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…
I Am Becoming
By David Wilson I am not sure what I should say on this website. I do feel like I should say something. Within the…
How During Covid I Overcame my Fear of Zoom, Joined a Meditation Group and Rediscovered my Art
My year in pictures. And what a year it has been. By Christian Espicha I have gone from being a terrified wreck in fear…