March 2024 Exhibition Photos
Thank you all for coming out to our Alternative Expression Exhibition!! It was amazing to showcase the works from our weekly series of creative classes, and also highlight works from local Autistic artists in our community.
April is Autism Acceptance / Awareness Month
Learn ways to support the Autistic community during April!
Alternative Expression
Alternative Expression is a series of free creativity-based classes and events for the Autistic Community of NYC.
Workshop Slides
We host monthly workshops on topics suggested by our members. These workshops are Autistic-led, and structured to encourage discussion and emphasize the importance of everyone's opinions and experiences.
Coat Drive
Lets help keep our fellow New Yorkers warm this winter! We’re accepting donations of your new and gently used coats during 3 of our events this November.
Happy Ace Week!
Ace Week is celebrated the last week of October, with the goal of raising awareness and supporting those who are asexual/ace.
Pride 2023 - Photos & Video
Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2023 Autistic Pride Day Celebration! It was such a great experience to hear from so many Autistic voices and see all the creativity within our community.
Autistic Pride Day 2023
Sunday, June 18th is Autistic Pride Day! Join us at 12:00pm for a sensory friendly event at Foley Square, celebrating and advocating for the autistic community!
Happy Autism Acceptance Month!
For folks new to the Autistic community, or folks from the outside who want to be neurodiversity supporting and affirming, here is some important information and preferred terminology within our community.
Day of Mourning Vigil 2023 Video and Coverage
Thank you all to those who attended our Vigil in City Hall Park. It was a very meaningful event to be a part of and help host, and I'm glad that many of those who came expressed that same sense of significance in being a part of this event.
Disability Day of Mourning 2023
First started in 2012 by Zoe Gross of ASAN, Disability Day of Mourning is recognized by members of the disability community worldwide.
How Mayor Adam’s Directive Affects the Autistic Community
Last week, Mayor Adams announced a new controversial plan aimed at helping the homeless population affected by mental illness.