Autism Acceptance Month Fund

Communication First

Communication First is the only US disability-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to defending, protecting, and advancing the civil rights of the more than 5 million children and adults in the United States who due to disability or other condition, are unable to speak or have difficulty being understood when speaking. We believe that having access to the tools and supports necessary to effectively express one’s thoughts, needs, and desires is a fundamental human right and that communication is essential to autonomy, self-determination, and well-being. Our mission is to engage the public, advocate for policy change, and use litigation to protect and advance the human and civil rights of this historically marginalized population.

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

THE AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK SEEKS TO ADVANCE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE DISABILITY RIGHTS MOVEMENT WITH REGARD TO AUTISM. DRAWING ON THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CROSS-DISABILITY COMMUNITY, ASAN SEEKS TO ORGANIZE THE COMMUNITY OF AUTISTIC ADULTS AND YOUTH TO HAVE OUR VOICES HEARD IN THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION ABOUT US. ASAN BELIEVES THAT THE GOAL OF AUTISM ADVOCACY SHOULD BE A WORLD IN WHICH AUTISTIC PEOPLE ENJOY THE SAME ACCESS, RIGHTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES AS ALL OTHER CITIZENS. WE HOPE TO EMPOWER PEOPLE ACROSS THE WORLD TO TAKE CONTROL OF OUR OWN LIVES AND THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMON COMMUNITY. NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US!

Foundations for Divergent Minds

Founded and led by multiply-neurodivergent autistic people, our mission is to ensure equity, access, and fulfilled lives through inclusive, practical, and affirming neurodiversity-based programming and education.