We are a group of people dedicated to protecting the rights of autistic people and
championing their inclusion in society.
Are you a Charity?
No we're not a charity. We're not even a company. We're just a bunch of people. We
don't have any formal legal status. We prefer to think of ourselves as an organism
rather than an organisation.
What are you campaigning for?
Autism is a big issue with lots of facets. But we are primarily concerned with autism
as a civil rights issue and the inclusion and fair treatment of autistic people in
society.
What do you do?
We create and provide resources to help educate people about autism and the
injustices autistic people face. Resources for autistic people trying to defend their
own rights. We conduct research into the issues autistic people face. We talk to
government and other institutions trying to persuade them to make changes that will
improve the inclusion of autistic people, safeguard their rights and prevent
unfairness.
How are you funded?
We're not. There is no joint bank account or fund associated with this work. When we
take actions that require money individuals in the group will have volunteered to pay
for this out of their own pockets.
Can I join you?
Possibly. Our group is a working group that expects those in it to actively
participate. Also we need to keep the size of our group small enough to keep it
dynamic and effective. If you have free time and a burning passion to speak out for
the rights and inclusion of autistic people maybe you should get in touch.
I've been discriminated against because of my autism. Can you help me win my case?
Well we're not a group of lawyers so we don't offer legal advice for
specific cases. What we can do is point you towards legal information, relavent case
law and statute. We can direct you to other orgonisations that might help you, to
posable sources of legal aid. What we can't do is tell you what do to in your
specific case, run your case for you or I'm sad to say fund it. (See our resources
page for more information.)