The Washington Post Black, autistic and out of prison, Matthew Rushin becomes an advocate The 23-year-old from Virginia Beach is talking about his experience in the hope that it will help others Perspective by Theresa Vargas at The Washington Post Read the article here >> Note: This is a very important read and also has a …
Autistic Voices on Autistic History | May 1, 2022
Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com THE AUTISTIC ARCHIVE: NEW PROJECT DOCUMENTS 30 YEARS OF OUR COMMUNITY’S HISTORY Interview with Ira Eidle with Anne Borden The movement for autistic rights has been building momentum for decades, but we’re often so busy doing the work of advocacy and activism that we neglect to document our projects. …
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Autistic Voices & More On Healthcare | April 2022
Autistic & Divergent Voices On the Impossibility of Getting Medical and Mental Health Care as an Autistic, Deaf, Black Woman with Chronic Illness Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/ GenesizC at Neuroclastic Hey Lovelies, Let’s talk about disbelief. What does that look like? Well, to be frank, it looks like me. I am a Disabled, Autistic, Deaf, Black Woman, and …
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From Autism Acceptance Is More Than A Buzzword To April And Accommodations | April 2022
Autistic & Divergent Voices Genetic Research & Autism ASAN April is Autism Acceptance month — and acceptance is more than a buzzword. Working toward acceptance means welcoming autistic people’s leadership on the issues that most affect our lives. Since Autism Acceptance Month began, the autistic community has made a tremendous cultural impact in terms of …
ASAN | Make Your Voice Heard For HCBS & ASAN Supports The Health Equity And Accountability Act | April 2022
Action Alert: Make your voice heard for HCBS now! Autistic Self Advocacy Network ASAN All too often, people with disabilities are told we aren’t worth investing in—but we know that our community deserves the supports …
Autism Fashion Is Weaponized Against Autistic People
https://www.facebook.com/546742822/posts/10158721058807823/ Eve Reiland This is Autistic fashion weaponized against Autistics - not support and not inclusion. Autistic fashion is made by non-Autistic people and marketed to non-Autistic people at Autistic people’s expense. Autistics are excluded in all areas …
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Autism Speaks Sponsor: TJ Maxx | #NotAnAutisticAlly
TJ Maxx: Not An Autistic Ally TJ Maxx has partnered with Autism Speaks since 2004. Each year, TJ Maxx hosts an in-store puzzle piece fundraising campaign and their employees are encouraged to participate and donate themselves. …
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