Autistic History Month
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🗓️ August 2026 is the first ever Autistic History Month, celebrating all of the Autistic people that have contributed to Autistic and human history.
♾️🏳️🌈♿✊🏿🏳️⚧️ All Autistics and allies are welcome to celebrate!
♾️🏳️🌈♿✊🏿🏳️⚧️ All Autistics and allies are welcome to celebrate!
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Q: Why is August "Autistic History Month?"
A: Autistic people have participated in human life for thousands of years; "Au" (the symbol for Gold in the element table) is a popular symbol of Autistic pride.
This is your celebration. 😊 Who do you want to talk about during #AutisticHistoryMonth?
🎤
A: Autistic people have participated in human life for thousands of years; "Au" (the symbol for Gold in the element table) is a popular symbol of Autistic pride.
This is your celebration. 😊 Who do you want to talk about during #AutisticHistoryMonth?
🎤
It's time for Autistic people to take up space in this world. It's time for Auts to take up next August as our first Autistic History Month.
#AutisticHistoryMonth
#AutisticHistoryMonth
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October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It's time for Autistic people to take up space in this world. It's time for Auts to take up next August as our first Autistic History Month.
#AutisticHistoryMonth
#AutisticHistoryMonth
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What should our logo show?
We are strong leaders.
We want to be heard, not just tolerated.
We represent our whole community.
What would YOU create?
Start designing: autisticadvocacymonth.com/logo
$325 honorarium for winner.
We are strong leaders.
We want to be heard, not just tolerated.
We represent our whole community.
What would YOU create?
Start designing: autisticadvocacymonth.com/logo
$325 honorarium for winner.
October 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What should our logo show?
We are strong leaders.
We want to be heard, not just tolerated.
We represent our whole community.
What would YOU create?
Start designing: autisticadvocacymonth.com/logo
$325 honorarium for winner.
We are strong leaders.
We want to be heard, not just tolerated.
We represent our whole community.
What would YOU create?
Start designing: autisticadvocacymonth.com/logo
$325 honorarium for winner.
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Every Autistic person has something important to say.
Whether you write a lot or a little.
Whether you speak or don't speak.
We want to hear from YOU.
https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
Whether you write a lot or a little.
Whether you speak or don't speak.
We want to hear from YOU.
https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
Why It Matters - Autistic Advocates United
Tell Us Why Autistic Advocacy Month Matters We're creating Autistic Advocacy Month for April 2026. But we want to hear from YOU about why this change is important. Your Voice, Your Way We know Autistic people communicate in many different ways. All ways are welcome here. You can: Type your answer Use pictures or videos
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October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Every Autistic person has something important to say.
Whether you write a lot or a little.
Whether you speak or don't speak.
We want to hear from YOU.
https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
Whether you write a lot or a little.
Whether you speak or don't speak.
We want to hear from YOU.
https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
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Acceptance says "it's ok that you are different."
Advocacy says "things need to change for you."
See the difference? That's why April needs to change.
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth - April 2026.
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Advocacy says "things need to change for you."
See the difference? That's why April needs to change.
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth - April 2026.
https://autisticadvocacymonth.com
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Stop Accepting. Start Advocating. This April 2026, we move from acceptance into advocacy.Goodbye Autism Acceptance. Hello Autistic Advocacy. Make a donation What are we doing? For too long, April has been about "acceptance" - asking the world to simply tolerate Autistic people. While acceptance was an important first step, it's not enough anymore. Acceptance is
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Acceptance says "it's ok that you are different."
Advocacy says "things need to change for you."
See the difference? That's why April needs to change.
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth - April 2026.
https://autisticadvocacymonth.com
Advocacy says "things need to change for you."
See the difference? That's why April needs to change.
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth - April 2026.
https://autisticadvocacymonth.com
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You can share your thoughts any way that works for you.
👉 Type it.
👉 Record a video.
👉 Use pictures.
👉 Use your AAC device.
👉 Have someone help you write.
ALL communication styles are welcome.
Share your why: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #AutisticAdvocate
👉 Type it.
👉 Record a video.
👉 Use pictures.
👉 Use your AAC device.
👉 Have someone help you write.
ALL communication styles are welcome.
Share your why: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #AutisticAdvocate
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
You can share your thoughts any way that works for you.
👉 Type it.
👉 Record a video.
👉 Use pictures.
👉 Use your AAC device.
👉 Have someone help you write.
ALL communication styles are welcome.
Share your why: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #AutisticAdvocate
👉 Type it.
👉 Record a video.
👉 Use pictures.
👉 Use your AAC device.
👉 Have someone help you write.
ALL communication styles are welcome.
Share your why: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #AutisticAdvocate
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Your experiences will help others understand why this change matters.
When we talk to the world about Autistic Advocacy Month, we want to use Real Autistic perspectives. Your Advocacy - Your Words!
Submit here: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
When we talk to the world about Autistic Advocacy Month, we want to use Real Autistic perspectives. Your Advocacy - Your Words!
Submit here: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Your experiences will help others understand why this change matters.
When we talk to the world about Autistic Advocacy Month, we want to use Real Autistic perspectives. Your Advocacy - Your Words!
Submit here: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
When we talk to the world about Autistic Advocacy Month, we want to use Real Autistic perspectives. Your Advocacy - Your Words!
Submit here: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
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We want to hear from YOU.
Why does Autistic Advocacy Month matter?
Is advocacy better than acceptance?
Your voice needs to be part of this movement.
Tell us why: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #Autistic
Why does Autistic Advocacy Month matter?
Is advocacy better than acceptance?
Your voice needs to be part of this movement.
Tell us why: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #Autistic
October 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
We want to hear from YOU.
Why does Autistic Advocacy Month matter?
Is advocacy better than acceptance?
Your voice needs to be part of this movement.
Tell us why: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #Autistic
Why does Autistic Advocacy Month matter?
Is advocacy better than acceptance?
Your voice needs to be part of this movement.
Tell us why: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/why
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #Autistic
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BIG NEWS: We need a logo for Autistic Advocacy Month. And we want YOU to design it.
This is history.
This is our first year.
Your design could represent this movement forever.
Submit your design: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/logo
This is history.
This is our first year.
Your design could represent this movement forever.
Submit your design: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/logo
October 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
BIG NEWS: We need a logo for Autistic Advocacy Month. And we want YOU to design it.
This is history.
This is our first year.
Your design could represent this movement forever.
Submit your design: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/logo
This is history.
This is our first year.
Your design could represent this movement forever.
Submit your design: https://autisticadvocacymonth.com/logo
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🎨 Design history. Honor legacy.
Jamie Lee Henderson was a late-identified Autistic advocate.
Her memory ensures our logo designer receives $325.
All Autistic designers welcome.
Community votes.
Deadline: Nov 10.
AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/logo
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #April2026
Jamie Lee Henderson was a late-identified Autistic advocate.
Her memory ensures our logo designer receives $325.
All Autistic designers welcome.
Community votes.
Deadline: Nov 10.
AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/logo
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #April2026
October 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🎨 Design history. Honor legacy.
Jamie Lee Henderson was a late-identified Autistic advocate.
Her memory ensures our logo designer receives $325.
All Autistic designers welcome.
Community votes.
Deadline: Nov 10.
AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/logo
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #April2026
Jamie Lee Henderson was a late-identified Autistic advocate.
Her memory ensures our logo designer receives $325.
All Autistic designers welcome.
Community votes.
Deadline: Nov 10.
AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/logo
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth #April2026
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Next year we are celebrating Black Autism Acceptance & Awareness Day on September 19th whether the bill is passed or not 🥰 #blackautismacceptanceday
October 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Next year we are celebrating Black Autism Acceptance & Awareness Day on September 19th whether the bill is passed or not 🥰 #blackautismacceptanceday
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Stop Accepting. Start Advocating. April 2026 - we rename Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month to Autistic Advocacy Month.
No more passivity. We want CHANGE. We want ACTION.
Join us: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com
#Autistic #Autism #AutisticAdults #Change #AutisticAdvocacyMonth
No more passivity. We want CHANGE. We want ACTION.
Join us: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com
#Autistic #Autism #AutisticAdults #Change #AutisticAdvocacyMonth
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Stop Accepting. Start Advocating. April 2026 - we rename Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month to Autistic Advocacy Month.
No more passivity. We want CHANGE. We want ACTION.
Join us: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com
#Autistic #Autism #AutisticAdults #Change #AutisticAdvocacyMonth
No more passivity. We want CHANGE. We want ACTION.
Join us: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com
#Autistic #Autism #AutisticAdults #Change #AutisticAdvocacyMonth
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We want more than acceptance. We want CHANGE.
We will have our first Autistic Advocacy Month in 2026.
#Autistic #Artists We NEED you.
Design our first Autistic Advocacy Month Logo
More: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/Logo
A partnership with @umbrellaopensdoors.org and @autisticmoment.bsky.social
We will have our first Autistic Advocacy Month in 2026.
#Autistic #Artists We NEED you.
Design our first Autistic Advocacy Month Logo
More: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/Logo
A partnership with @umbrellaopensdoors.org and @autisticmoment.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We want more than acceptance. We want CHANGE.
We will have our first Autistic Advocacy Month in 2026.
#Autistic #Artists We NEED you.
Design our first Autistic Advocacy Month Logo
More: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/Logo
A partnership with @umbrellaopensdoors.org and @autisticmoment.bsky.social
We will have our first Autistic Advocacy Month in 2026.
#Autistic #Artists We NEED you.
Design our first Autistic Advocacy Month Logo
More: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/Logo
A partnership with @umbrellaopensdoors.org and @autisticmoment.bsky.social
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National Nonspeaking/Nonverbal Awareness Day was established to bring attention to the unique challenges faced by nonverbal individuals and to promote understanding and acceptance.
Find helpful information on Situational Nonspeaking in our Advice Sheets: neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources...
Find helpful information on Situational Nonspeaking in our Advice Sheets: neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources...
September 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
National Nonspeaking/Nonverbal Awareness Day was established to bring attention to the unique challenges faced by nonverbal individuals and to promote understanding and acceptance.
Find helpful information on Situational Nonspeaking in our Advice Sheets: neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources...
Find helpful information on Situational Nonspeaking in our Advice Sheets: neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources...
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Today is Nonspeaking/Nonverbal Awareness Day, a reminder that speech isn’t the only form of communication — AAC apps, sign language, and many other forms of expression also exist. Let's encourage others to use whichever option is best for them! #Nonspeaking #Nonverbal
September 30, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Today is Nonspeaking/Nonverbal Awareness Day, a reminder that speech isn’t the only form of communication — AAC apps, sign language, and many other forms of expression also exist. Let's encourage others to use whichever option is best for them! #Nonspeaking #Nonverbal
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September 30th is National Nonspeaking Awareness Day. On Tuesday, Annette Lizardo, President of the Autism Society of Florida, interviewed our Executive Director, Elizabeth Bonker, for their REACH Podcast.
Nonspeakers Awareness Day: Autism Society of Florida REACH Podcast
September 30th is National Nonspeaking Awareness Day. On this day in 2025, Annette Lizardo, President of Autism Society of Florida, interviewed our Executive...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
September 30th is National Nonspeaking Awareness Day. On Tuesday, Annette Lizardo, President of the Autism Society of Florida, interviewed our Executive Director, Elizabeth Bonker, for their REACH Podcast.
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Today is Non-Speaking Awareness Day.
Non-speaking ≠ non-thinking.
Speech is not the only valid form of communication. Too many are silenced by ableism, not by their disabilities. Let’s respect all forms of communication 🤍🫶🏽
Non-speaking ≠ non-thinking.
Speech is not the only valid form of communication. Too many are silenced by ableism, not by their disabilities. Let’s respect all forms of communication 🤍🫶🏽
September 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Today is Non-Speaking Awareness Day.
Non-speaking ≠ non-thinking.
Speech is not the only valid form of communication. Too many are silenced by ableism, not by their disabilities. Let’s respect all forms of communication 🤍🫶🏽
Non-speaking ≠ non-thinking.
Speech is not the only valid form of communication. Too many are silenced by ableism, not by their disabilities. Let’s respect all forms of communication 🤍🫶🏽
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Rep. Mike Lawler just introduced a resolution to make Sept 19 Black Autism Acceptance & Awareness Day inspired by my advocacy. This day is deeply needed. Getting it passed will be a major step forward in autism advocacy. 🖤 here is my interview with News12
October 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Rep. Mike Lawler just introduced a resolution to make Sept 19 Black Autism Acceptance & Awareness Day inspired by my advocacy. This day is deeply needed. Getting it passed will be a major step forward in autism advocacy. 🖤 here is my interview with News12
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October is AAC awareness month! #aacawarenessmonth
October 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
October is AAC awareness month! #aacawarenessmonth
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We know that nonspeaking people have #MoretoSay. October is AAC Awareness Month, and AAC app maker @assistiveware.bsky.social is celebrating with a short AAC understanding video. Please watch, take to heart, and share.
youtu.be/jGpglhW7I54?... #AACawarenessMonth #nonspeaking #neurodiversity
youtu.be/jGpglhW7I54?... #AACawarenessMonth #nonspeaking #neurodiversity
Nonspeaking people have #MoretoSay
YouTube video by AssistiveWare
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October 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We know that nonspeaking people have #MoretoSay. October is AAC Awareness Month, and AAC app maker @assistiveware.bsky.social is celebrating with a short AAC understanding video. Please watch, take to heart, and share.
youtu.be/jGpglhW7I54?... #AACawarenessMonth #nonspeaking #neurodiversity
youtu.be/jGpglhW7I54?... #AACawarenessMonth #nonspeaking #neurodiversity
Q: Why is August "Autistic History Month?"
A: Autistic people have participated in human life for thousands of years; "Au" (the symbol for Gold in the element table) is a popular symbol of Autistic pride.
This is your celebration. 😊 Who do you want to talk about during #AutisticHistoryMonth?
🎤
A: Autistic people have participated in human life for thousands of years; "Au" (the symbol for Gold in the element table) is a popular symbol of Autistic pride.
This is your celebration. 😊 Who do you want to talk about during #AutisticHistoryMonth?
🎤
a flag with a rainbow infinity symbol on it
Alt: a flag with a rainbow infinity symbol on it is flowing in the wind, against a blue sky
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October 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Q: Why is August "Autistic History Month?"
A: Autistic people have participated in human life for thousands of years; "Au" (the symbol for Gold in the element table) is a popular symbol of Autistic pride.
This is your celebration. 😊 Who do you want to talk about during #AutisticHistoryMonth?
🎤
A: Autistic people have participated in human life for thousands of years; "Au" (the symbol for Gold in the element table) is a popular symbol of Autistic pride.
This is your celebration. 😊 Who do you want to talk about during #AutisticHistoryMonth?
🎤