08-01-2006, 06:11 AM
I was recently informed about a Council on Asperger's in my state that is convening on the issue of whether or not to include the diagnosis for adults as state-services worthy.
[State of California - State Council on Developmental Disabilities - Area
Board XI
Meeting Location: Area Board XI, 2000 E. Fourth Street, Suite 115,
Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Date/Time: 07/11; 7:00pm
Contact Information: 714-558-4404]
I was informed by this same source (I had been unaware of this) that as the disability laws exist there are no services allotted to adults with Asperger's. I was wondering what others' positions on this issue are; I mean, from the Autism Rights perspective, how does one claim disability status to make sure that people who have a practical need for services get them but at the same time eschew the disability label? I guess I'm just trying to inform anyone in the area of the meeting and talk theory; to get an idea of you guys' thoughts on the matter. Also, I was thinking of going to this meeting to give my two cents but I should have my two cents straight in my own head before I give them. I feel that without disabling comorbidities and neurotypical prejudices there are no disadvantages to aspieness. It, in and of itself, is not a disability, so why would I advocate for state services for other aspies? Your thoughts are welcome.
[State of California - State Council on Developmental Disabilities - Area
Board XI
Meeting Location: Area Board XI, 2000 E. Fourth Street, Suite 115,
Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Date/Time: 07/11; 7:00pm
Contact Information: 714-558-4404]
I was informed by this same source (I had been unaware of this) that as the disability laws exist there are no services allotted to adults with Asperger's. I was wondering what others' positions on this issue are; I mean, from the Autism Rights perspective, how does one claim disability status to make sure that people who have a practical need for services get them but at the same time eschew the disability label? I guess I'm just trying to inform anyone in the area of the meeting and talk theory; to get an idea of you guys' thoughts on the matter. Also, I was thinking of going to this meeting to give my two cents but I should have my two cents straight in my own head before I give them. I feel that without disabling comorbidities and neurotypical prejudices there are no disadvantages to aspieness. It, in and of itself, is not a disability, so why would I advocate for state services for other aspies? Your thoughts are welcome.