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Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh - helping autistic people to help each other.
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· Mar 27
Several of Scotland's Autistic People's Organisations have put together a joint manifesto ahead of May's Scottish Parliament elections.
This is about human rights, justice and inclusion. These actions would make life better for a great many people - Autistic and not.
amase.org.uk/joint-manife...
This is about human rights, justice and inclusion. These actions would make life better for a great many people - Autistic and not.
amase.org.uk/joint-manife...
Some of us attended yesterday's Edinburgh vigil for Professor Jason Arday, the Black Autistic academic who recently died after being hounded relentlessly by the UK (and international) media.
Vigil for Professor Jason Arday held in Edinburgh
A vigil was held for Jason Arday on Saturday afternoon, organised by Educators for Peace and supported by Stand Up to Racism and other organisations....
A vigil was held for Jason Arday on Saturday afternoon, organised by Educators for Peace and supported by Stand Up to Racism and other organisations....
Vigil for Professor Jason Arday held in Edinburgh
A vigil was held for Jason Arday on Saturday afternoon, organised by Educators for Peace and supported by Stand Up to Racism and other organisations. Professor Arday was the youngest black professor appointed by Cambridge in 2023. He was found dead in London on 14 August 2026, after weeks of media coverage of allegations of plagiarism in articles he wrote, as well as some of his other more practical achievements such as marathon running. A small audience gathered on the grassy area outside The Scottish Parliament, with two MSPs were in the crowd - Q Manivannan and Kate Nevens - although they did not speak to the rally.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
August 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Some of us attended yesterday's Edinburgh vigil for Professor Jason Arday, the Black Autistic academic who recently died after being hounded relentlessly by the UK (and international) media.
Reposted by AMASE
If you are concerned about the media’s treatment of Jason Arday, please spend 10 seconds signing this important letter, and then please share it. It is crucial that urgent action is taken by everyone immediately:
goodlawproject.org/petition/jas...
goodlawproject.org/petition/jas...
Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
goodlawproject.org
August 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM
If you are concerned about the media’s treatment of Jason Arday, please spend 10 seconds signing this important letter, and then please share it. It is crucial that urgent action is taken by everyone immediately:
goodlawproject.org/petition/jas...
goodlawproject.org/petition/jas...
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We sincerely wish Jason's family our condolences and solidarity, and vow to keep fighting for justice.
At SEMA many of us needed time to process this news as we watched the past month's onslaught of articles against him and the wider neurodivergent community from many angles.
At SEMA many of us needed time to process this news as we watched the past month's onslaught of articles against him and the wider neurodivergent community from many angles.
August 17, 2026 at 8:07 AM
We sincerely wish Jason's family our condolences and solidarity, and vow to keep fighting for justice.
At SEMA many of us needed time to process this news as we watched the past month's onslaught of articles against him and the wider neurodivergent community from many angles.
At SEMA many of us needed time to process this news as we watched the past month's onslaught of articles against him and the wider neurodivergent community from many angles.
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Inclusion Scotland is inviting disabled people to share their experiences of third spaces, like libraries, parks, museums, community centres, leisure facilities, clubs and groups.
The survey closes on 21st August, with Easy Read and plain-text versions available.
Take part:
The survey closes on 21st August, with Easy Read and plain-text versions available.
Take part:
Tell Us About Your Experiences of Third Spaces
Inclusion Scotland wants to hear from disabled people about your experiences of third spaces. Third spaces are places beyond home, work or education where people can connect with others and take…
buff.ly
July 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Inclusion Scotland is inviting disabled people to share their experiences of third spaces, like libraries, parks, museums, community centres, leisure facilities, clubs and groups.
The survey closes on 21st August, with Easy Read and plain-text versions available.
Take part:
The survey closes on 21st August, with Easy Read and plain-text versions available.
Take part:
Failures at multiple levels of the government and the NHS have led to similarly disastrous situations all over Scotland - for adults and children alike.
We welcome the Scottish Government's efforts to ensure support doesn't depend on diagnosis, but support, too, is in short supply.
We welcome the Scottish Government's efforts to ensure support doesn't depend on diagnosis, but support, too, is in short supply.
August 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Failures at multiple levels of the government and the NHS have led to similarly disastrous situations all over Scotland - for adults and children alike.
We welcome the Scottish Government's efforts to ensure support doesn't depend on diagnosis, but support, too, is in short supply.
We welcome the Scottish Government's efforts to ensure support doesn't depend on diagnosis, but support, too, is in short supply.
A quick reminder that this year's Autistic Pride Picnic is THIS SATURDAY on the Meadows. All are welcome. Autistic social interaction styles are expected but not required.
Details at the link. No need to sign up, but if you do you'll get a reminder, and an update if we get rained off or something.
Details at the link. No need to sign up, but if you do you'll get a reminder, and an update if we get rained off or something.
We're hosting our 7th Autistic Pride Picnic on Sat 8th August: luma.com/a4qyd756
This is chance to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the grass. We're also running an open mic and a swap shop this year.
#AutisticPrideEdinburgh #AutisticPride
This is chance to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the grass. We're also running an open mic and a swap shop this year.
#AutisticPrideEdinburgh #AutisticPride
Autistic Pride Picnic 2026 · Luma
What:
The seventh Edinburgh Autistic Pride Picnic. An opportunity to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the…
luma.com
August 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
A quick reminder that this year's Autistic Pride Picnic is THIS SATURDAY on the Meadows. All are welcome. Autistic social interaction styles are expected but not required.
Details at the link. No need to sign up, but if you do you'll get a reminder, and an update if we get rained off or something.
Details at the link. No need to sign up, but if you do you'll get a reminder, and an update if we get rained off or something.
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Guess what?
The sign-up page for the next @aat-transcribes.bsky.social event is ready!
Next week, I'm hosting a free workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression & Ignorance for Social Researchers.
Come hang out!
funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com/august-works...
The sign-up page for the next @aat-transcribes.bsky.social event is ready!
Next week, I'm hosting a free workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression & Ignorance for Social Researchers.
Come hang out!
funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com/august-works...
Join our free August workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression & Ignorance
Join us on the second Thursday of the month for our next workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression and Ignorance for Social Researchers
funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com
August 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Guess what?
The sign-up page for the next @aat-transcribes.bsky.social event is ready!
Next week, I'm hosting a free workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression & Ignorance for Social Researchers.
Come hang out!
funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com/august-works...
The sign-up page for the next @aat-transcribes.bsky.social event is ready!
Next week, I'm hosting a free workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression & Ignorance for Social Researchers.
Come hang out!
funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com/august-works...
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Also in time for Disability Pride Month, I want to call attention to how as more recognize that autistic women & girls & autistics assigned female at birth are autistic & disabled, the injustices in how the autism field responds to threats to its power to make abrupt, false, restrictive decisions 1/
For the online, part-time MSc Psychology and Learning Disability (autism, ID, neurodivergence) students can study from anywhere in world for the same price.
Joy as @uoppald.bsky.social graduates met one another and staff face to face for the first time at graduation.
www.port.ac.uk/study/course...
Joy as @uoppald.bsky.social graduates met one another and staff face to face for the first time at graduation.
www.port.ac.uk/study/course...
July 31, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Also in time for Disability Pride Month, I want to call attention to how as more recognize that autistic women & girls & autistics assigned female at birth are autistic & disabled, the injustices in how the autism field responds to threats to its power to make abrupt, false, restrictive decisions 1/
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As autistic ppl increasingly become aware of being autistic, those who learn from blogs & social media tend to have *more accurate* autism knowledge:
link.springer.com/article/10.1... but they don't rely on social media to make decision but to find community: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 5/
link.springer.com/article/10.1... but they don't rely on social media to make decision but to find community: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 5/
Brief Report: Learning About Autism: Is the Source of Autism Knowledge Associated with Differences in Autism Knowledge, Autism Identity, and Experiences of Stigma - Journal of Autism and Developmental...
People on the autism spectrum can learn about autism from various sources, likely differing in the information, portrayal, and discussion they offer. The present study investigates where autistic peop...
link.springer.com
July 31, 2026 at 7:05 PM
As autistic ppl increasingly become aware of being autistic, those who learn from blogs & social media tend to have *more accurate* autism knowledge:
link.springer.com/article/10.1... but they don't rely on social media to make decision but to find community: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 5/
link.springer.com/article/10.1... but they don't rely on social media to make decision but to find community: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 5/
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“Language choices are important, as they shape attitudes about autism and people's understanding of what it means to be an autistic person.
Now more than ever, researchers are taking autistic perspectives into account in their writing, and we applaud these changes.”
Now more than ever, researchers are taking autistic perspectives into account in their writing, and we applaud these changes.”
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
journals.sagepub.com
July 24, 2026 at 12:44 PM
“Language choices are important, as they shape attitudes about autism and people's understanding of what it means to be an autistic person.
Now more than ever, researchers are taking autistic perspectives into account in their writing, and we applaud these changes.”
Now more than ever, researchers are taking autistic perspectives into account in their writing, and we applaud these changes.”
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Disabled people’s responses to the Timms Review — 38,000 to be exact — lay bare a “dehumanising” PIP system: “vitally necessary” yet “unfit for purpose”.
Responses from disabled people detail "soul-destroying" DWP PIP assessments
Disabled people’s responses to the Timms Review lay bare a “dehumanising” PIP system: “vitally necessary” yet “unfit for purpose”
www.thecanary.co
July 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Disabled people’s responses to the Timms Review — 38,000 to be exact — lay bare a “dehumanising” PIP system: “vitally necessary” yet “unfit for purpose”.
We're hosting our 7th Autistic Pride Picnic on Sat 8th August: luma.com/a4qyd756
This is chance to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the grass. We're also running an open mic and a swap shop this year.
#AutisticPrideEdinburgh #AutisticPride
This is chance to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the grass. We're also running an open mic and a swap shop this year.
#AutisticPrideEdinburgh #AutisticPride
Autistic Pride Picnic 2026 · Luma
What:
The seventh Edinburgh Autistic Pride Picnic. An opportunity to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the…
luma.com
July 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM
We're hosting our 7th Autistic Pride Picnic on Sat 8th August: luma.com/a4qyd756
This is chance to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the grass. We're also running an open mic and a swap shop this year.
#AutisticPrideEdinburgh #AutisticPride
This is chance to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the grass. We're also running an open mic and a swap shop this year.
#AutisticPrideEdinburgh #AutisticPride
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UK disability organisations and individuals #starterpack
We’ve got 150 in the pack
If you have suggestions for a 2nd pack, please let me know and I’ll start one up
go.bsky.app/VesYzi6
#disability #UK
We’ve got 150 in the pack
If you have suggestions for a 2nd pack, please let me know and I’ll start one up
go.bsky.app/VesYzi6
#disability #UK
November 29, 2024 at 10:21 PM
UK disability organisations and individuals #starterpack
We’ve got 150 in the pack
If you have suggestions for a 2nd pack, please let me know and I’ll start one up
go.bsky.app/VesYzi6
#disability #UK
We’ve got 150 in the pack
If you have suggestions for a 2nd pack, please let me know and I’ll start one up
go.bsky.app/VesYzi6
#disability #UK
Helen, together with friends of AMASE @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social and @autgeek.bsky.social - and with input from our members and others - has put together a very useful definition of neurodiversity-affirming spaces, and a beautiful zine about it.
After 25 years as an independent researcher, I got my first funding in 2025 and used it to ask: what is a neurodiversity-affirming space?
A working definition and zine, shaped with neurodivergent people. Not complete. Not final. A beginning.
helenkara.com/2026/06/30/t...
#Neurodiversity #Research
A working definition and zine, shaped with neurodivergent people. Not complete. Not final. A beginning.
helenkara.com/2026/06/30/t...
#Neurodiversity #Research
Towards A Definition of Neurodiversity-Affirming Space
In 2025, after 25 years as an independent researcher, I was awarded research funding for the first time. Not from the UK – I have written elsewhere about how independent researchers are not eligibl…
helenkara.com
July 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Helen, together with friends of AMASE @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social and @autgeek.bsky.social - and with input from our members and others - has put together a very useful definition of neurodiversity-affirming spaces, and a beautiful zine about it.
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"The problem is that [CBT] frequently gets used wildly inappropriately. It’s like trying to use a frying pan for every job in the kitchen... the pan [isn't] defective because it can’t slice an onion or dry the dishes." jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-cbt-sui...
Is CBT suitable for Autistic people?
Why positionality matters more than modality
jadefarrington.substack.com
June 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
"The problem is that [CBT] frequently gets used wildly inappropriately. It’s like trying to use a frying pan for every job in the kitchen... the pan [isn't] defective because it can’t slice an onion or dry the dishes." jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-cbt-sui...
Edinburgh Pride is not generally the most accessible of events, but some of us will be there this Saturday!
Join us in the Radical Bloc at Edinburgh Pride this Saturday from quarter past noon, and find our stall at Teviot!
June 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Edinburgh Pride is not generally the most accessible of events, but some of us will be there this Saturday!
Reposted by AMASE
What's on online for Autistic Pride this Thursday?
Find events, resources and more in your free signposting guide at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...
Includes Autistic Pride events from @auroraconsulting.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @neurohubcommunity.org @autisticrealms.bsky.social
Find events, resources and more in your free signposting guide at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...
Includes Autistic Pride events from @auroraconsulting.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @neurohubcommunity.org @autisticrealms.bsky.social
🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition
Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Therapy
jadefarrington.substack.com
June 16, 2026 at 10:16 AM
What's on online for Autistic Pride this Thursday?
Find events, resources and more in your free signposting guide at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...
Includes Autistic Pride events from @auroraconsulting.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @neurohubcommunity.org @autisticrealms.bsky.social
Find events, resources and more in your free signposting guide at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...
Includes Autistic Pride events from @auroraconsulting.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @neurohubcommunity.org @autisticrealms.bsky.social
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Graeme Hart, 57, believes autism is a horrific scourge on humanity – but that there’s no reason for you, an autistic person, to be so uncivil about it.
“We can disagree and stay friends” says man who thinks you should be eugenicsed out of existence
A man who believes you can disagree on politics and “still love each other” also believes scientists should find out what caused you so someone like you never happens again, and you, personally,…
thedailytism.com
June 12, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Graeme Hart, 57, believes autism is a horrific scourge on humanity – but that there’s no reason for you, an autistic person, to be so uncivil about it.
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My @uoppald.bsky.social student @chloeapter.bsky.social is seeking more participants for her study on autistic people's experiences of being assigned a label like "challenging behaviour"/"problem behaviour" etc (like her). W/ enough participants, all going well, we hope to publish. Could you repost?
How do autistic adults make sense of being assigned the "challenging behaviour" label?
*RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS*
I am autistic & I have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label
Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
Email [email protected] to express interest/for more information
*RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS*
I am autistic & I have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label
Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
Email [email protected] to express interest/for more information
June 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
My @uoppald.bsky.social student @chloeapter.bsky.social is seeking more participants for her study on autistic people's experiences of being assigned a label like "challenging behaviour"/"problem behaviour" etc (like her). W/ enough participants, all going well, we hope to publish. Could you repost?
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Actually, diagnoses too often increase access to harmful behavioural (ABA) therapy by poorly trained, undersupervised workers who game the system for profits: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/o...
ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/
ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/
Opinion | Children With Autism Lose When the Focus Is on Profits
www.nytimes.com
June 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Actually, diagnoses too often increase access to harmful behavioural (ABA) therapy by poorly trained, undersupervised workers who game the system for profits: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/o...
ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/
ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/
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Tomorrow UK's House of Lords Committee will debate the Autism Act 2009 & new autism strategy. You can attend/watch below.
Dangerous time: Government harmfully claims autism may be overdiagnosed & right-wing thinktank below claims children should have (harmful) behavioural therapy, not diagnoses. 1/
Dangerous time: Government harmfully claims autism may be overdiagnosed & right-wing thinktank below claims children should have (harmful) behavioural therapy, not diagnoses. 1/
June 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Tomorrow UK's House of Lords Committee will debate the Autism Act 2009 & new autism strategy. You can attend/watch below.
Dangerous time: Government harmfully claims autism may be overdiagnosed & right-wing thinktank below claims children should have (harmful) behavioural therapy, not diagnoses. 1/
Dangerous time: Government harmfully claims autism may be overdiagnosed & right-wing thinktank below claims children should have (harmful) behavioural therapy, not diagnoses. 1/
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🚨DR UK's Statement on the EHRC's New Code of Practice
"We are appalled at implications that an adequate workaround is trans people using Disabled toilets instead. We will not be used as a loophole in the wider erosion of trans rights."
Full statement👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...
"We are appalled at implications that an adequate workaround is trans people using Disabled toilets instead. We will not be used as a loophole in the wider erosion of trans rights."
Full statement👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...
June 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM
🚨DR UK's Statement on the EHRC's New Code of Practice
"We are appalled at implications that an adequate workaround is trans people using Disabled toilets instead. We will not be used as a loophole in the wider erosion of trans rights."
Full statement👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...
"We are appalled at implications that an adequate workaround is trans people using Disabled toilets instead. We will not be used as a loophole in the wider erosion of trans rights."
Full statement👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...
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Call for Participants - UK Autistic LGBTQ+ Parents
Please see my research poster for more information and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested :)
See alt text for information within the poster.
#AutismResearch #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQParents #Neurodivergent #QueerParents
Please see my research poster for more information and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested :)
See alt text for information within the poster.
#AutismResearch #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQParents #Neurodivergent #QueerParents
May 30, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Call for Participants - UK Autistic LGBTQ+ Parents
Please see my research poster for more information and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested :)
See alt text for information within the poster.
#AutismResearch #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQParents #Neurodivergent #QueerParents
Please see my research poster for more information and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested :)
See alt text for information within the poster.
#AutismResearch #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQParents #Neurodivergent #QueerParents
There is significant crossover between the trans and Autistic populations, and also between the lines of attack used against both communities.
All solidarity is appreciated.
All solidarity is appreciated.
I thought I'd make a thread of some of the things that people who care about trans rights people and human rights could do to help. We really need more cis people stepping up.
• Post about it sometimes. Make sure people who see you online know that you're aware of what's going on, and you care.
• Post about it sometimes. Make sure people who see you online know that you're aware of what's going on, and you care.
"Taken as a whole, this is the most profound rollback of the rights of a minority in my lifetime."
A useful primer on how trans people's human rights have been wrecked in the UK, and what it tells us about the country's politics more broadly.
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-end-of-t...
A useful primer on how trans people's human rights have been wrecked in the UK, and what it tells us about the country's politics more broadly.
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-end-of-t...
May 29, 2026 at 12:12 PM
There is significant crossover between the trans and Autistic populations, and also between the lines of attack used against both communities.
All solidarity is appreciated.
All solidarity is appreciated.
Congratulations to everyone in receipt of one of these awards, including AMASE Committee member @gideongregory.bsky.social!
Some really exciting projects getting funded.
It's not a lot of money by many organisations' standards, but we know what Autistic people can achieve with passion and support!
Some really exciting projects getting funded.
It's not a lot of money by many organisations' standards, but we know what Autistic people can achieve with passion and support!
We’re proud to announce the recipients of the NAT Founders Award 2026, celebrating bold, inspiring projects created and led by Autistic people across the UK.
Discover the successful applicants and the incredible work they’re bringing to life here: nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/nat-founders...
Discover the successful applicants and the incredible work they’re bringing to life here: nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/nat-founders...
NAT Founders Award – Successful Projects 2026
We are delighted to announce the successful recipients of the NAT Founders Award 2026, celebrating inspiring projects led by Autistic individuals across the UK. The National Autistic Taskforce esta…
nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk
May 27, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Congratulations to everyone in receipt of one of these awards, including AMASE Committee member @gideongregory.bsky.social!
Some really exciting projects getting funded.
It's not a lot of money by many organisations' standards, but we know what Autistic people can achieve with passion and support!
Some really exciting projects getting funded.
It's not a lot of money by many organisations' standards, but we know what Autistic people can achieve with passion and support!