Remarks from Zoe Gross at Disability Day of Mourning 2019
…this hotline because someone suspected they were being abused. These are only the cases that were reported. The abuse of disabled children so often goes unreported. It is hidden, ignored,…
…this hotline because someone suspected they were being abused. These are only the cases that were reported. The abuse of disabled children so often goes unreported. It is hidden, ignored,…
…built racist, stay racist. While laws change, structural racism still exists in new and old ways. But when racism is hidden, it’s hard to prove it’s happening. That’s why it’s…
…is object permanence, the stage where a person learns that a thing that is hidden from their senses is still there. I can remember not having that skill at a…
…themes of simplicity and voice. Simplicity because autism, for all its diversity, isn’t complicated or scary or hard–it just is. Voice because autistic people have voices, otherwise we wouldn’t be…
…Capital Region, gberatan@cdrnys.org NORTH CAROLINA Asheville, NC University of North Carolina Asheville, echiang@unca.edu Boone, NC Autistic Students & Allies of the high country, whitejd4@appstate.edu OHIO Kent, OH Autism Connections Kent,…
…of research in this area. Beyond communication, many autistic people use assistive technology such as specialized timers, apps and online programs to support executive function, memory, travel and navigation, independent…
…Allies of the high country, whitejd4@appstate.edu Held Monday, March 2nd OHIO Kent, OH Autism Connections Kent, lfrankle@kent.edu PENNSYLVANIA Collegeville, PA Jennifer Stevenson, jstevenson@ursinus.edu Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy,…
…management preferred Ability to work on multiple logistically complex long-term projects simultaneously Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps Strong phone, email, and written communication skills (using AAC or…
…ASAN’s Leadership programming with the organization’s broader activities and mission. Skills needed: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps; Knowledge of Doodle scheduling tools; Strong phone and email…
…NC Evelyn Chiang, echiang@unca.edu Boone, NC Autistic Students & Allies of the high country, whitejd4@appstate.edu PENNSYLVANIA Collegeville, PA Jennifer Stevenson, jstevenson@ursinus.edu Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy, jess@autisticpgh.org TEXAS…