We here at AutismHWY.com feel very blessed as we reflect on the year that was 2014. We are now 4 yrs. old as a visionary website and we feel a positive force for change. AutismHWY has always seen the future!! It is bright and full of transformation for this world. In these first few years of our on-line “life” we have witnessed a lot of fantastic movement in many positive directions. People demanding that the Autism hysterics and the othering of Autistic people— just stop. Autistic people know how they feel and have real and effective strategies for Autistic people and their families.
Families and friends of Autistic people are joining in by amplifying their voices, creating events and conferences to centerpiece their messages. Their first hand knowledge and experience; being Autistic. Voices for pragmatic change joining forces. Voices not listening to outlandish messages of pain, tragedy, unresolvable despair and pity. Voices with practical solutions to complex problems. Voices filled with love and not fear. The Autistic voice. So on point and now accessable. Ready to be heard and implemented. It is time to listen. Please do. Resolve to always.
We have had our vision of Autism all along. In 2010 we came on-line with our beliefs that it is natural and is indeed a very important piece of the human condition we all need to know about. That Autistic people are integral to creation and have been all along. Understanding and respecting the dynamics at play within the human mind is crucial to inter-relationships for ALL PEOPLE in every society. Autism clues people into all of that and more. AutismHWY.com has always seen that bigger picture now coming more and more into focus for everyone.
We wanted a website for Autistic people to connect
We wanted loving information for children about Autism
We envisioned a Chalk Festival and a loving gathering to celebrate people on the Spectrum
We knew it was something that we needed. That we deserved. Not another pity party to twist public perceptions to raise funds. An Art party to raise friendships, spirits and acceptance. NO WALKING in circles of shame. No declaring war on Autism. No wallowing on self imposed sadness. Chalking ourselves into our community in real ways. Allowing the community to meet and greet Autistic people to dispel the misperceptions. Enjoying ourselves out in the community where we belong! With the city of Covina and the partnership of numerous Autistic people, families, friends and organizations we have met that VISION! Autism Movement Therapy The Art of Autism, The Gifts of Autism , Joel’s VisionArts our hats are off to YOU!! Thank you for believing in AutismHWY’s vision.
In January 2014 we urged minds to be wide open to the Autistic voice in our blog titled “Minds Open:2014” As we have now come full circle into January and already into February of 2015 we believe that steps in this direction are happening. However, we have grown beyond mere “baby steps” and hope that Autistic inside info will become a full on gallop as we head to people seeing “OUR” Big Picture in 2020! 2020 vision will mean getting information straight from…the source! 100%!!
Our Visionary Wish List continues…..
1. Autistic activists and scholars will form a union that can be consulted by all agencies.
2. Non-Profits will be barred from disparaging the lives of the families they raise money to “assist” and will be mandated to include Autistic people on their board of advisory directors.
3. Experts on Autism will not be deemed an expert without gathering facts from Autistic people.
4. All people will be respected and valued in life regardless of the high productivity standards that are considered normal.
