Autistic Self Advocacy Network

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• Overall, we rate the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) pro-science based on alignment with the consensus of science regarding autism.

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Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: VERY-HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 2006, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is an advocacy organization run by and for individuals on the autism spectrum. ASAN holds that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which Autistic people enjoy the same access, rights, and opportunities as all other people and that Autistic voices should be included in any public discourse on autism, whether in public policy, mass media, or other venues. ASAN is based in Washington, D.C.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through donations.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the website promotes autism acceptance through public policy initiatives, research reform and cross-disability collaboration, community outreach, college advocacy, publishing, and employment initiatives. News coverage is primarily about the network, such as this ASAN Welcomes Discussion Draft of HCBS Access Act. All articles and content reviewed are pro-science and do not deviate from the consensus on Autism.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) pro-science based on alignment with the consensus of science regarding autism. (D. Van Zandt 3/17/2017) Updated (3/15/2022)

Source: http://autisticadvocacy.org/