Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)

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AWN is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit. We are committed to disability justice, gender & racial equity, neurodiversity & trans liberation with a focus on transformative and restorative justice in disability spaces. awnnetwork.org

[image description: Illustration and text against a background of the Disability Pride flag: horizontal bands in green, blue, white, yellow and red. At the top in black and pink text reads: “AWN celebrates Disability Pride Month Nothing About Us Without Us” Across the image are digital illustrations of a diverse group of eight people representing an array of ages, heights, clothing color / style, hair color / style, medical equipment, and use of various mobility devices. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: A large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ] #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth2026 #Disability #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
[image description: Illustration and text against a cream and pale blue background. At the top of the image in black text reads: “AWN celebrates the 27th anniversary of THE OLMSTEAD DECISION community integration is for everyone” Across the image are digital illustrations of a diverse group of seven people, with varying ages, heights, hair color / style, clothing type / color / style and use of mobility devices. On the left a person’s service dog is shown in a blue vest sitting in front of them. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: A large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Beside the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a pale yellow and green background. In the upper left hand corner in small black text reads: “AWN celebrates” followed by large and bolded red and black text reading: “FREEDOM DAY JUNETEENTH” Across the image are digital illustrations of nine people representing an array of ages, heights, clothing style and color, hair color / style, use of mobility devices. Behind the people, and in the lower portion of the image, are thick bands of the Pan African flag: red, yellow and green, which blends into the green that the people are standing / sitting on. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a muted bluish-green background. At the top of the image in bold black text reads: “GIVE FOR LOVE” “GIVE FOR PRIDE” The words “love” and ”pride” are in even larger bold deep red and pink letters. At the center, the largest words are in black text and read: “GIVE OUT” Surrounding the word “out” is a large heart that has a colorful, hand-drawn style. The heart is drawn using vibrant rainbow colors. In front of the heart is a drawing of a hand, shown from the wrist down, which has a series of bracelets that are in the colors of the Progress Pride flag. Below that is bold black and dark blue text that reads: “GIVE OUT DAY IS JUNE 4, 2026” In the center bottom - lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large hot pink “a” with a pale, green, winged spoonie dragonfly on it. Below the “a” is our website: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a large rainbow flag in bands of muted red, yellow and green, against a pale grey background. Text in black font at the top left corner reads: “AWN celebrates” Then in large, bold, purple bubble letters reads: “PRIDE MONTH” In the top right hand corner in black text reads: “June 2026” Across the image are eight digital illustrations of a diverse group of people representing an array of ages, heights, hair color / style and clothing color / style. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly on it. Below the “a” is our website: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a very pale blue background. Bold black text reads: “GIVE EARLY GIVE OUT” Surrounding the word “out” is a large heart that has the style of a heart that’s been hand drawn. The heart is drawn in a very bright array of rainbow colors. At center in black text reads: “Early Giving Begins :hearts: May 28, 2026” In the next line reads: Give OUT Day :hearts: June 4, 2026” In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale, green, winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our home page: awnnetwork dot org. In the lower right hand corner in black text reads: “GIVE OUT DAY” giveoutday dot org. ]
[image description: black text reads: “AWN Celebrates” In large, bright, magenta, yellow and blue font reads: “Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day” In smaller black font reads “May 24, 2026” Across the center of the image are digital illustrations of four people of an array of ages, heights, hair style / color and clothing. All 4 people shown are holding / draped in the pansexual pride flag: in bands of magenta, yellow and blue. At the bottom of the image are three thick bands in the colors of the pansexual pride flag: cyan (blue), yellow, and magenta. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large hot pink “a” with a pale, green, winged spoonie dragonfly. Beneath the “a” is the awn website: awnnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Blue and black text at top, and bolded orange text respectively, reads: “AWN celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month May 2026” Across the image are digital illustrations of a diverse group of nine people, reflecting a wide array of ages, heights, hair color / style, clothing color / style and use of mobility and accessibility devices. Behind the people, at center, is a drawing of a peachish-orange lotus flower. The ground upon which the illustrated people are sitting / standing has a pale blue and yellow design. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: A large red “a” with a pale greenish blue spoonie dragonfly. Beside the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text on an event flyer. At top in bold orange text against a light brown background reads: “Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Arts” beside a blue and orange sun which is the logo for Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Arts. Across the image is a drawing of fish in yellow, red and green swimming in blue water. At the center of the fish piece is dark blue text against a light brown rectangle. Text reads: “Featuring neurodivergent artists as they reflect on how their ways of thinking and experiencing the world shape the art they create.” In white text at the bottom of the fish piece is white text reading: “Free event” “Includes a light lunch” In the lower left hand corner in bold orange text reads: “ SATURDAY APRIL 18 11:00-12:30 MOUNT VERNON LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM” In the lower right hand corner is a bright blue square with white text reading: “With great thanks to our sponsors:” Then are images of the logos of the four sponsors, which are clockwise beginning at the top left. First is: Autism Society of Washington; (A.S.W.) their logo is a white square with the org name and a small colorful design. Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Lending Library; whose logo is the digital illustration of a bright purple narwhal in a white circle. “Tillinghast Postal and Business Center”; whose logo is a large red sign with the business name on it in yellow, black and white. And Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network, whose logo is a large pink “a”, with a pale green,winged spoonie dragonfly on it. ]
[Image description Illustration and text against a neutral beige background. In text that is both black and white reads: “this April, AWN is celebrating AUTISTIC JOY! for AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH” On the right hand side of the image is a digital illustration of a joyful Autistic person. They have dark brown hair pulled back and styled up, silver headphones, a yellow cropped shirt, black pants and orange sneakers. They are dancing and have one foot off the ground and both of their hands in the air. Across the center of the image is a rainbow in slightly muted shades of yellow, red and orange. In the lower right hand corner of the image is awn’s logo: A large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Beside the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white background. Text in thin black font and bolder blue font reads: “AWN celebrates Trans Visibility Day March 31, 2026” Across the image are digital illustrations of two people who are wearing respectively, blue and pink t shirts with white pants. They are both smiling, waving and have their arms around each other. Behind them is a fairly large digital illustration of the trans pride flag. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a blue winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awn network dot org ] #TransDayOfVisisibility #TDOV #trans
[Image description: Illustration and text against a beige background. Text at top in font that is alternately deep pink and black outlined in pink reads: “AWN celebrates WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH MARCH 2026” Across the image are digital illustrations of a diverse group of twelve people, of a wide array of ages, heights, hair color / style, clothing color / style and use of mobility and accessibility devices. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and rose gold background. Drawing of a rose gold circle with a gold outline around it. Surrounding the circle are butterflies in shades of pink, orange, blue and brown. At the center of the circle is deep maroon text reading: “Disability Day of Mourning March 1, 2026” In the lower right hand corner are illustrations of flowers in orange, pink, deep red and pink. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large maroon “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awn network dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a nature landscape. On the left half of the image is a digital illustration of a person who has shoulder length dark brown hair, an orange shirt and green pants. They are barefoot, with arms crossed, eyes closed and standing on bright green grass, against a backdrop of a greenish blue sky, and white puffy clouds. In bold green font reads: “National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) “ In black font reads: “FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1 Eating disorders affect people of all ages, sizes, races, genders, and backgrounds!” In the lower right hand corner of the image is our logo: a large pink “a” with a pale blue winged, spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Bolded and standard size black text in a tan square outlined in black. The tan square is positioned on top of thick bands in colors of red, gold, and green. In alternating thick, bolded and standard size black font reads: AWN Celebrates Black History Month 2026 A century of national commemorations of Black History” Infographic by Erin Casey, AWN Art Director End image description. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a blue and beige background. Against a background of bright blue and beige rainbow style stripes across the top half and beige space across the bottom, is a digital illustration of Dr Martin Luther King Jr, in the drawing, Dr King is wearing a black suit with a white button down shirt and a grey tie and is slightly facing his right. At the very top is text in alternating black bold and regular style font text begins: “AWN honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day “A Day On, Not a Day Off- Rep John Lewis In a square on the left hand side of the image, beside the drawing is beige with black border. Text reads: “Everybody can be great…because everybody can serve” - Martin Luther King Jr. February 4, 1968” In the lower left hand corner of the image is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale blue winged spoonie dragonfly on it. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. Illustration / graphic by AWN Art Director Erin Casey. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a beige background. Bolded text in orange, black and pink reads: “welcome back! AWN wishes you and all of us a Happy New Year 2026” The numbers for 2026 are lined with blue, large, bolded, and have sparkly yellow celebratory diamond decorations on the edges. Across the lower right side of the image is a rainbow with bands of muted pastels including teal, orange, yellow, and pink. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a teal wing r spoonie dragonfly. Below the logo is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
Text reads: "AWN is going on break! To rest and spend time with family & friends. We’ll be back to work on Monday, January 5th... see you next year!"
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and purple background. At top, text in mostly black (with a little pink) reads: “1 WEEK UNTIL GIVING TUESDAY & WE’RE COUNTING DOWN THE TOP 5 REASONS TO GIVE TO AWN… REASON TO GIVE NUMBER 1: LOVE:” Inside a large hexagonal speech bubble is black font reading: “love is an action, never simply a feeling” - bell hooks In the lower right hand comer is white and pale blue text reading: “SAVE THE DATE: GIVING TUESDAY IS DECEMBER 2, 2025!” In the lower left hand corner is a variation of the awn logo: a large pink heart with a pale blue, winged spoonie dragonfly. Below is our url: awnnetwork dot org. The text is against a purple and white background. ] Artwork / series is drawn by Erin Casey, AWN Art Director.
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and purple background. At top, text in mostly black (with a little pink) reads: “2 WEEKS UNTIL GIVING TUESDAY & WE’RE COUNTING DOWN THE TOP 5 REASONS TO GIVE TO AWN… REASON TO GIVE NUMBER 2: FREEDOM:” Inside a large rectangular box drawn in the center is black font reading: “WHEN DISABLED PEOPLE get free, EVERYONE GETS FREE. MORE ACCESS MAKES EVERYTHING MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYBODY. - LEAH LAKSHMI PIEPZNA-SAMARASINHA” In the lower right hand comer is white and pale blue text reading: “SAVE THE DATE: GIVING TUESDAY IS DECEMBER 2, 2025!” In the lower left hand corner is a variation of the awn logo: a large pink heart with a pale blue, winged spoonie dragonfly. Below is our url: awnnetwork dot org. The text is against a purple and white background. ] Artwork / series is drawn by Erin Casey, AWN Art Director. #givingback
[image description: Image one: Illustration and text against a colorful background. The background is divided into four squares that each are shaded in different colors of: muted maroons, goldenrod yellow, grey and white. At top in bold black text reads: “AWN HONORS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH November 2025” celebrating the Two-Spirit people of Indigenous North America then & now.” On the left hand side of the square is a digital illustration depicting Bobby Sanchez, an Indigenous Quechua Wari Two Spirit singer, performer, and slam poet. They have long, wavy dark brown hair, are wearing dangly earrings. She is wearing a multi color cut-out crop top which is in shades of goldenrod, teal and maroon, including yellow gloves. In the lower right hand corner is the AWN logo: a large pink “a” with a pale teal, winged dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and purple background. At top, text in mostly black (with a little pink) reads: “3 WEEKS UNTIL GIVING TUESDAY & We’re counting down the top 5 reasons to give to AWN… REASON TO GIVE NUMBER 3:” In a large rectangular shaped speech box is black font reading: ‘Giving liberates the soul of the giver’- Maya Angelou In the lower right hand comer is white and pale blue text reading: “SAVE THE DATE: GIVING TUESDAY IS DECEMBER 2, 2025!” In the lower left hand corner is a variation of the awn logo: a large pink heart with a pale blue, winged spoonie dragonfly. Below is our url: awnnetwork dot org. The text is against a purple and white background.
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and purple background. At top, text in mostly black (with a little pink) reads: “4 WEEKS UNTIL GIVING TUESDAY & We’re counting down the top 5 reasons to give to AWN… REASON TO GIVE NUMBER 4: COMMUNITY” In a large oval shaped speech bubble is black font reading: “I think it is healing behavior, to look at something so broken and see the possibility and wholeness in it” - Adrienne Maree Brown In the lower right hand comer is white and pale blue text reading: “SAVE THE DATE: GIVING TUESDAY IS DECEMBER 2, 2025” In the lower left hand corner is a variation of the awn logo: a large pink heart with a pale blue, winged spoonie dragonfly. Below is our url: awnnetwork dot org. The text is against a purple and white background. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and purple background. At top, text in mostly black (with a little pink) reads: “5 WEEKS UNTIL GIVING TUESDAY & we’re counting down the top 5 reasons to give to AWN… REASON TO GIVE NUMBER 5: COMMUNITY” In a large oval shaped speech bubble is black font reading: “Without community, there is no liberation” - Audre Lorde In the lower right hand corner is white and pale blue text reading: “SAVE THE DATE: GIVING TUESDAY IS DECEMBER 2, 2025” In the lower left hand corner is a variation of AWN’s logo: a large pink heart with a pale blue, winged spoonie dragonfly. Below is our url: awnnetwork dot org. The text is against a purple and white background. ] Artwork / series is drawn by Erin Casey, AWN Art Director
[image description: Illustration and text against a grey and black gradient background. Text at top in black reads: “AWN Celebrates Ace Week October 19-25 with appreciation for all on the asexual & aromantic spectrums” Across the image are illustrations of playing cards. The two most forward facing cards are the Ace of diamonds and the Ace of hearts. The card on the left is the Ace of diamonds, and the diamonds are shaded in using horizontal stripes in the colors of the Asexual Pride flag: black, grey; white and purple. The card on the right is the Ace of hearts, and the hearts on the card are shaded in using horizontal stripes in the colors of the Aromantic Pride flag: dark green, light green, white, gray, and black. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a teal winged spoonie dragonfly on the “a”. Below is awn’s url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a muted cream background. The lower half of the square shows many horizontal stripes, which are from n mmany LGBTQIAP+ pride flags including the Progress Pride flag, rainbow pride, and Trans Pride flags. At the top of the image in bolded pink font reads: “LGBTQIA+ History Month 2025” Just below in thinner, more of a cursive type black font reads: “more than 30% of LGBTQIAP+ adults are disabled compared to about 25% of non-LGBTQIAP+ adults” “our struggles and our liberation have always been intersectional and intertwined.” Between the above two small passages is a drawing of a heart made with tiny black dots in a connect the dots type of style. In the lower half of the image at center is the AWN logo: a large pink “a” with a teal, winged dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a muted cream background. The lower half of the square shows many wide horizontal stripes, which are featured in LGBTQIAP+ pride flags including the Progress Pride flag, Trans Pride flags. etc At the top of the image in bolded pink font reads: “LGBTQIA+ History Month 2025” Below that text is a large speech bubble drawn in black, with text inside the bubble reading: “You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.” ~ Marsha P. Johnson, self-described drag queen, performer, and disabled transgender activist In the lower half of the image at center is the AWN logo: a large pink “a” with a teal, winged dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org ]
[image description: - - Illustration and text against a beige background with a partially obscured drawing of feathers drawn in a soft, muted brown. Text at top is in both a thinner, slightly curlier black font, and a thicker, bolded deep brown font and reads: “AWN CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY OCTOBER 13, 2025” Across the center of the image are digital illustrations of eight people, representing a wide array of different ages, heights, hair color / style, and clothing color, type, and style. There are also mobility devices being used- a wheelchair user is shown in the lower left side of the drawing, and a person on the right end is using a dark brown cane. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a”, with a teal winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
Text: Leading Autism and Disability Organizations Call for Decision-Making based on Quality Science and Compassion for the Autism Community. Logos for co-signing orgainzations below text Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, American Association of People with Disabilities, Autism Society, The Arc, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, Autistic People of Color Fund.
[image description: Illustration and text against a white background with muted pink and purple paint strokes. Text in hot pink, bright purple and blue reads: “AWN celebrates Bisexual Visibility Day September 23, 2025” Across the center of the image are digital illustrations of seven people of a diverse array of ages, heights, hair color and clothing color and style. Many of them are either wearing clothes in the colors of the Bisexual Pride flag, draped in a Bi Pride flag or holding one up. Much of the people’s clothing incorporates the colors of the Bi Pride flag. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green spoonie dragonfly on it. Beneath the “a” is our url: awn network dot org. ]
In bold orange text reads: “”AWN celebra 15 de selfiembre - 15 de octubre “ In a brick orange / red bold font reads: “el mes de la herencia latinx” In bolded green and black font reads: “nuestras AMISTADES nuestra FAMILIA nuestra COMUNIDAD Across the image are diverse digital illustrations of eight people of varying ages, hair color / style, clothing style and cover and use of mobility aids, including two people who are using canes. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: A large pink “a” with a teal winged spoonie dragonfly on it. Below the “a” is the awn website: awnnetwork dot org.
[image description: A pale pink background with a beige rectangle across the lower center portion of the square. At top in pink and black text reads: “CELEBRATE NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY AUGUST 17, 2025” In the beige rectangle is a word art including the following words: “GENDER INCLUSIVE RESPECT TRANSFORMATIVE & RESTORATIVE DISABILITY JUSTICE AUTISTIC ACCEPTANCE NEURODIVERSITY INTERSECTIONALITY” In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: A bright pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the a is our url: awnnetwork dot org ]
Illustration and text against a cream and pale blue background. The pale blue in the lower portion of the image is drawn like a narrow paint stroke but is the shape of a curving pathway. In black text across the top center reads: “Why does the ADA matter?” “About 20% of the US population has at least one form of disability at any given time. So even if you aren’t disabled, it’s very likely that you know and care about someone who does have disabilities. All of our lives are enriched when we make sure that disabled people can fully participate in society alongside us. And accessibility best practices often lead to improvements that everyone can appreciate.” In the lower right hand corner of the image is a digital illustration of a person with short dark blonde hair, a peach shirt, grey sweatpants and red sneakers. They are on a teal scooter with black handlebars and a black basket on front, and have their hands clasped together. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Under the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image six: Illustration and text against a cream, pale pink and muted peach background. The pale pink and peach are in the lower portion of the image, and drawn like a paint stroke but also the shape of a curving pathway. At the top center in black text reads: “Why do we need the ADA?” “People with disabilities have a right to fully enjoy and participate in all aspects of life and society. The ADA aims to make sure access is considered and provided to us. The ADA describes the ways public and private entities should provide access, gives them guidelines for doing so, and gives disabled people ways to address discrimination when we do run into barriers or a lack of accessibility.” On the right hand side of the image is a digital illustration of two people. One of the people has short, wavy brown hair, a magenta shirt and tan pants with brown shoes. They have a bunch of colorful bracelets on their wrist. They are embracing the second person, who has short red hair, is wearing a white collared shirt under a red sweater and grey pants with tan shoes. They are shown seated in their very bright pink wheelchair. The two people are both smiling and seem happy, and the second person is holding their companions hand. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Under the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a cream and purple background. The pale lilac and bright purple are in the lower portion of the image, and drawn like a broad paint stroke but also the shape of a curving pathway. At the top center in black text reads: “What’s in the ADA?” “There are lots of other protections and accessibility guidelines in the ADA, including: * use of service animals * access to open and closed captioning * providing ASL interpreters & readers * protection from retaliation (like threats or intimidation) * when a disabled person exercises their rights to accessibility in a place of business, education, or work.” In the lower right hand corner is a digital illustration of a brown dog who is sitting, panting with their tongue out, and wearing a dark brown harness In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Under the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ] #ADA #disability #ada #ADAAnniversary #ADA35 #disability #disabled
[Image description: Illustration and text against a cream, peach and bubblegum pink background. The peach and pink are just below the center and drawn like a paint stroke but also the shape of a curving pathway. At the top center in black text reads: “What’s in the ADA?” Below, the question is answered: “The ADA outlines the important areas of life and society in which full accessibility should be provided to all disabled people. These include employment, education, housing, transportation, communications, government services, and business.” Across the right hand side of the image is a digital illustration of a person who has short brown hair and is wearing a brown suit with a white button down shirt. The person wears glasses, and is a wheelchair user. Their one arm is resting on the arm rest and their other hand is putting a paper ballot into a pale grey box labeled “VOTE”, with the V shaped similar to a checkmark. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Under the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ] #ADA #disability #ada #ADAAnniversary #ADA35 #disability #disabled
[Image description: Illustration and text against a white, beige and pale yellow background. The large pale peach paint stroke is in the lower portion of the image and is also the shape of a curving pathway. At the the top center of the image is black text reading: “What is a disability according to the ADA?” “Conditions classed as disabilities under the ADA include both mental and physical conditions. A condition does not need to be severe or permanent to be a disability.” On the right hand side of the image is a digital illustration of a person with long blonde hair, a black hoodie and an aqua striped skirt. They are wearing coral colored boots and holding a black and orange cane with their right hand, and have their left hand in their hoodie pocket. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Under the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[Image description: Illustration and text against a pale beige and green background. The large pale green paint stroke is in the center and drawn like a paint stroke but also the shape of a curving pathway. Text in black reads: “The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as the ADA, is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. The purpose of the ADA is to make sure that disabled people have full access to all of the same rights and opportunities that anyone else has in our society.” In the lower right hand corner, on the green pathway is a sign of what is historically called the “ADA sign” or “International Symbol of Access”, which is a royal blue sign with a white side profile of a wheelchair user on it. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Under the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[Image description: Illustration and text against a cream and pale blue background. The pale blue is in the center and drawn like a very broad paint stroke and also similar to the shape of a curving pathway. Text at top in black reads: “AWN CELEBRATES Below in very bolded bright red and blue text reads: “ADA 35 the 35th Anniversary of The Americans With Disabilities Act July 26, 2025”” The ADA: What it is and why it matters (now more than ever) “ The 35 has a star on top of th the 5 and the sentence is in black font. In the upper left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Under the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[Image description: Illustration and text against a very pale blue background. Text in the colors of the disability pride flag reads: “AWN CELEBRATES DISABILITY PRIDE JULY 2025” Across the image are digital illustrations of seven people who display a wide range of ages, height, hair color / style, clothing style and color, and using different types of mobility devices. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: A large pink “a” with a pale teal winged spoonie dragonfly, below is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ] #disability #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disability #DisabilityPride2025
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and gradient green background. Text in deep red and green reads: “AWN CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH 2025” Across the center of the image are digital illustrations of eight Black people of a wide range of ages, heights, hairstyle and clothing styles. The colors red and green are featured prominently in the clothing choices. Four of the people are holding food like red velvet cake and other food and drink that are red in color. In the lower left hand corner of the image is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a teal winged spoonie dragonfly above our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white background. Text at top in black and rainbow colors reads: “AWN wishes you a safe and happy PRIDE!” Across the center of the image are six digital illustrations of a diverse group of people of varying ages, heights, hair color/ style and mobility aid usage. All of the people shown are wearing clothing of their personal pride flags including: nonbinary pride flag, trans pride, lesbian pride, rainbow colors, pansexual pride, and the bisexual pride flag. Across the second half of the image behind the people is a large rainbow in muted colors. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Beneath the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ] #pride #pride2025 #pridemonth
[image description: Illustration and text against a beige background. Text in black, hot pink, yellow and blue reads: “AWN celebrates PANSEXUAL & PANROMANTIC AWARENESS DAY MAY 24, 2025” Across the image are digital illustrations of six people of varying ages, hair cut / style, hair color and clothing style. Many of the people shown are wearing clothes with colors from the Pansexual Pride flag (pink, yellow and blue) Behind the people is a large pansexual pride flag with gently muted shades of pink, yellow and blue at the center. In the upper right hand corner is the awn logo: a large hot pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly on it. Below the “a” is our url: awn network dot org ] #PansexualAwarenessDay #PanromanticAwarenessDay
[image description Illustration and text against a beige background At top in pink and black text reads: “SUPPORT AWN FOR GIVE OUT DAY JUNE 5, 2025 The word “out” is circled in a rainbow colored heart. Across the lower half of the square are digital illustrations of 3 arms raised into a fist. They are all wearing bright bracelets in rainbow and trans pride flag colors. Text above the 3 hands reads: “DISABILITY JUSTICE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE GENDER JUSTICE” In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale blue winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the a is our website: www dot awnnetwork dot org ]
A grayscale graphic with a photo of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the background. In the foreground, a blue banner reads, “Breaking News”. Below, text reads, “HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Fails to Respond to Invitation from Disability and Autism Organizations ”.
[Image description: Illustration and text against a white background with very faint blue swirls. Text in bright teal, bold orange and pink reads: “AWN celebrates APIDA Heritage Month Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Across the image are digital illustrations of eight people, of a diverse group and wide array of ages, heights, hairstyles, hair color, and clothing style/color. In the upper right hand corner is the AWN logo: a large bright pink “a” with a teal winged spoonie dragonfly on it. Beside the “a” in bolded teal text reads: “MAY 2025”. Beneath the date is our url: awnnetwork dot org. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a muted white background. Text in fuschia and dark grey reads: “Autism Acceptance Month 2025 Acceptance, to me, looks like inclusion. I am seen as valuable and not a set of deficits. I am seen as worthy of supports, accommodations and help when I do need them because my contributions matter.’ - Lei Across the center of the image is a large, muted rainbow in pastel pink, orange, yellow, lilac and pale greenish blue. Right of center is a digital illustration of a person with long brown hair, orange shirt and green pants In the lower left hand corner is the logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green spoonie dragonfly on it, and our url beneath it- awnnetwork dot org/ resource library. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a beige background. Text in bolded black with orange edges reads: “AWN CELEBRATES Lesbian Visibility Day April 26, 2025” Across the center of the image are digital illustrations of eight people of varying ages, heights, hair styles and poses. Many of the people shown are wearing clothes in the sunset Lesbian pride flag: dark orange, light orange, white, pink and dark rose. In the lower right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly on it. Beneath the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org ] #LesbianVisibilityDay #LesbianPride
[image description: Illustration and text against a muted white background. Text in fuschia and dark grey reads: “Autism Acceptance Month 2025 “Acceptance means that you and the people most supportive of you fully recognize your areas of competence, while allowing for any accommodations you need without making a big deal out of them. - Julia” Right of center is a digital illustration of a person with short brown hair; a blue long sleeve shirt and grey pants. In the lower left hand corner is the logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green spoonie dragonfly on it, and our url beneath it- awnnetwork dot org/ resource library. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a muted white background. Text in fuschia and black reads: “Autism Acceptance Month 2025 'Acceptance is…. loving a person as who they are, right where they are. - Kassiane Across the center of the image is a muted rainbow in pastel pink, orange, yellow, lilac and pale greenish blue. To the right of center of the image are digital illustrations of two people. One of whom has short white hair, an aqua shirt and tan pants, and the second person has long brown hair, an orange tank top and black leggings. In the lower left hand corner is the logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green spoonie dragonfly on it, and our url beneath it- awnnetwork dot org/ resource library. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a muted white background. Text in fuschia and purple reads: “Autism Acceptance Month 2025 ‘Acceptance is... ...calling myself an autistic woman without shame. Shedding that shame and loving myself for who I am, not who others need me to be.’ - Kat” Across the center of the image is a large, swirling, muted rainbow in pastel pink, orange, yellow, lilac and pale greenish blue. To the right of the center is a digital illustration of a person standing while holding in their mouth a stim toy / sensory comfort item from a necklace. They have brown hair and are wearing an orange shirt and blue pants. In the lower left hand corner is the logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green spoonie dragonfly on it, and our url beneath it- awnnetwork dot org/ resource library. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a cream background. A drawing of a pink, white and blue trans pride rainbow is across the square. In the upper right hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Below the “a” is our website: awnnetwork dot org. Across the top cent of in blue and pink bold text reads: “PROTECT TRANS LIVES CELEBRATE TRANS JOY” Across the center of the image are digital illustrations of seven people of a variety of ages, hair color, height, clothing and hair styles. They are all either smiling or have a neutral expression. One person is a wheelchair user and another has their fist raised. At the bottom in black and pink bold text reads: “TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY MARCH 31, 2025” ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and blue background. A bright blue banner at the top and bottom with white font reads: “FROM ‘SINCERELY, YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD’ CELEBRATING 4 YEARS!” In the lower left hand corner is the name and logo of Beacon Press:tm:, the publishing house of our anthology. At the center is a black rectangle surrounded by pastel confetti peppered around it, with black and bright green text inside the rectangle that reads: ”When you let go of expectation, your hands are free to embrace your child for who they are.” - Amythest Schaber. In the lower right hand corner is a digital drawing of a tall, white, layer cake that is whimsically drawn a bit lopsided. The cake has flecks of red in it, and is covered in green icing with white sprinkles. At top are four brightly colored, lit candles, in honor of our anthology’s fourth anniversary. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and red background. A red banner at the top and bottom with white font reads: “FROM ‘SINCERELY, YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD’ CELEBRATING 4 YEARS!” In the lower left hand corner is the name and logo of Beacon Press™️, the publishing house of our anthology. At the center is a black rectangle surrounded by pastel confetti peppered around it, with black and bright green text inside the rectangle that reads: “I have become a person that I hope my younger self would be proud to know and perhaps look up to.” - Lydia X.Z. Brown In the lower right hand corner is a digital drawing of a tall, white, layer cake that is whimsically drawn a bit lopsided. The cake has flecks of red in it, and is covered in green icing with white sprinkles. At top are four brightly colored, lit candles, in honor of our anthology’s fourth anniversary. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and red background. A red banner at the top and bottom with white font reads: “FROM ‘SINCERELY, YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD’ CELEBRATING 4 YEARS!” In the lower left hand corner is the name and logo of Beacon Press™️, the publishing house of our anthology. At the center is a black rectangle surrounded by pastel confetti peppered around it, with black and bright blue text inside the rectangle that reads: “We were plopped into a world where everyone and everything tells us we’re wrong…it breaks us down faster than you can imagine.”- Kassiane Asasumasu. In the lower right hand corner is a digital drawing of a tall, white, layer cake that is whimsically drawn a bit lopsided. The cake has flecks of red in it, and is covered in green icing with white sprinkles. At top are four brightly colored, lit candles, in honor of our anthology’s fourth anniversary. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a white and blue background. A bright blue banner at the top and bottom with white font reads: “FROM ‘SINCERELY, YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD’ CELEBRATING 4 YEARS!” In the lower left hand corner is the name and logo of Beacon Press:tm:, the publishing house of our anthology. At the center is a black rectangle surrounded by pastel confetti peppered around it, with black and bolded red text inside the rectangle that reads: “Let me know that in a sea of sameness, I am one of the many, many different, and in that variation lies beauty. - B. Martin Allen.” In the lower right hand corner is a digital drawing of a tall, white, layer cake that is whimsically drawn a bit lopsided. The cake has flecks of red in it, and is covered in green icing with white sprinkles. At top are four brightly colored, lit candles, in honor of our anthology’s fourth anniversary. ]
[image description: Illustration and text against a muted pastel pink background. At top in bold pink text reads: “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH” In black font reads ”2025 “Honoring women’s contributions to history and society” Across the image are digital illustrations of a diverse group of nine women of an array of different ages, heights, hair color, hair styles and mobility devices. In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale green winged spoonie dragonfly. Next to the “a” is our url: awnnetwork dot org ]
[Image one: Illustration and text against a half pale blue and half blue / white lined notebook paper type design background. Bolded dark text at top reads: “Eating Disorders Awareness Week February 24-March 2, 2025” Across the image are digital illustrations of seven diverse people of varying ages, heights, hair styles, clothing style and colors In the lower left hand corner is the awn logo: a large pink “a” with a pale blue winged spoonie dragonfly. Beside the “a” is our website awnnetwork dot org
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Image features torn paper strips in the colors of the Trans and Disability Pride Flags (blue, white, pink, green, yellow, red, and dark gray). A transparent black square sits over the colorful background. Light blue text reads: "Trans liberation and disability justice are one fight. We work as one community to protect our rights and freedom, including our civil rights under Section 504. We refuse to leave transgender and gender nonconforming people behind or treat their civil rights as a bargaining chip. And we reject anyone who believes justice can be achieved for disabled people at the expense of trans people." There are also logos for American Association of People with Disabilities, Disability Culture Lab, National Disabled Legal Professionals Association, and New Disabled South. ] ID by Disability Culture Lab insta page
[image description: At the top left hand corner is the ASIS logo (blue and deep red logo against a white background and a blue drawing of the Active-Style Wheelchair Symbol) At top right is the AWN logo: a large pink “a” with a pale teal winged spoonie dragonfly. In white and pink text in the same black square reads “AWN fiscal allied partners series for Black History Month 2025” Below is text and illustration against a pale blue background. Text reads “Accessible Sports In Society (ASIS) is a project by Soul Touchin’ Experiences LLC that uses sports and the game of soccer as a gateway to full community inclusion in Birmingham AL.” To the right of the text is a drawing of a soccer ball in mid air. Below is text reading “ASIS engages Black, Brown and First Nation Disability youth ages 14-22 at the intersection of sports, arts and technology.” To the left of the text is a deep red drawing of the Active-Style Wheelchair Symbol In the lower left hand corner is the ASIS website asisonline dot org. In the lower right is the AWN website: awnnetwork dot org. ]