Self-advocacy resources

"Welcome To The Autistic Community"

a video by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network



Self-advocacy guides:


Living Independently on the Autism Spectrum - a book by Lynne Soroya

Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates - a PDF document

Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum - a book of essays compiled by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network

Navigating College: A Handbook on Self Advocacy Written for Autistic Students from Autistic Adults - a book of essays compiled by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network

Empowering Leadership: A Systems Change Guide for Autistic College Students and Those With Other Disabilities - a book of essays compiled by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network



Documents that can help you advocate for your rights:


Legal documents

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - "No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States, as defined in section 705 (20) of this title, shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

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