by Ashley Pope | Aug 19, 2023 | Advocacy
Autism Society Ventura County’s Advocacy Committee spoke in favor of, and raised points about inclusive practices, in a recent decision about mental health policy at Conejo Valley USD. Good evening President Gill, trustees, and Dr. McLaughlin, My name is J.D....
by Ashley Pope | Aug 19, 2023 | Advocacy
This Public Comment was given virtually on 8/7 in support of removing & replacing gendered language with gender neutral pronouns in the city’s charter. The motion passed. Good evening city council, city staff, members of the public my name is C.S, and I am...
by Ashley Pope | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Dear ASVC Community, As the weather warms up, many families and individuals with autism look forward to enjoying the water and engaging in water-related activities. My son Gavin loves the water! Whether it’s swimming in pools, visiting beaches, or simply...
by Melissa | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
The 2021 AiAA Nomination Survey is up and we need your help nomination the amazing individuals and partners in our community! Please take a moment to fill out and submit the following survey. We appreciate your support! 2021 Awesome in Autism Nomination...
by Melissa | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Event Date: Saturday, July 17 2021 Virtual Conference Contact us at (805) 496-1632 or melissa@autismventura.org We are searching for autistic women/non-binary people who would like to speak at our first virtual Autistic Women’s Conference. Everyone is welcome to...
by Mg | Jan 11, 2021 | Fundraising
Well Everyone, we made it thru to December. Give yourself a big hand! You made it through perhaps the most difficult year in history. My Mom used to say “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” and my Irish Grandma said “God fits the burdens to your back” At this...
by Carly Fulgham | Apr 27, 2020 | Newsletter
Friday night, March 27th, I told my husband, “If I get COVID-19 and have to be hospitalized, don’t tell them I have Autism.” The next morning I woke up angry that I had to say that so close to the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. March 12th...
by Carly Fulgham | Aug 14, 2018 | Education
Motherhood was a dream I gave up on in my twenties. Not because I no longer wanted children, but because I couldn’t imagine being responsible for another person when I could barely take care of myself. I had hit the bottom. I could eat, sleep, get groceries, watch tv...
by Carly Fulgham | Nov 9, 2016 | Newsletter
The last civil rights battle just got harder. You may think I mean the fight for equal pay for women, or equal protection under the law for nonwhite races, or the right to marriage for our LGBTQ community. Yes, their struggle may now be more difficult, but I’m...
