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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Holiday donation to leading Autism organization marks the beginning of Alicewinks’ broader commitment to the Autistic community and special education. Buena Vista, CO (December 18, 2013) — From December 18th, 2013 through January 3rd, 2014, Alicewinks will donate 20% of the proceeds from its sales to the Autism Women’s Network, a non-profit…
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Divergent is an initiative of the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network. Run exclusively by disabled women of varying identities and disabilities. Divergent works to change how disabled women are commonly perceived within society while challenging the myths of our inferiority, both as women and as disabled people. We explore the interactions between sexism and ableism…
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Autism Women’s Network (AWN) condemned Autism Speaks’, Suzanne Wright, and all entities involved in the publication of “Autism Speaks to Washington- A Call for Action” and its hostile and dishonest portrayal of Autistic people. AWN denounced Autism Speaks, the largest Autism Advocacy Group, for hosting a Summit on Autism in Washington, D.C.…
Read MoreAs a courtesy to anyone new to Autism Women’s Network, we want to share a reminder that we are an intentional community and we will always provide Autistic-Safe-Space before all else. This means that AWN has specific posting guidelines on all our networking pages, including Facebook, Twitter and our Forums. Community Guidelines: The Autism Women’s Network was founded by,…
Read MoreOn Sunday June 9, 2013, an Autistic young man was found murdered by his mother and godmother in yet another tragic act of violence against a disabled person. After repeatedly attempting to poison 14-year-old Alex Spourdalakis by forcing him to overdose on his medications, his mother and godmother finally stabbed him to death. In a…
Read MoreWith the tragic events unfolding regarding the recent school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, we here at Autism Women’s Network send our heartfelt condolences to all the families. It is unimaginable what they are going through at this time. The loss of so many innocent lives is unspeakable and heartbreaking. With a few media sources…
Read MoreMany of you have contacted Autism Women’s Network with concerns that autistic women were not invited to testify before the Nov. 29, 2012 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to speak in behalf of their unique needs. First, please understand that initially no autistic people were even invited until yesterday, and this late-hour invitation…
Read MoreHello all!! Corina here, your Vice-President in Canada! It’s getting to be autumn here, and I thought I’d fill you in on what’s happening up here in the Great White North. Well, other than getting ready for snow. Last May, I had the opportunity to represent the Autism Women’s Network at the International Meeting For…
Read MoreHello Everyone! With a new year fast approaching, we’re wrapping up a busy 2012 at the Autism Women’s Network. AWN Board of Directors has spent this past year going through extensive Board Training. We are fortunate to have Pat Schafer, a 25 year veteran Board Trainer to assist us. Board training is now an AWN…
Read MoreHas it really been two years since it all began? Yes! It seems like only yesterday when autistic self-advocates Kathryn Bjornstad-Kelly, ASANCommunications Assistant, and Corina Becker, Vice-President of Autism Women’s Network first proposed a day for people on the autism spectrum to counter a Communications Shutdown on Twitter and Facebook. Communications Shutdown was proposed by a group…
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