former Chairperson of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, Visiting Lecturer at Tufts University, Holley Law Fellow at the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Patricia Morrissey Disability Policy Fellow at the Institute for Educational Leadership. While a student, Lydia was a legal extern/student practitioner for the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services, student attorney in the Prisoners' Rights Clinic, and investigative intern for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia.

November 18, 2020 | Episode 13 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian sit down with Burbank Advisory Council Member Konstantine Anthony - Burbank City Council. Konstantine Anthony was diagnosed with autism in 2008 and has worked in disability rights advocacy with various organizations since then, including the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and Hillary Clinton's Disability Action team in 2016. He is a member of the Burbank Advisory Council on Disabilities and was just elected to the Burbank City Council on November 3rd. His son was also diagnosed autistic in 2013, so Konstantine can often be seen navigating the IEP process in his local public school. He also sits in with other parents as an advocate during their IEP meetings. Konstantine works as an in-home support services provider for his son and is always looking for ways to activate disabled individuals in the political process. Website: https://www.konstantineanthony.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads Instagram: @just_two_dads, @iamshawnfrancis @brianaltounian #justTwoDads #specialneedsparenting #disabilityrightsadvocacy

This week we're joined by a special guest: DangerDude, the GM who ran The Blink Network ARG! Come learn how Marn and I met playing an ARG! Marn teaches a robot to love weed and ska. Andrew finds some early pages for a new book. DangerDude teaches them how to hack. All 3 learn just how hard it is to run an ARG!. Useful Links: The Orange Groves Network The Blink Network YouTube Channel Paul Rudd Facts! The Secret, Unsolved Image We Found While Recording! Danger didn't mention it in the episode but wanted us to include a link to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network! Recommendations: Lovecraft Country Overwatch Schitt's Creek Steven Universe Infinity Train Fargo Season 4 The Garages Jon Bois's 17776 - What Football Will Look Like In The future and 20020 - The Future of College Football Mouth Dreams Hades (G)I-DLE BLACKPINK Red Velvet Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: ARGonautsPodcast@gmail.com @ARGonautsPod

This is episode 2 of Smoke Til It’s Gone Or Die. In this week’s episode, Patty talks about the unsolved mysterious deaths of the Yuba County Five. She will certainly leave you with more questions than answers. Rylee wraps up Pride Month by talking about the Trans Panic Defense and the murder of Nireah Johnson. This week we ask you to visit ASAN, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, at https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Their activities include public policy advocacy, the development of autistic cultural activities, and leadership training for autistic self-advocates. They provide information about autism, disability rights, and systems change to the public through a number of different educational, cultural, and advocacy related projects. Also visit https://www.specialolympics.org/. Donate to and volunteer with the organization that brought the Yuba County Five together as friends. In reference to Rylee’s case, please visit https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/member-features/gay-trans-panic-defense/, where they outline what the Gay/Trans Panic Defense is, and how you can get involved in pushing for legislation in states that do not currently have laws banning this defence. Please visit the LGBT Bar Association at lgbtbar.org, to educate yourself and make donations. The National LGBT Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliated lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender legal organizations. The LGBT Bar promotes justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBTQ+ community in all its diversity. We also recommend reading the works of W. Carsten Andresen, who has dedicated his time and resources to researching cases in which investigators do not take sexual or gender identity into account officially, but where the victim’s identity was part of the motive of the crime in the first place. You can find us on Instagram @stgdpocast, our email is stgdpodcast@gmail.com., and you can become a patron at patreon.com/stgdpodcast. Under Massachusetts’ Chapter 94G and California’s Proposition 64 Bills it is legal for us two assholes to possess and consume MaryJane, medically known as cannabis, in our respective states. We do NOT condone the illegal consumption, possession, or sale of cannabis in places it’s not supposed to be smoked, man handled, or acquired from a legal dispensary. But we DO condone what the awesome humans at Marijuana Policy Project are doing to support legislation at the state and federal level to decriminalize cannabis across the country, and advocate for those who have been incarcerated for cannabis possession. Visit mpp.org for more details. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stgdpodcast/support

In this episode, the last of our month of check-ins with our previous guests, we heard from Micah Peace. Micah is part of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Mental Health (IDD-MH) Research Partnership. We have linked that interview below. Micah talks a lot about the importance of slowing down, listening, boundaries, and how this global situation is shedding light on long-standing issues. We enjoyed hearing from them and hope that our listeners can take a moment to consider what you're doing in your own life to take care of yourselves.BIO: Micah Peace is an Autistic, multiply disabled educator and community organizer from Louisville, KY. Grounded in an Intersectional, interdisciplinary approach as well as their own personal experiences of Disability, Micah strives to foster collaboration between Disability service providers and the Disability Community to promote true access, inclusion, and empowerment through creativity, acceptance, and collaboration. They are a founding member of the Kentuckiana Autistic Spectrum Alliance (KASA), an affiliate group of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network serving the Louisville Metro Area, including Southern Indiana. Link to transcriptLink to group interview *Music Credit: Music for our podcast is licensed from Marmoset Music. Artist: Johnny Clay; Song "Looking Down the Road"

After 36 years of undiagnosed autism, including challenges in work, relationships and health, Becca Lory Hector found the missing piece to explain why she experienced the world differently. Over the last 8 years, Becca has become a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author.  You can see the work she does, and connect with her close-knit community at www.beccalory.com  ASAN is also mentioned in our conversation so head over to https://autisticadvocacy.org/ to learn more about Autistic Self Advocacy Network.    

We might all still be stuck inside for a while, but there’s plenty of traveling in this week’s ep!A solid 78 episodes after their first foray into far flung frights, the boys are once again exploring mysterious locations. Jake’s up first, with a notorious lost American town that is… not really a big deal? It seems like? Find out what exactly happened to Dudleytown, CT and how cursed it wasn’t.Wyatt then takes us all on a road trip! Where to? Some roads, of course! The most haunted in the U.S., if this highly esteemed car rental blog is to be believed. Buckle in and find out if this spookometer really goes all the way up to 5, baby.If those horrifying creatures creeping down out of the woods by your house get to be too much, accelerate your car to at least 230 mph and join in for an all-new Superduperstitious!EPISODE LINKSDonate to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network: https://bit.ly/2ydVp8xMerch Shop: https://www.superduperstitious.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/superduperstitiousFour Phantoms email: fourphantomsbeer@gmail.comFour Phantoms pickup location: https://burgybrews.hrpos.heartland.us/Four Phantoms on Untappd: https://untappd.com/FourPhantoms/beerJake’ storyDudleytown, CT: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/dudleytownThe Shadowlands: http://theshadowlands.net/famous/dudleytown.htmDudleytown photos: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/connecticut/dudleytown-ct/Wyatt’s storiesCar Rentals dot com: https://www.carrentals.com/blog/haunted-roads/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this week is DesMephisto, the Warrior that raised over $5,000 for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in April! We talked about things ranging from their gaming history starting with Diablo, to their successes and struggles with streaming, to their experience and advice on running charity events for things you are passionate about. All of that AND MORE ON THIS WARRIOR-FILLED EPISODE! LET'S START THE GNOME TRAIN! Don’t worry Unshackled Fury, you are still our favorite rage-filled Warrior podcast! Links Discussed: Azeroth Auto-Pilot Diablo 2 Resurrected: Is Blizzard remastering our favorite Diablo game? DesMephisto on Twitch Autistic Self Advocacy Network Welcome to the Autistic Community book by ASAN From the Community: Follow @FriendshipMount for Uncorrupted Voidwing AoTC Clears Perky Pugs Weekly Events in addition to Friendship Dragon Perky Pugs Tiltify campaign to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Insane Two Handed Protection Paladin 1 Million Damage One-Shot Combo Classic Pally Life, art by Thomas Karlsson The MSI Ny'alotha Showdown: Method Vs. Aversion New Blackwing Lair Speed Record by GUSY War Games in WoW Classic Are Here to Stay Layers Disabled on US Classic Realms World of Warcraft Cosmology Chart in Color 15th Anniversary of Leeroy Jenkins Meme Video Medivh Cosplay by Iska Cosplay Amazing Sargeras Animated Wallpaper (and a Lot of Hearthstone Ones As well) High Elf Paladin Art Commission by Vanette Kosman Dwarf In Stormwind by Wei Wang Troll Art by Kaprozyx Impressive "Gear Up" Tier 8 Armor Cinematic “My first axe.” (Artist: Happykwak) Dev Interviews with Content Creators GCD, Covenant Utility, Castle Nathria - Shadowlands Interview with Morgan Day and Preach WowChakra Developer Interview with Ion Hazzikostas Invincible Emote: BetterTTV FrankerFaceZ Check out my friends Berzerker & Navox’s podcast Unshackled Fury! Our website is FrazlCast.com. Email the show at show@frazlcast.com, tweet us @FrazlCast or leave a voicemail (you can also call 1-440-536-3711). This show contains awesome contributions from people in our community. The Gnome Train Intro is by Ali of Dungeon Fables and All Things Azeroth and the opening music is by Brandon T. Blaylock. Around the Table bumper made by Epicinsanity. The Gnome Roar is by Gin of Morally Grey Podcast! Frazzlepants bumper made by The Scruffy Druid of Viral Voice Arts! Frazley's avatar made by BozPotatoz. FrazlCast is part of Dragon Powered Studio. Join the Sparkspans Community for discussion during the week at Sparkspan.com. Please consider supporting FrazlCast with Twitch bits and/or a Twitch sub.

Sometimes, pseudoscience and conspiracy theories are just some goofy, harmless fun. This is not one of those times.Today’s episode is all about giving due diligence to some big names in fringe medical “science” whose dangerous misinformation has caused lasting harm. Meet Andrew Wakefield, the British former doctor who is the sole reason anyone has ever believed in a link between vaccines and autism. How did he reach that conclusion? By lying. For money. Joining him is Judy Mikovits, retrovirus enthusiast who decided to yes-and Wakefield’s work by linking vaccines not only with autism, but with CFS and just about every imaginable cancer, too. Her secret? Also lying.It’s a fraud free-for-all, with some helpful vax facts to boot — all on this week’s Superduperstitious!EPISODE LINKSMerch Shop: https://www.superduperstitious.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/superduperstitiousFour Phantoms email: fourphantomsbeer@gmail.comFour Phantoms pickup location: https://burgybrews.hrpos.heartland.us/Four Phantoms on Untappd: https://untappd.com/FourPhantoms/beerWyatt’s storiesAndrew Wakefield: https://bit.ly/2WZTM6XRefuting Wakefield #1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136032/Refuting Wakefield #2: https://bit.ly/3cD4UwXRefuting Wakefield #3: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004407.pub4/fullJake’s storyJudy Mikovits (fake bio): https://scientists4wiredtech.com/dr-judy-mikovits-primer/Mikovits (real bio): https://retractionwatch.com/2020/05/06/who-is-judy-mikovits/Donate to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network: https://bit.ly/2ydVp8x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Special Guest: Kim Kaiser is a proud Mom of a son on the Spectrum. She is an Autism Advocate, Artist and Certified Peer Support Specialist and Parent Advisor with Families Together in New York State and a Parent Trainer, panelist and collaborator with The Color of Autism Foundation. Kim has 35 years experience working with Families and grassroots initiatives in the areas of parent education, mental health, developmental disabilities and recovery. Kim supports and fights for Family and youth driven initiatives, self-advocacy and empowerment within undeserved communities. Special Guest:. Dr. Lamar Hardwick. After graduating high school in El Paso, Texas, Lamar enrolled and attended Concordia University Wisconsin where he would meet his wife and eventually graduate with a BA in criminal justice. Lamar would go on to graduate with a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University. Over the years Lamar has served as a youth pastor, hospice chaplain, football coach, and pastor but his most important role is serving his wife of 16 years and their three beautiful children ages 11, 8, and 3. Dr. Hardwick has had articles published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty,The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network to name a few. His articles and blogs can also be found on his website http://www.autismpastor.com    

In this episode we talked to the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Partnership (IDD-MH). This group is made up of researchers, including people with lived experience of IDD and/or mental health concerns.  Members of this group involved in this interview include Destiny Watkins, Micah Peace, Janet Shouse, Jessica Kramer, and Ravita Maharaj; brief bios of each person are included below. The purpose of this group is to learn about and make recommendations to improve access to mental health services for young adults with IDD-MH and we learn about how they became involved in this project and the impact it has had.LinksFull transcript: http://https://www.mhddcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IDD-MH-Research-Group-Interview-Transcript.docxstaging2.mhddcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Group-Interview-Transcript.docxArticle by the IDD-MH Research Partnership: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19315864.2019.1636910?journalCode=umid20MHDD National Training Center: www.mhddcenter.org Thank you for listening to the Mental Health Crossroads Podcast - where we explore the intersection of mental health and developmental disabilities. This podcast is produced by Dr. Alex Schiwal and is hosted by Dr. Jeff Sheen. This podcast is a product of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center, which is a grant from the Administration for Community Living. Remember to like, subscribe, listen, and share wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on social media @mhddcenter.*Music Credit: Music for our podcast is licensed from Marmoset Music. Artist: Johnny Clay; Song "Looking Down the Road" Guest Bios:Destiny:I have many lived experience of Physical/Development/Mental Health challenges. I am a DoTerra Wellness Advocate. I played a central role as an advisory board member of the Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Mental Health (IDD- MH) Research Partnership (PCORI Tier A P2P award: #7675658-A), I helped design the techniques we used to better understand the needs and experiences of young adults with IDD and co-occurring mental health conditions. I have done several national presentations and webinars to share what we learned. I was also an advocate for our group at a national expert panel held by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). I was also part of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) national conference and annual reauthorization. I have made multiple presentations about mental health advocacy and natural approaches including for the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and the START National Training Institute and I was also on a few other advisory boards for peer mentoring intervention also with Boston University. I am a primary member as a co-investigator for “Reconciling the Past & Changing the Future: Engaging young adults with IDD-MH and researchers in CER/comparative effectiveness research”.I also am involved in other projects around the country since my past project are connected and involved in project like The Arc Of United States and Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) I also am a self-advocate in my local city hall engineering and planning/development with helping improving ADA accessibility and also when I travel for conferences and expert panels presentations.I also bring awareness of wheelchair accessibility and how to be more aware of people with many disabilities not just visual disabilities. Micah:  Micah Peace is an Autistic, multiply-disabled educator and community organizer from Louisville, KY. Grounded in an Intersectional, interdisciplinary approach as well as their own personal experiences of Disability, Micah strives to foster collaboration between Disability service providers and the Disability Community to promote true access, inclusion, and empowerment through creativity, acceptance, and collaboration. They are a founding member of the Kentuckiana Autistic Spectrum Alliance (KASA), an affiliate group of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network serving the Louisville Metro Area, including Southern Indiana. Janet:Janet Shouse works at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center in Nashville, TN, as the program coordinator for the IDD Toolkit, www.iddtoolkit.org, an online resource for medical providers to better serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The IDD Toolkit Project also offers online training to help build capacity of clinicians to serve adults with IDD. Janet also serves with TennesseeWorks, a partnership of state agencies and disability organizations aiming to improve the employment landscape for people with disabilities. As part of that work, she writes and edits a blog called “Rise to Work,” www.tennesseeworks.org/blog/. Janet has also been a member of the advisory board of a national research project examining the needs of young adults with IDD and mental health conditions, the IDD-MH Research Partnership. She is the parent of three young adults, including a son with autism Links and resources: Here is the link to the journal article that we published that includes the findings of our survey and storytelling session, as well as our recommendations for research, policy and practice!https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19315864.2019.1636910?journalCode=umid20 Ravita:Dr. Maharaj is a licensed, clinical social worker in the District of Columbia, with extensive experience in program development and implementation for adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse. Her previous employment includes 12 years at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute, Washington, DC, in the position Director/Division Director, and three years as a Research/Evaluation Coordinator at Community Connections, Inc., the largest mental health agency in Washington, DC.Dr. Maharaj earned a doctorate in social work at the Catholic University of America, with a research interest in organizational factors that influence the implementation of evidence-based practices. She also holds an MSW from Howard University and a bachelor's from the University of Manitoba, Canada. Originally from Trinidad, she has worked for over 20 years in human services in Washington, DC.Jessica:Dr. Jessica Kramer, PhD, OTR/L is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida. Dr. Kramer’s research draws upon theoretical concepts and methodologies from occupational therapy, disability studies, education and rehabilitation to: 1) Partner with youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the development and evaluation of rehabilitation products; 2) Develop community-based interventions that equip youth with I/DD and their families with the skills to identify and resolve environmental barriers to participation; and 3) Design high quality patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) using contemporary measurement approaches. Dr. Kramer uses quantitative, qualitative, and participatory approaches to design projects that harness the optimal method needed to answer complex research questions and meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, including youth and young adults with disabilities, their families, and rehabilitation professionals.​  

Chris and Jonathan speak to Anne Borden, Amanda Seigler, and Melissa Eaton who are campaigning against phony autism cures.   0:55 Alternative treatments for autism and why they exist 3:28 Going undercover on Facebook 5:00 MMS or the bleach cure 11:00 The pushback against activism 12:31 How social media companies have responded 14:10 Chelation therapy 23:45 Pro-science celebrities 26:00 Special diets 27:40 The medical community and applied behaviour analysis (ABA) 34:24 Humane interventions for autism   To contribute to The Body of Evidence, go to our Patreon page at: http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/.   The petition against toxic “cures” in the US: https://www.change.org/p/united-states-congress-bring-legislation-against-toxic-cures-in-the-united-states-eaa2029c-36c3-4d4d-97ca-08f0a06e1f84   Links: 1) Autistic Self Advocacy Network: https://autisticadvocacy.org 2) Foundations for Divergent Minds: https://www.divergentminds.org 3) Autistic Inclusive on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autisticinclusivemeets/?eid=ARCCGmkCnb1ATBL515bePaUSQV_8izJNK01wQ1Ku9NXFjiD2a6Cs60-92t8dG3_WXfB1pUWkF23ArXuA&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100008073797054&fref=tag   Social: 1) Melissa Eaton on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.eaton.98 2) Amanda Seigler on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.seigler.3517 3) Anne Borden on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgainstCures 4) Anne's podcast: http://noncompliantpodcast.com

This episode was brought to you by: Sweetwater Guitar Month Giveaway D'Addario Dual Lock Strap Locks Chase Bliss Audio  Wrist Grips Use code 60Cycle15 for 15% off! In this episode Steve promotes the Effects Loop raffle to support the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Ryan talks about the Walrus Audio EB-10. Photographic representations of things we talked about 1. Melted Squier 2. Astrology predictions and guitar pedals 3. Wakey wakey, fuzz fuzz fuzz 4. Has there been a slump in pedal innovation? 5. CD Player Guitar This week's song was sent by Dave Owens of Names Without Numbers and is called "Goodnight"   Support this show: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcast Buy Something on Reverb: https://reverb.grsm.io/60cyclehum Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/60cyclehum/ Instagram and Twitter @60cyclehum  Want to demo with us? https://60cyclehumcast.com/marketing-packages/ Cables by Sinasoid: http://www.sinasoid.com

If the episode features an annoying click track, delete the episode and redownload it, sorry for the inconvenience. :-(  This show is brought to you by:Sweetwater Guitar Month Giveaway D'Addario Auto Lock Straps Chase Bliss Audio  Wrist Grips Use code 60Cycle15 for 15% off! In this episode Steve promotes The Effects Loop raffle for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and sports a rad Walrus Audio hat. Look here! 1. Fry Guitar 2. Fender Relic...templates? 3. Turtle guitar 4. What's up with the lack of diversity in the gear world?  5. Custom Gibson Q This week's song was sent by Isaiah Dominguez and is called "Holy Ghost" Support this show: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcast Buy Something on Reverb: https://reverb.grsm.io/60cyclehum Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/60cyclehum/ Instagram and Twitter @60cyclehum  Want to demo with us? https://60cyclehumcast.com/marketing-packages/ Cables by Sinasoid: http://www.sinasoid.com

This week, we continue our examination of representation in Trek as Thad Hait joins the show to talk neuroatypicality in Star Trek. Characters like Spock, Data, and Seven of Nine often struggle with expressing their emotions and when relating to their fellow crew members, things that many Trek fans on the autistic spectrum find all too familiar. Even though these characters weren't created with autism in mind, they still have served as an inspiration to those on the spectrum and can serve as an important educational tool for neurotypicals. During the show, we talk about the importance of depicting neurodiversity in Trek, Data's (obvious) emotions, dispelling the "superpowers" myth, Odo's fixation on routine, how Trek compares to Big Bang, Seven dumping Chakotay, meeting party aliens, and an Alphas shout-out!Does Sybok drink Maibock?Follow Thad on Twitter and check out Delta Flyer Pod and Stargate Weekly!http://twitter.com/tyranicushttp://twitter.com/deltaflyerpodhttp://twitter.com/stargateweeklyTo find out more about autism spectrum disorder or to lend your support, visit the Autistic Self Advocacy Network!https://autisticadvocacy.org/Listen to the new JET Network show, Virtual Theater!http://twitter.com/virtualtheaterxTake our internet radio survey and listen to JET Radio!http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3ZRJNRhttp://streaming.live365.com/a35260Join our crew on Patreon and get access to our live episodes, DS9/VOY recaps and more!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodClick through our Amazon link on enterprisingindividuals.com to support the show!http://www.enterprisingindividuals.comhttps://www.amazon.com/?tag=jet01-20&linkCode=ezFollow us on Twitter and Facebook for Trek news and updates!http://www.twitter.com/eistpodhttp://www.facebook.com/eistpod

This week, we continue our examination of representation in Trek as Thad Hait joins the show to talk neuroatypicality in Star Trek. Characters like Spock, Data, and Seven of Nine often struggle with expressing their emotions and when relating to their fellow crew members, things that many Trek fans on the autistic spectrum find all too familiar. Even though these characters weren't created with autism in mind, they still have served as an inspiration to those on the spectrum and can serve as an important educational tool for neurotypicals. During the show, we talk about the importance of depicting neurodiversity in Trek, Data's (obvious) emotions, dispelling the "superpowers" myth, Odo's fixation on routine, how Trek compares to Big Bang, Seven dumping Chakotay, meeting party aliens, and an Alphas shout-out!Does Sybok drink Maibock?Follow Thad on Twitter and check out Delta Flyer Pod and Stargate Weekly!http://twitter.com/tyranicushttp://twitter.com/deltaflyerpodhttp://twitter.com/stargateweeklyTo find out more about autism spectrum disorder or to lend your support, visit the Autistic Self Advocacy Network!https://autisticadvocacy.org/Listen to the new JET Network show, Virtual Theater!http://twitter.com/virtualtheaterxTake our internet radio survey and listen to JET Radio!http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3ZRJNRhttp://streaming.live365.com/a35260Join our crew on Patreon and get access to our live episodes, DS9/VOY recaps and more!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodClick through our Amazon link on enterprisingindividuals.com to support the show!http://www.enterprisingindividuals.comhttps://www.amazon.com/?tag=jet01-20&linkCode=ezFollow us on Twitter and Facebook for Trek news and updates!http://www.twitter.com/eistpodhttp://www.facebook.com/eistpod

The boys travel back to 1998 to change history (and inadvertently alter the course of cutlery). Ada speaks to autistic artists to know what the media gets wrong in its portrayal of autism. Back in the studio, Jonathan and Chris discuss why it looks like rates of autism are increasing, the likely cause of autism spectrum disorder, interventions real and imaginary, and how long you have to wait to get a diagnosis (Jonathan's reaction will surprise you). Also: what's happening with measles cases in New York; the mere thought of coffee leads to… what?; and our second winner takes home the coveted prize in our on-going raffle.    Vox pop by Ada McVean of the McGill Office for Science and Society.   Jingle by Jillian Correia of Roctavio Canada.   Additional music by Seth Donnelly and Kevin MacLeod.   Theme music: "Troll of the Mountain Swing" by the Underscore Orkestra.   To contribute to The Body of Evidence, go to our Patreon page at: http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/.   Patrons get a bonus show on Patreon called “Digressions”! Check it out!   Links mentioned by the artists interviewed: * AspiGurl web comic: https://aspigurl.com * Sara Luterman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/slooterman * Autistic Self-Advocacy Network: https://autisticadvocacy.org * Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network: https://awnnetwork.org * Autistics United Canada: https://www.autisticsunitedca.org * Autistics 4 Autistics Ontario: https://a4aontario.com

Hello and welcome to Day in Washington, your disability policy podcast. I’m your host Day Al-Mohamed working to make sure you stay informed.  This is the Disability Report for March 2019. JUSTICE:   March 1st is known within the disability community as the Disability Day of Mourning. It is the day when the disability community comes together to remember the victims of filicide – people with disabilities who were murdered by their family members. Vigils are held on March 1st in cities around the world. Recognized since 2012, the vigils have been supported by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, ADAPT, Not Dead Yet, the National Council on Independent Living, the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund and other disability rights organizations. In March 2017, the Ruderman Foundation issued a report that provided more concrete numbers to the number of people with disabilities murdered by their caregivers. They documented more than 200 deaths from 2011 to 2015. And of course, that is only those that merited media attention. There currently is no way to capture all of these murders based on disability. And perhaps what is more disturbing is the public perception and media focus on the killer rather than on the victim. It is seen as a “mercy” or as “ending suffering” or an “overwhelmed caregiver” in fact blaming the victim for their own death. One person with disabilities is killed by a parent or caregiver each week and the Disability Day of Mourning is a recognition of those lives taken, and lives forgotten as worth less than those of able bodied. On Media Coverage of Murder of People with Disabilities by their Caregivers - https://issuu.com/rudermanfoundation/docs/murders_by_caregivers_wp_final_fina   DEFINITIONS: Words matter. We know this. We’ve been told this over and over. James Skoufis of the 39th Senate District of the State of New York is taking that to heart. He is the sponsor of Senate Bill S4276. The bill makes technical corrections to references to the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, changing it to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. It is not an office for the condition, but for people. Legislation for changes in statute the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities - https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s4276   HEALTHCARE:  The Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation and Gulf Coast Community Foundation commissioned the University of South Florida to conduct a scan of mental health services in May 2018. The goal was to identify strengths and gaps in the system and prioritize ways to make the system work for youth and families. The study revealed the annual economic cost of untreated mental illness for children and young adults in Sarasota County is nearly $86.2 million. This is primarily from suicide, criminal justice, education, and worker productivity. Roughly 15 percent of Sarasota County’s residents are under 18 years old, or around 60,488. About one in five experiences a severe mental disorder during their life. Half of all chronic illness begins by the age of 14, and three-quarters by the age of 24. Florida ranks 50th in mental health services, according to the Florida Policy Institute. The state has the third-highest percentage of mentally ill persons who are also uninsured. In 2014, the state provided just $36.05 per person in support of mental health services, less than one-third of the U.S. average of $125.90. The study specifically highlighted a lack of inpatient care, residential treatment programs, independent living options for adults, case management, post-discharge services from crisis stabilization units, and youth psychiatric treatment. The study doesn’t solve the problem but it puts hard numbers and a price to what many disability and mental health advocates have known for years. Sarasota County Mental Health Scan - https://barancikfoundation.org/campaigns/mental-health-scan/

Rrrrn and Tiberius sit down with local anti-ableist organizer Garrett Winters to discuss issues within both the left and society in general as they relate to how we treat the disabled among us and how we can overcome this. For those who want to learn more about what we discussed and take that and run with it, here's Garrett's list of links and further readings as well as their PayPal support link: ------------------------------------ Personal page An Articulate Autistic (https://www.facebook.com/articulateautistic/) Platform for marginalized voices to be heard which is always recruiting (tell people to contact the page for details) The Outcast (https://www.facebook.com/TheOutcastPost/) and the accompanying blog The Outcast Post (https://theoutcast.info/) The Revolution Needs All Kinds of Minds: on Slacktivism and Ableism (https://theoutcast.info/the-revolution-needs-all-kinds-of-minds-on-slacktivism-and-ableism-2/) is a key post related to stuff I mentioned in the podcast and in the beginning are (https://www.autistichoya.com/2013/08/critiquing-temple-grandin.html), (https://ballastexistenz.wordpress.com/2006/04/27/temple-grandin-devalues-us-again-in-print-this-time/), and (https://ballastexistenz.wordpress.com/2006/01/08/temple-grandin-displaying-near-textbook-hfaas-elitism/) about Temple Grandin Ally's Guide for Autism Acceptance Month (https://theoutcast.info/autism-acceptance-month-guide/) is something I made before I left to help allies help autistics by taking direct action regarding Autism $peaks, A Red Rage #RedInstead (https://theoutcast.info/a-red-rage-redinstead/) was my Autism Acceptance article from a couple years back and is one of my favorite articles, my other is You're Not As Important As You Think: on "Being Divisive" (https://theoutcast.info/youre-not-as-important-as-you-think-on-being-divisive/) Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (https://autisticadvocacy.networkforgood.com/projects/23616-your-gift-will-help-empower-the-autistic-community) and Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network (https://awnnetwork.org/donate-to-awn/) are both good orgs also if people want to support me it's...very hard to find a job that's not overloading and I have been searching for a long time so here's my Paypal (https://www.paypal.me/GarrettWinters)"

Politics and religion. The topics you aren't supposed to talk about, but can't ignore these days. Nish Weiseth (author, speaker, podcast host) is on to help us understand the disturbing relationship between Evangelicals and right wing politicians in the U.S. and what a faithful response could look like. Nish, along with Amy Sullivan, is the co-host of Impolite Company, a podcast that covers religions and politics with depth and insight. Nish's op-ed pieces have been featured in Cosmopolitan and Christianity Today, and she authored the book Speak: How Your Story Can Change the World. Check out more from Nish at https://www.nishweiseth.com/. Don't forget to head over to Theology Corner for like-minded voices, and check out Light Theory if you enjoyed the intro and outro music.   A couple of great organizations we mention in this episode: Autistic Self Advocacy Network and Refugee Council USA.

Today we interview Julia Bascom, Executive Director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. We talk about Autism Awareness...or is it Autism Acceptance?? Also, we travel 20 years into the future to talk about what Julia envisions for our world and autistic people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/think-inclusive/support

There is a growing nexus between the autism spectrum and trans identity which we'll explore as we take an in-depth look at the lives of Autistic people in the Bay Area. Host Mark Romoser and guest Tracy Garza are both Autistic. Tracy will outline an initiative to make San Francisco, with its large trans population, into an Autistic-friendly city. Tracy also will give us a glimpse into a new coping technique for Autistic people. Finally, the two will talk about the lives of Autistic people taken by caregivers, police and others. Tracy Garza is a founding member of the Transgender Law Center in San Francisco, a current member of the LGBT advisory committee of the Human Rights Commission of San Francisco and was the emcee of the recent Day of Mourning sponsored by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network. The post Autism and Trans Identity appeared first on KPFA.

What the? It's a special bonus episode of So Wizard Podcast! This weekend we were delighted to be a part of the Wolfking Studios 24 hour podcasting marathon to benefit the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN). In our allotted hour we learn about Aubreys personal experience with autism and then launch into a discussion of cartoon to movie adaptations, the best live action Batman and......duck boobs? If you couldn't join us at 3am you now can listen here and pretend you were there! ALWAYS FREE to subscribe on Itunes, listen on Stitcher Radio or right on our website! Special thanks to Wolfking Studios for having us on, and to Kari Simms from the Trivia Geeks Podcast for hosting! Check out the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Instagram! Support the show by buying a T shirt! Check out our website!

Listen to the first ever LIVE Failing up broadcast from The Hollywood Improv! This episode takes a more lighthearted approach to the subject of failure. Eden and Guy sat down with three of our generation's most successful writers/executive producers, Danny Zuker (Modern Family), Alec Sulkin (Family Guy) and Mike Scully (The Simpsons) and talked about what it took for them to become successful. We also play a game called "Who Tweeted It" for charity. Listen! Danny's charity: Autistic Self Advocacy Network http://autisticadvocacy.org/ Alec's Charity: The Rape Foundation https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1411292 Mike's Charity: Boys and Girls Club of America http://www.bgca.org/Pages/index.aspx

Sponsored by Emory's Disability Studies Initiative, Ari Ne'eman, president of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and member of the President's National Council on Disability, delivers a talk on "Autism and the Disability Community: The Politics of Neurodiversity, Causation and Cure" (October 29, 2013). The Disability Studies Initiative at Emory is a new working group (beginning Fall 2013) generated across departments and schools that is dedicated to interdisciplinary research and teaching by faculty and students. The Initiative is led by a group of faculty and students who are interested in the social, cultural, historical, political, and legal dimensions of disability in our world. http://www.disabilitystudies.emory.edu

A conversation between Ari Ne'eman, president of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and member of the President's National Council on Disability, and Maria Town, an Emory alum who currently works at the US Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. The conversation was moderated by Dr. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson (October 28, 2013). The Disability Studies Initiative at Emory is a new working group (beginning Fall 2013) generated across departments and schools that is dedicated to interdisciplinary research and teaching by faculty and students. The Initiative is led by a group of faculty and students who are interested in the social, cultural, historical, political, and legal dimensions of disability in our world. http://www.disabilitystudies.emory.edu

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: #19 "Congressional Hearing on Autism" Runtime: 44:18 (21.5 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: For the first time in over 10 years, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform met last week to discuss autism. As one parent wrote about the hearings, “the Troops have landed in Normandy.” Leaders from the CDC, NIH, Autism Speaks, Autism Society of America, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network as well as other organizations shared their testimonies with and answered questions from representatives. In this episode, we discuss these monumental hearings and relevant issues. To view the entire hearing (almost 4 hours!) and read various testimonies: http://1.usa.gov/TNABVk Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.