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People with autism and other disabilities are some of the most compassionate and loyal people I have met. I’m proud to be a part of that community. I also think there really is no such thing as being “normal” and if there is, it’s overrated.
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Instead of merely running, I mentally escaped from my thoughts and ran towards something greater—towards my family, towards a place of strength.
Read Community Ally: Chris B. 's Story
Being a self-advocate means being someone who can stand on behalf of the community, to be a source of guidance and being a helper to those who cannot speak for themselves.
Read Chris T: From finding out how he acts has a name to finding his way as an actor's Story
They refused to let their inexperience hold them back and instead approached problem-solving through a different lens by viewing things from the perspective of their employees with autism.
Read Community Ally: Andrew and Tom D.'s Story
If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.
- Dr. Stephen Shore