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Autistic Women's Alliance

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We finally fled the bird site, and it is here! #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWomensAlliance org empowers autistic individuals from historically underrepresented genders to thrive in current or new careers through peer mentoring, education, & community

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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Our next Virtual Coffee Chat is this Saturday, this is a great topic!! If you can't afford tickets and would like to attend, please DM us and we can send you a discounted ticket... #AutisticSky #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
☕ Virtual Coffee Chat: Boundaries at Work & Beyond DM for discount ticket info! 💜 📅 Sat, Oct 17 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST 🎟️ $5/$10/$15 🔗 events.humanitix.com/awa-vcc-sett... #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticSky #AuDHD #NDEAM
Promotional graphic for a Virtual Coffee Chat titled "Setting Boundaries in the Workplace and Beyond" on Saturday, Oct 17 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET/6 pm BST, listing tips to recognize capacity, communicate needs, and protect energy, with a large stylized coffee cup illustration.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
☕ Virtual Coffee Chat: Boundaries at Work & Beyond DM for discount ticket info! 💜 📅 Sat, Oct 17 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST 🎟️ $5/$10/$15 🔗 events.humanitix.com/awa-vcc-sett... #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticSky #AuDHD #NDEAM
Promotional graphic for a Virtual Coffee Chat titled "Setting Boundaries in the Workplace and Beyond" on Saturday, Oct 17 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET/6 pm BST, listing tips to recognize capacity, communicate needs, and protect energy, with a large stylized coffee cup illustration.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is just a test using our new social media scheduling platform (Go Buffer)
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
☕️ Save the date! Our next AWA Virtual Coffee Chat is happening October 17. We’re looking forward to reconnecting with everyone. More details coming soon! #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic
Yellow-and-gray promotional graphic featuring a stylized coffee cup with a green dot and the Autism Women’s Alliance logo. Text reads: “Shhhh… don’t tell anyone. That AWA Virtual Coffee Chat is back. October 17: Stay tuned!”
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today is a reminder that every conversation, every check‑in, and every resource shared can make a difference. If you are struggling, visit findahelpline.com for a list of global resources. #SuicidePrevention #AutisticWomen #AutisticWomensAlliance
A soft lavender background with headline that reads, “Autistic women deserve support, safety, and a future.” Below it are the words “World Suicide Prevention Day • September 10,” followed by a message affirming that Autistic women deserve support and understanding. A purple and teal flag is displayed next to the text and the Autistic Women’s Alliance logo appears in the lower-left corner.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
☕️ Save the date! Our next AWA Virtual Coffee Chat is happening October 17. We’re looking forward to reconnecting with everyone. More details coming soon! #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic
Yellow-and-gray promotional graphic featuring a stylized coffee cup with a green dot and the Autism Women’s Alliance logo. Text reads: “Shhhh… don’t tell anyone. That AWA Virtual Coffee Chat is back. October 17: Stay tuned!”
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticSky #AutisticWomensAlliance reposting this to let everyone know that our Google poll will close on August 15 and if you want to select a few of our favorite topics for October, vote here: forms.gle/57vUUJcyxUSf...
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Autistic Women's Alliance: October Virtual Coffee Chat Topic Poll
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Autistic Women's Alliance is hosting a Virtual Coffee Chat. We're asking for your input on: Interest level in specific topics
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Re-posting as I forgot to include our poster: Help us plan our October Virtual Coffee Chat! We're celebrating NDEAM and want your input. Which of our most popular past topics would you like us to revisit? Vote here: forms.gle/At4NAzqnWHCB... #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticSky
AWA Virtual Coffee Chat official poster. Coffee cup with AWA logo on it with the wave behind it. Title: VIRTUAL COFFEE CHAT subtitle: Choose Our Next Virtual Coffee Chat. Here's the google form link: https://forms.gle/At4NAzqnWHCBY69NA
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Disability doesn't always have a "look," and for many in our community, navigating life with an invisible disability, like autism, often meant our needs went unrecognized for far too long. Your experience is valid. #AutisticWomensAllliance #ActuallyAutistic #DisabilityPride
A purple dotted background featuring the text ‘Disability Pride Month Your experience is valid.’ Below is a black outline of various shapes of people side by side. A laptop screen shows the Disabiilty Pride flag with the Autistic Women’s Alliance logo top right and 'Not all disabilities are visible' symbol with wheelchair user and standing person with an eye and speech bubbles in lower left, with the phrase ‘Proudly Autistic: Together, We Thrive’ beneath it.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Sorry the original link might not have worked for a few folks but here's the corrected link... www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful
Exclusive: Prof Simon Baron-Cohen says his language was misunderstood and it is a myth that autistic people lack empathy
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This has started making the rounds here in the US. Looks like Simon Baron Cohen has a lot of apologizing to do ... Better late than never??? Big thanks to @thinkingautism.com for the link to this article www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?u...
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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Join Us: Thriving Autistic Community Monthly Meet-Up Date: Thursday, 23rd July 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM (GMT) We warmly invite recently self-identified and formally diagnosed Autistic adults to connect, share, and learn at our monthly meet-up. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
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Exploring Your Autistic Identity: July Meet-Up for Autistic Adults
Join our Thriving Autistic community for a relaxed monthly meet-up. Connect, share, and explore with Autistic professionals and peers!
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This Autistic Pride Day we share some wisdom from our friend and fellow advocate, Lyric Rivera (aka @neurodivergentrebel.substack.com) ♾️❤️ Let's keep amplifying autistic voices, celebrating authentic self-expression, and building a world that embraces neurovariance.
A quote by Lyric Rivera, aka Neurodivergent Rebel, reading: 'I'm tired of hiding. I deserve to be seen – because I need to be seen to survive.' Features a photo of a person with dark hair in a bun wearing a neon yellow top, set against a grey background with purple and blue accent stripes and wave elements. The Autistic Women's Alliance logo appears in the top right corner."
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Navigating the world on our own terms, loving who we love. Cheers to Queer Autistic Joy! #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic #GayPride2026
A purple dotted background featuring the text ‘Navigating the world on our own terms, loving who we love. Cheers to Queer Autistic Joy!’. A laptop screen shows the Pride flag with the Autistic Women’s Alliance logo top right with the phrase ‘Proudly Autistic: Together, We Thrive’ beneath it.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Research shows a huge EDS/Autism overlap in women! For May EDS Month, we are sharing an article on medical gaslighting (link in comments). Share your story!
Illustration of a zebra facing forward on a soft pastel background, placed beside a purple panel featuring the Autistic Women’s Alliance logo, the words “Proudly Autistic: Together, We Thrive,” and the website autisticwomensalliance.org.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
A special message for our community and the autistic working moms out there. Happy Mother's Day 💐 #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic
Illustration of a mother holding her child’s hand, standing beside text that honors autistic working mothers and their resilience, with purple waves and a ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ message.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
This Autism Acceptance Month, we share a vital reminder: Find your tribe. Keep your spark. For too long, many of us navigated the world in isolation. At Autistic Women's Alliance, we know the communities we build together are transformative.
A laptop centered on a purple halftone background, showing a sunset scene with people raising their arms, along with the Autistic Women’s Alliance logo and website. Text above shares the message for April: Find your tribe. Keep your spark.
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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
New study shows self-identifying autistic adults were similar to diagnosed adults. But they more likely to be women, experienced worse mental well-being, were more likely to experience unmet support needs faced unique barriers to receiving support. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Autism research News! A Swedish study by BMJ Group shows autism prevalence is similar in boys and girls, but girls are diagnosed later, often in their teens. This emphasizes the need to understand why girls are diagnosed later. www.bmj.com/content/392/... #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic
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Towards the equal recognition of autism in girls and women
Diagnosis rates between the sexes may be more equal than previously thought Autism has long been regarded as a condition that predominantly affects the male sex, with even the DSM-5 ( Diagnostic and ...
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and we'd love for you to support #AWAVirtualCoffeeChat programs and beyond. #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWomensAlliance
Text at top of image "Support our Virtual Coffee Chats and community programs this Giving Tuesday", with image of a laptop with #GivingTuesday logo on a white shopping bag with the AWA logo next to that with the text "Proudly Autistic: Together, We Thrive"
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Cheshire Cat ᓚᘏᗢ, @autismsupsoc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Because so many people erroneously conflate Plurality with Dissociative Disorders (which is a actually a subset of Plurality) we want to take a moment to express that Ranma’s “cat version” is, as presented, a dissosiative disorder and a coping mechanism to “escape” from cats.
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Cheshire Cat ᓚᘏᗢ, @autismsupsoc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
It’s quite common for popular fiction to include elements of plurality. The show Severance includes a type of Plurality similar to what *some* Plurals experience but in that show Systems are created & Switching is controlled through technology. youtu.be/dTqlZkvbNVg
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Severance — Official Teaser | Apple TV+
YouTube video by Apple TV
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
We're excited to let everyone know that our new website's up!! (Woot Us!). We're having issues with redirects from the old website to the new one (SSL issues), here's the new URL www.autisticwomensalliance.org #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic
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Home | Autistic Women's Alliance
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We'd like to amplify this post from @ericmgarcia.bsky.social. If you're an organization in the US that had federal funding cut that's focused on #Autism #ActuallyAutistic ppl, refer to this repost. #AutisticWomensAlliance
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Reposting #AutisticSky #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AWA #AutisticWomensAlliance
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Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) @awnnetwork.org · 23/07/2025
AWN celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. We'll be sharing a series of infographics by our Art Director Erin Casey, highlighting this landmark legislation and all the ways it helps protect the rights of disabled Americans.
[Image description:
Illustration and text against a cream and pale blue background. The pale blue is in the center and drawn like a very broad paint stroke and also similar to the shape of a curving pathway. 
Text at top in black reads:
“AWN CELEBRATES 
Below in very bolded bright red and blue text reads:
“ADA 
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the 35th Anniversary of 
The Americans With Disabilities Act
July 26, 2025””
The ADA: What it is and why it matters
(now more than ever) “ 
The 35 has a star on top of th the 5 and the sentence is in black font. 
In the upper left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Under the “a” is our url:
awnnetwork dot org. ]
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
New Poll, we're working on planning out at least one year's worth of our Virtual Coffee Chats, We'd like to poll what are topics you're mostly interested in and which ones should belong in the same series. Here's link to Google Form #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWomensAlliance forms.gle/GPg15w1Go7Dj...
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Virtual Coffee Chat Poll
We are starting to plan out the Virtual Coffee Chats for the next 1-2 years. When we first relaunch Virtual Coffee Chats, we'll only do these quarterly for the first year (4 times during the first yea...
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
We have a different/new link up as it's been reposted for this volunteer/short term project opportunity, for anyone that's interested, please use this link instead: ideali.st/tyzNnC
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Email List Audit & Transition Coordinator (MailChimp)
MailChimp Migration Project Duration: Temporary (Project-based, approx. 6–10 weeks) Location: Remote Time Commitment: Flexible (estimated 5–10 hours/week) Project Summary We are currently using Mailch
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Disability Pride is about visibility, dignity, and collective empowerment — we're proud to be part of that journey. #DisabilityPrideMonth #AutisticSky #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWomensAlliance #Neurodiversity
Alt text: Celebrating Disability Pride, with AWA logo with text at the bottom: Proudly Autistic, Together, We Thrive with the Disability Pride Flag against gray background behind text and logo)
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
We're looking for a Mailchimp Email Audit Coordinator for a temporary project and looking to migrate off MailChimp to a cheaper platform, and need to be GDPR compliant. Here's the @idealist-espanol.bsky.social posting: #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWomensAlliance #NonprofitVolunteers ideali.st/TQLcwb
ideali.st
Email List Audit & Transition Coordinator (MailChimp)
MailChimp Migration Project Duration: Temporary (Project-based, approx. 6–10 weeks) Location: Remote Time Commitment: Flexible (estimated 5–10 hours/week) Project Summary We are currently using Mailch
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
We'd like to send out a huge thanks for all of the recent new follow requests!! :)
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
#RemoveRFK
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Autumn 🍉🔆🌻 @autumngarnet.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Beef ragù topped with garlic & herb chevre served with sauteed Brussels sprouts alongside a charcuterie board.
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
We thank everyone who attended the AWA Virtual Coffee Chat: Neurodivergent Voices on U.S. Policy Changes. Some folks either didn't receive Zoom links or couldn't make it to today's call. We may do another one in a completely different timeslot -Stay tuned! #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWomensAlliance
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
We thank everyone who attended the AWA Virtual Coffee Chat: Neurodivergent Voices on U.S. Policy Changes. Some folks either didn't receive Zoom links or couldn't make it to today's call. We may do another one in a completely different timeslot -Stay tuned! #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWomensAlliance
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Cheshire Cat ᓚᘏᗢ, @autismsupsoc.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
#RemoveRFK
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Less than two hours away... See original post for registration link
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
This event is tomorrow, and we'd also like to mention that we're partnering with Autism Society of America with a huge thank you for providing us with content. We'd like to update our banner to reflect our partnership with ASA for this special event #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWomensAlliance
event banner with an image of women at a wooden table drawing with AWA logo to the left and the 60th anniversary Autism Society Logo below AWA logo. This image has name of this event: Neurodivergent Voices on U.S. Policy Changes Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 12 pm PT/3 pm ET/ 8 PM GMT Banner with sage background with text centered on banner "Proudly Autistic: Together, We Thrive
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
We've been concerned by recent U.S. policy decisions that impact neurodivergent individuals. We're aware that number of autism orgs have published joint statements, we'd like to repurpose our #AutismAcceptanceMonth banner that says it all: Acceptance is Action
AWA logo with a large purple "W" with green and blue aqua infinity symbol with "Autistic Women's Alliance" in the circle. Below logo banner reads "Our Message for April" "Acceptance is Action" "Underrepresented Genders Supported"Text against purple background "Proudly Autistic: Together, We Thrive" bottom right corner text "Underrepresented Genders Supported" small version of AWA logo is to the right.
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Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) @awnnetwork.org · 19/04/2025
[image description:

Illustration and text against a muted white background.
Text in fuschia and black reads:
“Autism Acceptance Month 2025

'Acceptance is….
loving a person as who they are, right where they are. - Kassiane

Across the center of the image is a muted rainbow in pastel pink, orange, yellow, lilac and pale greenish blue.

To the right of center of the image are digital illustrations of two people. One of whom has short white hair, an aqua shirt and tan pants, and the second person has long brown hair, an orange tank top and black leggings.

In the lower left hand corner is the logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green spoonie dragonfly on it, and our url beneath it- awnnetwork dot org/ resource library. ]
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 19/04/2025
ASAN is deeply concerned about the Executive Order (EO) “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." This explainer from AAPD talks about the EO, what's going on with voting right now, and how this impacts disabled voters. www.aapd.com/election-exe...
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Election Executive Order Explainer: What’s Going On With Voting Right Now, and How Does It Impact Disabled Voters? - AAPD
To access this resource as a PDF, click here. On March 25, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.”  This EO proposes…
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Cheshire Cat ᓚᘏᗢ, @autismsupsoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
@ericmgarcia.bsky.social, did you see this!
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Reminder that we're a couple of weeks away from our next event #autisticwomensalliance #ActuallyAutistic
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 06/04/2025
Support community reparations for Autistic People of Color through the Autistic People of Color Fund!
autismandrace.com
Autistic People of Color Fund – The Autistic People of Color Fund
The Autistic People of Color Fund
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Thanks everyone for all of the recent follows! #ActuallyAutistic
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
For this year's #AutismAcceptanceMonth, we're keeping it simple with "Acceptance is Action" #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #AutisticProfessionals #AutisticNonbinary #AutisticLife
 Page 1: large AWA logo on purple background that consists of: White Circle with a large purple "W" in the middle with an aqua green and blue infinity symbol over it. Text on banner "Our Message for April. Acceptance is Action". Additional text: Underrepresented Genders Supported.Text against purple background "Proudly Autistic: Together, We Strive". AWA logo is at bottom right corner and text "Underrepresented Genders Supported"
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Autistic Women's Alliance @autisticwomensa.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Here's the official/completed poster for our next event AWA Virtual Coffee Chat: Neurodivergent Voices On U.S. Policy Changes. For more details and to register use this Eventbrite link awa-virtual-coffee-chat-nd-voices-us-policy.eventbrite.com?aff=Bluesky #AutisticWomensAlliance #ActuallyAutistic
Sage green banner with AWA logo on the top left (white circle with purple W with infinity symbol over that) and photo of women drawing at a wooden table. Text "Autistic Women's Alliance) A Very Special Virtual Coffee Chat: Neurodivergent Voices on U.S.  Policy Changes Date: April 26 Time: 12 pm PT/3 pm ET/8 pm GMT. This is a free eventAgainst sage green background the text in large letters: Proudly Autistic: Together, We Thrive
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