AUTISTIC WOMEN & NONBINARY NETWORK, INC.

LINCOLN, Nebraska, 68506-3648 United States

Mission Statement

The mission of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network is to provide community, support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, nonbinary people, and all others of marginalized genders

About This Cause

Our goal is to dispel stereotypes and misinformation which perpetuate unnecessary fears surrounding an autism diagnosis. We seek to share information which works to build acceptance and understanding of disability. AWN Network is dedicated to building a supportive community where we can share our experiences in an understanding, diverse and inclusive environment. Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network is committed to recognizing and celebrating diversity and the many intersectional experiences in our community. AWN Network’s Committee on Autism & Ethnicity aims to educate the public about the impact of race and culture on our Autistic identities. The committee runs a grant program for Autistic people of color. See details here. Divergent: when disability & feminism collide is an initiative of AWN Network which seeks to explore the impact of sexism and ableism in disabled and nondisabled communities. Divergent is run exclusively by disabled people of varying identities and disabilities. Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network has an ongoing health provider survey with a linked database listing intimate care providers. These providers offer sensory friendly and accessible health care. In it’s work to develop more inclusive and accessible communities and opportunities, AWN Network has focused on challenging societal attitudes about the worth of disabled lives. Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network has called for the zealous prosecution of hate crimes against disabled people. AWN Network welcomes all women, both transgender and cisgender, non-binary and genderqueer people, Two-Spirit people, people who have at anytime identified as women or girls, and all other people of marginalized genders or of no gender. AWN recognizes and affirms all people’s gender identities and expressions, as well as choices about disclosure, transition, and going stealth.

AUTISTIC WOMEN & NONBINARY NETWORK, INC.
5100 Van Dorn St Unit 6633
LINCOLN, Nebraska 68506-3648
United States
Twitter @awnnetwork_
Unique Identifier 275133111