Autism Women's Network 2015-10-12

[royinpink]

royinpink submitted a new resource:

Autism Women's Network - advocacy group and nonprofit

From their About page (not written by me!):

The mission of the Autism Women’s Network is to provide effective supports to Autistic women and girls of all ages through a sense of community, advocacy and resources.

The Autism Women’s Network is dedicated to building a supportive community for Autistic women of all ages, our families, friends and allies. AWN provides a safe space to share our experiences in an understanding, diverse...

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[AGXStarseed]

Ah yes, I've heard of this group via Amy Sequenzia:
http://autismwomensnetwork.org/is-autism-speaks-a-hate-group/

 

[royinpink]

They're based in my hometown and are currently working on becoming bigger and better.

 

[AGXStarseed]

They're based in my hometown and are currently working on becoming bigger and better.

Just out of curiosity - and apologies if you don't know - but are they allied with ASAN?

 

[royinpink]

Just out of curiosity - and apologies if you don't know - but are they allied with ASAN?

Not officially, but the president is good friends with Ari.

 

[AGXStarseed]

Not officially, but the president is good friends with Ari.

Ah, fair enough.

 

[watersprite]

Glad to hear this. I think I checked the Women's website a couple years ago (when I was reading Cynthia's blog regularly), and they were working on changing it. I will check it out again.

 

[laurag9g9g9]

Ah yes, I've heard of this group via Amy Sequenzia:
http://autismwomensnetwork.org/is-autism-speaks-a-hate-group/

I think I just found a doctor! thank you

 

[AGXStarseed]

I think I just found a doctor! thank you

Glad to be of assistance.

 

[Lena_C]

I wish I'm in USA.