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Statement in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter

July 7, 2016

Autism Women’s Network remains committed to adding our voice to the fight for justice in marginalized communities. It’s with deep sadness that we find ourselves once again needing to do so with the recent murders…

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Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision – Landmark Civil Rights Case for the Disabled

June 22, 2016

Today is the anniversary of the decision in Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark case for the disabled brought under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).  In some ways, the Olmstead…

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AWN Statement on Potential FDA Aversive Shock Therapy Ban

April 26, 2016

Autism Women’s Network (or AWN, a non-profit advocacy organization run by and for Autistic women and non-binary individuals,) has recently learned that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on aversive shock therapy.…

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AWN Statement on False Claims

December 2, 2015

Autism Women’s Network wants to address a concern that has recently come to light. We are intentionally being broad in our statement and have chosen to not use personal names. If this causes you confusion…

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AWN Demands That Colorado Respect Sharisa Kochmeister’s Rights

September 5, 2015

AWN Demands That Colorado Respect Sharisa Kochmeister’s Rights to Self-Determination, to Live in the Community with Supports, and to Use Her Tools for Effective Communication. AWN holds the position that everyone has the right to…

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Sharisa Joy Kochmeister: Give Her Back the Right to Communicate

July 31, 2015

She is a friend, a kindred soul. We both type to communicate, we both have other disabilities besides autism. Sharisa Joy Kochmeister is only a few years older than me. Recently, she was admitted to…

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AWN Statement on the Mass Shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina

June 21, 2015

AWN is shocked and filled with sorrow at the slaying of nine African-Americans — six of them women — at a Bible study meeting at Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church Wednesday night. A 21-year…

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April 2015 Event a Success!

April 30, 2015

Saturday April 18th, Autism Women’s Network and The Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Lending Library hosted an Autism Acceptance Event in Stanwood, WA!   The event featured a presentation by Autistic teen, H, entitled “Dear Teacher: A…

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Autism Acceptance Month Event

April 13, 2015

Autism Women’s Network & Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Lending Library are hosting a special Autism Acceptance Month Event. When: Saturday April 18th from 2-4:30pm PDT Where: Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center 9612 271st St NW…

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Meet Emily Paige Ballou, AWN Publications Committee & Online Content Moderator

April 8, 2015

Three things about me: I kind of wish I could live in the country. I love hiking, being outside, and waking up early. There are no bounds to my reading preferences. I’m as likely to…

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Meet Kit Mead, AWN Social Media Volunteer for Tumblr & DIVERgent

March 24, 2015

So, it’s hard to list three lighthearted things about me that people don’t know, considering that I tend to talk about my special interests at length. I guess one of the first things is that…

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Meet Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Project Coordinator for Autism & Race Anthology, Networking Moderator, and AWN Board of Directors

March 16, 2015

Hmmm, fun things about me? I don’t think I can narrow it down; how much time do you have, lol?  Seriously, though, here are a few fun facts (in my opinion anyway) about me: 1)…

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