The Intersection of Race and Disability: Hidden Barriers to Accessing Services
By Danyale Sturdivant When my son Joshua was born, I cannot begin to tell you how happy I was! I had watched video’s and…
Black History Month: My Mother Stands
The Art of Autism kicks off Black History Month 2022 with a poem by Art of Autism board member Angela Weddle. Do you have…
5 Common Myths About Autism And How They Create Stigma
By Aaron Bouma For my peoples with disabilities, stigma is something we continuously face. It is how we are perceived to be, to act,…
Casting Call for Autistic People and Their Families: Captions That Connect
My name is Ari – I am reaching out from Nina Day Casting, we are a casting agency in New York currently working on…
Review of the 1979 Comedy The In-Laws
Since it is very difficult for people with disabilities to make successful inroads in the film industry, where disabled characters tend to be represented…
Connecting with the Birds: My Closest Spiritual Allies
By Steve Staniek I spent 40 years in Health Physics, protecting workers and the public against nuclear risks, and by the time I retired…
Film Review: Don’t Look Up – A Masterclass in Autistic Ableism
Spoilers ahead for the Netflix original film Don’t Look Up. by Allison Wall What’s that in the sky? Is it a bird? A plane?…
My Autism Confession: I Love Being Quarantined
My name is Angel, and this is my autism confession. By Angel Nikki Mann I loved being quarantined. Now before you get upset, please…