Living with Autism in the Community
This resource is a blog post. Kristofor Medina shares how it is to live with autism in the community. He shares his experience with anxiety and sensory overload. He asks…
Read MoreBeing an Ally in the Self-Advocacy Movement
This resource is a PowerPoint presentation. Presenters discuss 10 tips to be a great ally to people with disabilities. They explain where allies can offer support. A resource list is…
Read MoreEqual Employment for Persons with Disabilities
This resource is a blog post. Max Barrows shares the importance of persons with disabilities having real jobs with real pay. He explains why sheltered workshops are bad. He lists…
Read MoreBullying is No Fun For Anyone
This resource is a blog post. Maisie LaJeunesse explains that people with disabilities often experience bullying. She talks about the “R” word and why it is not okay to use…
Read MoreAre You Prepared?
This resource is a blog post. Max Barrows talks about how to prepare for an emergency as a person with Autism. He lists the disasters that happen in the U.S.…
Read MoreBasic Self-Advocacy Workshop: How to be a Strong Self-Advocate
This resource is one of our six basic self-advocacy workshops. It is for 20 people or less. This workshop teaches participants important tools like how to make decisions and speak…
Read MoreLiving with Autism in the Classroom
This resource is a blog post. Kristofor Medina shares how it was to live with autism at school. He typed to communicate since third grade. He shares a message to…
Read MoreRelationships for Sons and Daughters with Disabilities
This resource is a blog post. Max Barrows writes to parents of people with disabilities. He explains that true inclusion means that sons and daughters with disabilities will have relationships…
Read MorePromoting Autism Acceptance
This resource is a blog post. Nicole LeBlanc shares the importance of emphasizing strengths when talking about adults with autism. She gives examples of strengths. She provides 10 ideas of…
Read MoreWords Matter
This resource is a blog post. Max Barrows talks about the Respectful Language Bill proposed by Green Mountain Self-Advocates. It was passed into law in Vermont in 2014. He explains…
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