ME - WHY AM I DOING THIS
I am Autistic and was diagnosed two years ago by three psychiatrists and two psychologists. Also I have ADHD and so we call it AuDHD.
I have created this website for two reasons:
1) I needed help and don't know how to bring it up
2) I am inspired by the people who help me and wish to help other autistic adults
I have created this website for two reasons:
1) I needed help and don't know how to bring it up
2) I am inspired by the people who help me and wish to help other autistic adults
1) i need help
Autism is difficult for everyone - it does not choose race, colour or gender, rich or poor.
SHAME, STIGMA as well as MISINFORMATION about Autism has meant that I was in a dangerous situation where I did not have anywhere to live, no people to ask for help - I felt that I was an outcast from humanity.
HOWEVER I am also aware that this is because of my limited experience of living with a disability, and there are ways to survive.
Firstly to ASK for help. Because two of the core disabilities with Autism are communication and social interaction, this is a really difficult step.
And so I did what any Autistic Webmaster from the 90's would...I made this site.
WHAT I NEED HELP WITH:
I am fortunate to have a cohort of neurodiverse talent around me, I wish to lead and collaborate with more neurodiverse souls so that we can have a life we can enjoy.
To achieve this, I am converting the Futures Factory to focus on this purpose as well as my artist sales and creativity.
<update 1 April 2024>
...and we are live! Click though and let me know what you think?
<update 16 April 2024>
New studio located and funding for the first month achieved!
<updated 16 May 2024>
Now that I have had the time to setup the machines and update the site, I am super happy to confirm stage one is complete and now we are moving to REGROW and THRIVE - details below:
I broke our fundraising into three parts - the first one is complete and now I wish to pay it forward and have listed more art for sale - make an offer or donation for Art or Objects or view all here.
All proceeds will be used for Adult Autism support - to help our funding goals are below, click the + to see a breakdown:
SHAME, STIGMA as well as MISINFORMATION about Autism has meant that I was in a dangerous situation where I did not have anywhere to live, no people to ask for help - I felt that I was an outcast from humanity.
HOWEVER I am also aware that this is because of my limited experience of living with a disability, and there are ways to survive.
Firstly to ASK for help. Because two of the core disabilities with Autism are communication and social interaction, this is a really difficult step.
And so I did what any Autistic Webmaster from the 90's would...I made this site.
WHAT I NEED HELP WITH:
I am fortunate to have a cohort of neurodiverse talent around me, I wish to lead and collaborate with more neurodiverse souls so that we can have a life we can enjoy.
To achieve this, I am converting the Futures Factory to focus on this purpose as well as my artist sales and creativity.
<update 1 April 2024>
...and we are live! Click though and let me know what you think?
<update 16 April 2024>
New studio located and funding for the first month achieved!
<updated 16 May 2024>
Now that I have had the time to setup the machines and update the site, I am super happy to confirm stage one is complete and now we are moving to REGROW and THRIVE - details below:
I broke our fundraising into three parts - the first one is complete and now I wish to pay it forward and have listed more art for sale - make an offer or donation for Art or Objects or view all here.
All proceeds will be used for Adult Autism support - to help our funding goals are below, click the + to see a breakdown:
HOW THIS MONEY WILL BE USED
SURVIVE
..........
..........
...$6,500
Movers and Van rental to storage
1000
Storage for 2 months
1,500
Short-term Accommodation for 2 months
3,450
Citizenship for NDIS
550
REGROW
..........
..........
...$25,000
Setup and Fees for Charity Status
2,500
Trademark and Brand
10,000
3 Months of Technology Costs
2,500
3 months of Operating Costs
10,000
THRIVE x 2
..........
..........
...$50,000
Accomodation for Autistic Adult (3 months)
7,500
Food and Meals (3 Months)
7,500
Specialists
5,000
Training and Supporting Independence Allowance
5,000
2) i WANT TO help
I realise that Autism is a lifelong struggle and I will use this life make the world a kinder place for Adult Autists (or even AuDHDers) like me.
Years, knowledge, support, inspiration and understanding from a lived experience on both sides of disability have provided unique insights which I will combine with creativity and leadership to provide tangible help and understanding for Autistic Adults.
To start I think it is about information and education.
And so I setup an 'Autism Information Desk' at Badlambs Barber in Bondi Beach, but had no where to live and so will regroup once I am settled and am actively looking for a new window to showcase myself.
Let me know if you have anywhere that has a high amount of people walking past and are looking to do something interesting - on the screen I will be creating live artworks using technologies to demonstrate some of the amazement that also comes with disability - with some interactive sessions where people can come and have a chat to learn and start to understand autism from an autist.
Years, knowledge, support, inspiration and understanding from a lived experience on both sides of disability have provided unique insights which I will combine with creativity and leadership to provide tangible help and understanding for Autistic Adults.
To start I think it is about information and education.
And so I setup an 'Autism Information Desk' at Badlambs Barber in Bondi Beach, but had no where to live and so will regroup once I am settled and am actively looking for a new window to showcase myself.
Let me know if you have anywhere that has a high amount of people walking past and are looking to do something interesting - on the screen I will be creating live artworks using technologies to demonstrate some of the amazement that also comes with disability - with some interactive sessions where people can come and have a chat to learn and start to understand autism from an autist.