Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network

Individual and Family ServicesNebraska, United States11-50 Employees

Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) operates as a nonprofit in the individual and family services sector, focusing on community support and resources for autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary people, trans people of all genders, and others with marginalized or no gender. The organization aims to acknowledge and celebrate diverse, intersectional experiences and to foster an inclusive environment where members can share experiences and access tailored support. Its programs include initiatives like the Committee on Autism & Ethnicity, which educates the public about race and culture’s impact on autistic identities and administers a grant program for autistic people of color; Divergent, an initiative driven by disabled people exploring how sexism and ableism affect disabled and nondisabled communities; and a health provider survey with a linked database of sensory-friendly and accessible care providers. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, AWN operates within the broader nonprofit landscape of services for autistic and gender-diverse communities and has pursued collaborations and initiatives, including recent partnerships and projects to expand accessibility and inclusive resources.

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