Blaine shares exciting details about what the six units of the ACTIVATE Advocacy Academy. The units will develop and strengthen self-advocacy skills in education, healthcare, the workplace, policy, and online spaces. Each will include activities you can complete in your own time and workshops led by ACTIVATE Trainers. More updates on how to sign up to…
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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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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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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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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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The ACTIVATE Advocacy Academy brings together young autistic people ages 16-29 to learn self-advocacy skills. What makes the ACTIVATE Academy special is not only participants, but the team behind it! Efthalia shares her motivation to join the ACTIVATE team as an Advocacy Academy Trainer. We will share updates in coming weeks on how to apply…
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Nearly 100 autistic young people shared their thoughts through surveys and interviews, helping shape the future Autism Advocacy Academy. We’re using what they told us to build a dynamic curriculum packed with practical tools, real-life scenarios, and flexible learning options. Participants in ACTIVATE Advocacy Academy will learn self-advocacy skills and bring about positive change for…
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In recent years, autistic people have often talked about the need to move beyond awareness or acceptance. In this campaign video Blaine, an autistic Disability Equality Trainer from Malta, talks about the need for action. As the project reaches a stage where autistic youth can begin to get involved, we call for personal stories on…
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