Month: September 2025

Meet Raquel – ACTIVATE Supporting Autistic Youth to Shape their Futures

Autistic youth across Europe still face barriers to inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities. That’s why IMPACTsci, together with the other European partners, has created the first Autistic Advocacy Academy in Europe. Raquel, Project Manager with ImpactSci, shares how the Advocacy Academy has been designed to support the diverse community of Autistic young people across Europe.…
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Promoting Autism Acceptance and Empowerment through Digital Advocacy

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month this year ACTIVATE partners shared autistic stories to challenge the stereotypes associated with autism. Amplifying autistic voices, through digital advocacy and promoting more diverse narratives, is a key component of the ACTIVATE project. We are so happy to be able to share the gallery of Famous Autistic People cards shared…
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Meet Megan – With Exciting Updates About the ACTIVATE Advocacy Academy

Megan works within the Enforcement team at CRPD and has recently finished her Advanced Diploma in Digital Design, she shares exciting updates about ACTIVATE Advocacy Academy curriculum and the Train the Trainer programme! As part of the ACTIVATE project supported by Erasmus+, we’re on the lookout for Trainers to help us build an advocacy and…
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Life of a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Woman – From Deep Trauma and Violence to a Fulfilling Life

What happens when someone spends their entire life feeling different, without knowing why—until adulthood? This is the story of many people diagnosed late with autism, including Eva. Let me introduce Eva Halamová, a 34-year-old woman from Czechia. At first glance, she captures attention with her striking appearance: her clothing and jewelry seem to come from…
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