Fact Sheet: Autism NOW Fact Sheet: Self-Advocacy
The Autism NOW fact sheet on self-advocacy explains the beliefs of those who practice self-advocacy and describes where and how you can take part.
Guide: Welcome to the Autistic Community
This handbook, produced by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network with support from the Autism NOW Center, offers an introduction to the autistic community and is a valuable resource for newly-diagnosed individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Report: NCI Data Brief: What does NCI Tell Us About People with Autism? – An Update
This data brief reveals differences in individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder in regards to demographics, medical/psychological information, services received and supports needed.
Website: Alliance for Full Participation
Through events and initiatives, the Alliance for Full Participation advocates for a policy and social agenda in support of full participation, specifically in the areas of employment.
Website: Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils on Developmental Disabilities (ITACC)
Through ITACC, NACDD administers technical assistance to its network of Councils and provides a platform to share information.
Guide: Kids As Self Advocates: Travel Tip Sheet: Things to Remember When You Go On Trips!
This tip sheet provides travel planning tips and suggestions for young individuals with disabilities.
Guide: Kids As Self-Advocates: Getting a Job: Building Your Interview Skills
This sheet, provided by KASA, provides tips to young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities on how to prepare for a job interview.
Info Sheet: PACER Center: Be Your Own Best Advocate
This document addresses the importance of self-advocacy – a skill that can help young adults with disabilities obtain what they need and make their own choices.
Website: Autism After 16
This website is dedicated to providing breaking news, articles, essays and opinion columns about issues relevant to the autism community such as transition, employment, housing, finances, health, and more.
Guide: University of Illinois at Chicago: Express Yourself! Assessing Self-Determination in Your Life
This guide, provided by the National Research & Training Center on Psychiatric Disability at the University of Illinois at Chicago, offers a definition of self-determination.
