Day of Mourning Vigil 2023 Video and Coverage

Photo Credit Adrian Childress

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. For those who couldn't make it, we recorded a video for the whole event, included below. There was also significant news coverage for our NYC vigil, also linked below. Thank you again to those who were a part of the event, including those who came out, helped prepare for the vigil, and shared many kind and inspirational words towards putting together this event. We hope that we can continue hosting vigils every year to shine a light on this issue. 

Sy'Aire Russell

Sy’Aire currently lives in Brooklyn, NY, and was diagnosed as Autistic in August 2021, midway through pursuing their Master’s at New York University. After a long journey of adjusting to city life, a new diagnosis, and struggling to find community, they founded Autistic Adults NYC. A dedicated community builder, organizer, speaker, and consultant, Sy’Aire is committed to advocating for a more inclusive, equitable NYC for Autistics. Since starting the organization, they have continued to enjoy facilitating events and compiling resources for the community, along with director duties. Their special interests include disability advocacy, music, and animals.

https://www.autisticadultsnyc.org/about
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