The Autism Acceptance Project

The Autism Acceptance Project works to promote acceptance of and accommodations for autistic people in society.

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The Autism Acceptance Project will bring forth a different and positive view about autism to the public in order to create tolerance and acceptance in the community and to empower parents and autistic people.

This organization does not solicit funds for the cure of autism. We do not see autism as a “tragic epidemic.” Its primary mandate is to present critical lectures and exhibitions. The Autism Acceptance Project seeks to debate science, autism belief, and to investigate and support educational needs backed by accurate science. TAAProject is interested in scientific and ethical answers to the question, “what kinds of help do autistics need in order to succeed and contribute to society as autistic people?”

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John Gelmon

"Although I have had an awful lot of challenges, I succeeded because I contradicted professional counsellors who strongly recommended against me driving a bus, becoming a journalist or attending regular school classes. It seemed that they were only relying on questionable statistics when telling me things like driving is unsafe or that there was no way I could make it through high school unless I went to a vocational school." ~ John Gelmon

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Latest News

» Welcom to the AWARES conference centre

Our third conference, Autism2007, gives you unique direct access to over 60 autism experts from around the world.

Live from 6 May 2008

In the third of our series of one-day online autism seminars on Awares in 2008, we are delighted to welcome Wendy Lawson, another of the world’s most famous and insightful writers with autism.  Anyone who was lucky enough to catch Wendy’s workshop at Autism Cymru’s third International Conference in Cardiff last month will know that she is a hugely entertaining and illuminating speaker.

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» Autism Network International, presents - Autreat 2008

Autreat 2008 will be held June 23-27, 2008, Bradford, Pennsylvania 

Autreat is a retreat-style conference run by autistic people, for autistic people and friends.  Autreat focuses on positive living with autism, NOT on causes, cures, or ways to make us more normal. 

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» Summer Autism Institute - Autism: Work With Me, Not On Me

This unique conference brings state-of-the-art ideas from national and international speakers on how to better understand and support individuals who live with autism.

June 23-25, 2008

» Autistics need support, not pity - by LIZZY MILLER

 T.S. Eliot was right: April is the cruelest month.So maybe the lilacs haven’t bloomed yet, and maybe any dead land in the area has turned into mud by now, but the principle is the same: April is one of the most unintentionally cruel months of the 12.It’s Autism Awareness Month.

I, for one, am acutely aware of autism, and I don’t need a special month to think about it, because I am autistic.

I am one of the autistic adults that the president of Autism Speaks - an “organization” that despite its name doesn’t employ autistic people or allow their input - swears up and down don’t exist.

I am one of the autistic adults who spent much of her youth being bullied for her differences. I am fortunate that the only abuse I suffered was at the hands of my peers. Many autistic people today are still hospitalized against their will simply for being autistic. They often are forcibly restrained and suffer electric shocks in hopes of being “cured.”
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» The Artistic Specturm Literary Night

The Artistic Spectrum - Literary Night at JCC Manhattan, April 10, 7 to 9 p.m.
In recognition of April’s National Autism month, the JCC will be presenting an exhibition celebrating the often unrecognized talents of young people, ages 10-21,with autistic spectrum disorders. Also on exhibit will be a selection of works by Adaptations, the JCC’s/FEGS Young Adult Life Skills Network. The artwork will range from origami and Japanese paintings to cartoons and digital art. In conjunction with this exhibit there will be a screening of Autism: The Musical, comedy by Elijah Wapner, a literary evening, a family art day, tours of the gallery and more. Throughout the month the creative talents of individuals on the autistic spectrum as well as members of Adatptations will be presented.

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