The Rider: A Poignant Portrayal of Rodeo Star Brady Jandreau Who Pursues His Dream Despite a Traumatic Brain Injury
“I believe God gives each of us a purpose. To the horse, it’s to run across the prairie. For a cowboy, it’s to ride,”…
Father Matthew Schneider Navigating Life as Priest on the Autism Spectrum
“I have what’s kind of a stereotypical autistic memory for details and facts, which has been helpful in different ways as a priest.” Matthew…
Pandemic Blues and Opportunities Beyond: An Autistic Artist’s Journey in a Suddenly Changed World
“I thought to myself, ‘I know all the professional musicians in the area. Why not bring them to my house for socially distanced jam…
Disability Issues are not Partisan Issues
“The COVID-19 pandemic, horrible as it has been, has given us the perfect opportunity to redesign our society and systems to be more inclusive…
My Creative Process: 4 Stages for Turning an Art Idea into Reality
“I struggle with visualising that first-imagined image; however, I know what it is I want to create. This disconnect was frustrating for me, so…
13-year Old Autistic Teen Shot by Police Multiple Times. How can We Create a Safer Form of Law Enforcement?
By Ron Sandison The killing of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers sparked riots and public debate on the conduct of law enforcement,…
My Hope is that my Flying Blind Sculpture will Raise Awareness about Neurodiversity and Social Barriers
It’s hard to believe that the Covid saga goes on, and we are still on full lockdown here in Manitoba. The isolation has been…
How I Overcame the Challenges of Autism and Mental Illness: Graduated from College, Found Meaningful Employment and Lasting Friendships
I find that parents or families of autistic children wonder if things will ever change. I want to share with parents and families that…