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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✨️ Exciting News on our project #ACTIVATE! ✨️ Join us as Tokyo talks about the ways you can have your voice heard in ACTIVATE through our research study. 📋✏️ We want to know how you would build an #Autism Advocacy Academy, the self-advocacy school for autistic people, by autistic people 📚🤝 Your voice matters 📢✨️…
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By completing this online survey anonymously, you can contribute to the design of the Autism Advocacy Academy. Just like Alicia-Maja does in the video above. The Academy is a new training programme where autistic young adults will learn to advocate for their interests. In this survey, you can tell us how you best learn new…
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Exciting news! Join us as Lyric introduces the launch of the Autistic Advocacy Academy, empowering autistic individuals aged 16-29 to advocate for their rights! We want YOUR insights through our survey—your voice matters! Check out https://neuroadvocacy.eu/ and be part of the change! #AutisticAdvocacy #YourVoiceMatters #autism #youth #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismspectrum #autismsupport #neurodiversity #inclusion #ACTIVATE #ErasmusPlus
Hey everyone! Meet Jacob, a passionate disability rights activist, as he introduces our incredible ACTIVATE partners from across Europe! 🚀 From Malta to Belgium, Portugal, and beyond, we’re uniting to empower autistic youth and advocate for their rights. 📽️ Watch the video: Activate Project: Meet Jacob! Together, we’re making an impact. Let’s spread the word…
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