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Autistic Adults

Belinda Fries: Receiving a Diagnosis After Your Child

March 22, 2021
Do you prefer person-first or identity-first language? I identify as autistic. For me, being autistic is having a different brain, so I feel it through […]

Kristen Hovet: The Female Autism Phenotype

March 9, 2021
Do you prefer identity- or person-first language?  I prefer identity-first — autistic person. Can you explain your challenging journey to a female autism diagnosis? I […]

Celebrating Autistic Women

March 8, 2021
We understand the importance of gender expression and we are committed to inclusion. We will be focusing on Non-binary and Autigender content in our June […]

Girls are Autistic too

March 1, 2021
We are going to talk about Autistic Women and Girls.  When you think of autism do girls and women come to mind? “Girls are less […]

Kenny Hoang: A Heartbreaking Story of Bullying

February 19, 2021
Do you prefer person first or identity-first language? When did you get an autism assessment? I prefer Person-first language. I got my autism assessment in […]

Band 13th Floor’s Journey on Employment and Adulting

January 26, 2021
You may remember 13th Floor from their amazing performance at the 2020 BC Autism Awards show. In between gigs and band practices, band members Adam, […]

Parenting as a neurodivergent dad with Bruce Petherick

January 5, 2021
You identify as being neurodivergent. For those who aren’t familiar with that word, what does it mean to you?    One of the first books about […]

Mac Walsh’s self-advocacy journey

December 4, 2020
How do you like to be identified? (i.e. Autistic, an individual living with autism, person on the spectrum, etc.)  I am 19. I identify as autistic […]

Your Guide to Accessing Community Supports and Services in BC

November 27, 2020
Amanda: Creating programs and environments that are free from barriers and proactive in providing supports. Every person is included and their possible needs are considered […]

My Journey & Experiences with Accessibility

November 4, 2020
Accessibility is a huge word. The meaning and impact vary widely from person-to-person and community-to-community. This month, we will be sharing resources, tips, and lived […]

TransLink Mobility Guide and Accessible Transit Tool

September 11, 2020
 The virtual bus tool can be accessed: TransLink Bus Tool  Why should we give this tool to our members? It provides a detailed visual layout of […]

Nicole Provost

July 28, 2020
“By being different, by having the specific set of skills and challenges that YOU alone possess, you are the best one to invent that new […]
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