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I am determined to see that autistic BIPoC have visibility & proper representation within autistic communities.
In thread are lists, organizations, ect that you can look to to be a part of this goal.
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BIPoC: Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour
In thread are lists, organizations, ect that you can look to to be a part of this goal.
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BIPoC: Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour
The following lists are for private use only. They're intended to connect autistic BIPoC/BAME & to bring more awareness that there are autistic BIPoC/BAME on twitter.
DM me if
you can't see the list & want access,
you're on this list & do not want to be
DM me if
you can't see the list & want access, you're on this list & do not want to be
Check out Autistic BIPoC by @lilririah: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1128507498346971137?s=09
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(in the process of putting together a list for other social media platforms. if you know of any notable autistic BIPoC on facebook, instagram, youtube, ect feel free to DM their info. same for any offline autistic BIPoC content)
Autistic People of Color Fund
@autistichoya has done an epic job at leading it's fund, & because of its impact there is always a need for donations.
Please Donate Here
https://awnnetwork.org/donate-to-awn/
with the note "APOC"
This funds autistic interdependence, survival, & empowerment
@autistichoya has done an epic job at leading it's fund, & because of its impact there is always a need for donations.
Please Donate Here
https://awnnetwork.org/donate-to-awn/
with the note "APOC"
This funds autistic interdependence, survival, & empowerment
For those looking for support, there is more information here
https://autismandrace.com/autistic-people-of-color-fund/
https://twitter.com/lilririah/status/1110936013143228416?s=19
https://autismandrace.com/autistic-people-of-color-fund/
https://twitter.com/lilririah/status/1110936013143228416?s=19
Old pinned thread https://twitter.com/lilririah/status/1128666465517940737?s=19
My favorite piece on autism & intersectionality to date
https://southseattleemerald.com/2018/12/05/intersectionality-what-it-means-to-be-autistic-femme-and-black/
By the amazing @CObeySumner
https://southseattleemerald.com/2018/12/05/intersectionality-what-it-means-to-be-autistic-femme-and-black/
By the amazing @CObeySumner
A few quick threads...
Anti-Racism
https://twitter.com/lilririah/status/1151489167077117953?s=19
Why is it racist?
https://twitter.com/lilririah/status/1191768769850331136?s=19
...for those who came here to learn how to be a better to BIPoC (autistic or not)
Anti-Racism
https://twitter.com/lilririah/status/1151489167077117953?s=19
Why is it racist?
https://twitter.com/lilririah/status/1191768769850331136?s=19
...for those who came here to learn how to be a better to BIPoC (autistic or not)
The dark side of neurodiversity:
"I’m constantly telling people that [People of Color] get attacked for the most benign reasons in [Neurodiverse] spaces. That the attacks are vicious and seemingly come out of nowhere."
By: @blkgirllostkeys https://blackgirllostkeys.com/adhd/no-time-to-confront-racism-in-neurodiversity/?amp&__twitter_impression=true
"I’m constantly telling people that [People of Color] get attacked for the most benign reasons in [Neurodiverse] spaces. That the attacks are vicious and seemingly come out of nowhere."
By: @blkgirllostkeys
https://blackgirllostkeys.com/adhd/no-time-to-confront-racism-in-neurodiversity/?amp&__twitter_impression=true
@Mis_TAught, in collaboration with @BobbVenessa, has an entire talk on YT highlighting the missing voices of Black autistics. I would also encourage to just follow her work in general because she puts in work researching this kind of information.
Credit: @/nigh.functioning.autism insta
"ASD affects people of all races and ethnicities, but research shows that African-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed at older ages than white children, giving them less of an opportunity for proper intervention and treatment." https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/03/19/587249339/black-and-latino-children-are-often-overlooked-when-it-comes-to-autism
Another way to support & donate to autistic & ND autistics https://twitter.com/AutisticTyla/status/1272645142248382467?s=19
