#AutisticAdvocacyMonth hashtag - Bluesky

2 days ago

White speech bubble on black background with bold text: Let's talk about Autistic safety. Autistic Advocacy Month gold, orange, and red infinity fist logo above. Purple starburst accents. Orange text reads #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 15.

Day 15 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth

Let's talk about #AutisticSafety.

Some tools can all help Autistic people communicate with first responders.

📖 AANE's full resource: aane.org/autism-info-faqs/library...

What safety tools help you?

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3 days ago

Comic book-style promotional graphic for the Advocacy Strengths Assessment, published by Brainbow Media, an Umbrella ND project.

That voice that says "i'm not the right kind of person to advocate for this"
We built something to shut it down
The Advocacy Strengths Assessment is free, fillable, and built around one idea: you already have what it takes
🔗 UmbrellaOpensDoors.org/Resources
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth

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Autistic Advocacy Month: Our Boundaries. Our Responsibilities Free to Listen Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. What are boundaries? Do Autistics know what our boundaries are? How do Autistics communicate with others as...

6 days ago

Autistic Advocacy Month: Our Boundaries. Our Responsibilities Free to Listen todaysautisticmoment.com/episode/auti... @umbrellaopensdoors.org @autisticadvocates.org #autistic #actuallyautistic #autisticadvocacymonth

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6 days ago

Hand holding a pencil writing a quote about listening to autistic people as experts, with #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 11 below.

Day 11 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth: self-care share day.
Miriam Edelman wrote it best — "The world should listen / to Autistic people, the / experts on themselves."
Share something you've created. All forms welcome.
Full haiku set: medium.com/umbrellaopensdoors/haiku...

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1 week ago

Barrier Analysis Overview_SASG Bk1 Resource YouTube video by Brainbow Media by Umbrella ND

#AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 10.

Not every barrier is the same, and misidentifying it burns energy you don't have. New video + free guide and worksheet to help you find your leverage point.

> youtu.be/7OHcTyY2y-4?si=SUiVmVFdIqym901a
🔗 umbrellaopensdoors.org/resources

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1 week ago

Three speech bubbles on a black background showing comfort clothing answers: "Basketball Shorts," "My hoodie," and "Old concert t-shirts," each with a matching clothing illustration. The Autistic Advocacy Month logo is in the top left. Text reads: #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 9, #SelfCareShare.

Day 9 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth and we're talking comfort clothing. 🧡

Sharing about our favorite things is a great way to regulate our nervous systems!
So tell us: what's your go-to comfort clothing item?

Drop it in the comments. 👇

#SelfCareShare

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1 week ago

My Advocacy Story Introduction YouTube video by Brainbow Media by Umbrella ND

#AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 8
Your advocacy story started before you had a word for it.
New free resource from SASG - a reflective worksheet to help you see the journey you've been on and the strengths you've built.

Download free → umbrellaopensdoors.org/resources

youtu.be/Upi9SX4DazU?...

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1 week ago

The image is a stylized promotional graphic featuring vibrant colors and various design elements. In the center is a large white speech bubble against a teal background, containing the text "Evaluating Organizations Checklist." Above the speech bubble is a red sticky note with curled edges displaying the words "New Resource" and three bold, black arrows pointing downward. To the upper right, an orange arrow adorned with yellow dots points toward a symbol of a raised fist with an infinity loop. At the bottom left, a yellow and white megaphone is illustrated with emanating lines, suggesting sound. On the bottom right is a stylized depiction of a person with pink hair, wearing a black hat and green jacket, in a pop-art style. The website "AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com" is printed at the bottom of the speech bubble.

Day 7 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth 🧡

New resource: Evaluating Neurodivergent Support Organizations Checklist — a practical tool to assess whether orgs truly center Autistic people.

Check it out → umbrellaopensdoors.org/resources/

Logo by @heli-os.art
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AutisticLed

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1 week ago

#AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 5!!! Let's support each other's wellbeing through shared recipes, tips, and tricks for a community cookbook!

Tag your friends!!!

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1 week ago

Pop art style graphic on black background. Two comic-style illustrated characters face each other. Upper right: a person wearing a blue hijab with a speech bubble reading "I'll bring recipes!" in black and gold text. Lower left: a person with pink hair and a pink jacket with a larger dotted speech bubble reading "Let's get Cooking" in teal and black text. The AAU gold, orange, and red infinity fist logo appears in the center. Text at the bottom reads #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 5 in white and gold.

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Day 5 of Autistic Advocacy Month. Sundays are for community care — the real kind. Not what gets sold to you. The kind where we show up for each other. #AutisticAdvocacyMonth logo created by @heli-os.art #CommunityCare

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2 weeks ago

Graphic for Autistic Advocacy Month highlighting ASAN and inviting viewer engagement on advocacy favorites. Transcribed Text: #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Autistic Advocacy Spotlight ASAN the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. • Autistic-led • Autistic-run • Fighting for real change. AutisticAdvocacy.org Who else? Who is YOUR favorite advocacy person or organization? Share in comments and we will make a community list!

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Day 2 of Autistic Advocacy Month. Today we're spotlighting ASAN — the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Autistic-led, Autistic-run, fighting for real change. 👉 autisticadvocacy.org #AutisticAdvocacyMonth

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2 weeks ago

This is an activity opportunity to recognize April 2nd as Autistic Advocacy Day. In the comments tell us what Autistic Advocacy means for you.

Angela (AJ) Locashio @umbrellaopensdoors.org @autisticadvocates.org #autisticadvocacymonth activity. Tell us what Autism Advocacy means for you. Participate in whatever way works best for you. #autistic #actuallyautistic #autisticadults

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2 weeks ago

Blue background with a speech bubble graphic in cream. Text reads "April is Autistic Advocacy Month" in dark blue. A gold megaphone with lightning bolts sits in the lower left corner, with gold stars in the upper right. Events Calendar: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/Events

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April is Autistic Advocacy Month — and we're starting where all advocacy starts: with self-care. Real, sustainable, community-rooted care. 📣 #AutisticAdvocacyMonth

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2 weeks ago

#autisticadvocacymonth conversation activity.

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3 weeks ago

Autistic Advocacy Month intro continued.

#autisticadvocacymonth is an opportunity for Autistics to lead with our allies supporting our leadership. #autistic #actuallyautistic

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3 weeks ago

This image announces the first episode in April. Autistic Advocacy Month: Our Boundaries Our Responsibility

Join my guest Becca Lory Hector and I for the episode of Today's Autistic Moment, Autistic Advocacy Month: Our Boundaries, Our Responsibility on April 12th. #autisticadvocacymonth #autistic #autisticadults #boundaries

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3 weeks ago

April 2026 will begin our first Autistic Advocacy Month. The image above explains what we are doing

Continuing the introduction of Autistic Advocacy Month in partnership with Today's Autistic Moment, Umbrella ND and Autistic Advocates United. #autistic #autisticadults #actuallyautistic #autisticadvocacymonth

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3 weeks ago

Image introducing everyone to Autistic Advocacy Month.

Today's Autistic Moment, Umbrella ND and Autistic Advocates United welcome all of you to the first April as Autistic Advocacy Month. Each day between now and April 30th, we will be posting what we are doing with #autisticadvocacymonth. #autistic #autisticadults #autisticadvocacy.

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Autistic Advocacy Month Activities & Resources 2026 is our very first Autistic Advocacy Month. We want to know what Autistics want to do to spread the word about the importance of Autistic Advocacy. We also want to know what kind of education an...

1 month ago

#AutisticAdvocacyMonth is happening in April.

We want to know what activities and resources could support Autistic advocacy.

Click on the form and tell us about resources you know of or ones you'd like to see. Tell us what YOU want to see for Autistic advocacy.

forms.gle/m1GGXBHVDZh4...

#Autism

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HELI-OS ☀️

@heli-os.art

2 months ago

#AutisticAdvocacyMonth ♾️✊

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2 months ago

Image Description: The image features a promotional poster for "Autistic Advocacy Month" set against a blue background. At the center is an easel displaying a white canvas. On the canvas, there is a logo depicting a gold, orange, and red infinity symbol intertwined with a raised fist, stylized to convey advocacy and solidarity. Above the logo, there is an orange starburst shape with the text "2026 Logo Contest Winner!" in bold black letters. An arrow points from the text to the logo. At the bottom of the canvas, it reads "by: Heli-OS.art" in black letters. Below the easel, the website "AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com" is displayed in black text. The image has a clean layout with vibrant colors emphasizing advocacy.

🎉 THE WINNER IS HERE! 🎉
Our first Autistic Advocacy Month logo comes from HELI-OS | Comms Open!☀️
April 2026 = Advocacy added to acceptance
Acceptance = "put up with us"
Advocacy = "listen to us & change systems"
We're done waiting. We're advocating for the world we deserve.
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth

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4 months ago

Image of a newspaper headline "Autistic Advocacy Matters" with hands holding it and an orange sticky note asking, "Why is it important to you?"

Autistic Advocates - Why is Autistic advocacy important to you?

#Autistic #Advocacy #SelfAdvocacy #AutisticAdvocacyMonth

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Home - Autistic Advocates United 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

5 months ago

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

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5 months ago

A promotional graphic for Autistic Advocacy Month in April 2026 with a question about the importance of autistic advocacy on an orange card. Transcribed Text: Autistic Advocacy Month April 2026 Why is Autistic advocacy important? AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com

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

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5 months ago

Promotional graphic for Autistic Advocacy Month, April 2026, with text and decorative elements. Transcribed Text: Autistic Advocacy Month - April 2026 Why is Autistic Advocacy Important? AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com

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

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5 months ago

Memorial graphic for Jamie Lee Henderson, a late-identified autistic advocate, featuring a photo of her in a garden and information about a logo challenge. Transcribed Text: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/Logo Community Legacy Jamie Lee Henderson Late-identified Autistic Advocate Jamie Lee discovered herself through her Autistic child’s advocacy work. Now her memory ensures Autistic creators get paid. Logo Challenge $325 Honorarium In loving memory 1957-2025

🎨 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

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5 months ago

Memorial graphic for Jamie Lee Henderson, a late-identified autistic advocate, featuring a photo of her in a garden and information about a logo challenge. Transcribed Text: AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/Logo Community Legacy Jamie Lee Henderson Late-identified Autistic Advocate Jamie Lee discovered herself through her Autistic child’s advocacy work. Now her memory ensures Autistic creators get paid. Logo Challenge $325 Honorarium In loving memory 1957-2025

🎨 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

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