Happy 5th Anniversary, Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Happy Five Year Anniversary ASAN! Tonight, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s celebration will take place at The National Press Club in Washington, DC from 6:30–9:00 pm.

The 1st Annual Award for Exceptional Services to the Autistic Community will be given to Kathryn Bjornstad and Autism Women’s Network Director of Networking, Corina Becker. Bjornstad and Becker are the creators of Autistics Speaking Day. This award is given to those who have helped to build the Autistic community through exceptional advocacy, ingenuity or service.

Special Guest: Commissioner Sharon Lewis, ADD Honoree: Ms. Nancy Thaler, Executive Director, NASDDDS.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary, SERS Special Announcement: Ms. Subha V. Barry, Senior VP, Freddie Mac.

Cocktails, hor d’oeuvres and dessert will be served. Proceeds will support ASAN advocacy work and programs for the coming year and allow ASAN to continue working to empower disabled people across the country.