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LOCATION: Midtown. This is an accessible space with an elevator.

DESCRIPTION:

On Thursday October 16th at 6pm join us for our monthly in-person 60 minute TCTSY class led by AANYC member and certified yoga instructor, Heidi.

TCTSY (Trauma Center's Trauma Sensitive Yoga) is a specific style of hatha yoga that was developed to treat complex trauma, and also has useful applications for neurodivergent individuals who might struggle with a more traditionally led yoga class.  Heidi will guide you through several different movements and postures, while offering modifications and options that will allow you to tailor the class to suit your needs. This yoga practice is open to all levels- including first-timers to yoga! 

Following the TCTSY practice, there will be time to share any reflections you might have about the practice with the group, and/or to chat with Heidi individually on how best to adapt this practice to suit your needs. 

We will have yoga mats and props, but please feel free to bring your own yoga mat and any props that might support your practice. You might also want to bring a towel or other piece of fabric to cover the mats provided at the venue, if you have any concerns about resting exposed skin on a communal mat. Most of the movements and postures offered can also be done from a seated position in the chairs provided at the venue. 

There is a $15 fee/donation for this event, which covers the cost of the event (yoga studio and instructor fee).

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LOCATION: Central Park

DESCRIPTION:

Join us for an exciting adventure through Central Park! 

We’ll be doing a photo scavenger hunt. After doing our intros, we’ll be splitting up in small groups, and each group will be given a list of things to photograph - “A small fluffy dog, a hotdog cart, pizza rat, etc.” Your mission is to find and photograph as many items on the list as possible within the time limit. The group with the most photographs wins!

Please try to arrive as close to the start time as possible! After we split up, it will be hard to find the group.

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DESCRIPTION:

On Sunday, October 12th, join us for a virtual speed-friending event! This event will give women and femme-identifying members the opportunity to get to know one another better through guided conversation questions and topics.

P.A.U.S.E is a space for friendship and community that doesn’t revolve around speech!

These events are designed to be especially welcoming to Autistic adults with intellectual disabilities, those who are non- or minimally speaking, or those who have other disabilities that make typical social settings challenging.

Learn more about PAUSE

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LOCATION: Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled - 25 Elm Pl, 5th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The building is accessible. The space is on the 5th floor, through some glass doors. There are accessible all-gender bathrooms.

DESCRIPTION:

Come decorate a mini-pumpkin with us!

You can paint your pumpkin, draw on it with markers, or put stickers on it. We will have real pumpkins and foam pumpkins.

After you finish your pumpkin, you can do more fun fall-themed and Halloween crafts that we will have.

This will be a calm and friendly event. Come meet other Autistic adults and have a good time!

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LOCATION: Astoria

DESCRIPTION:

Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar during Karaoke Night on October 9, 5:30-7:30pm, where the stage is yours and the spotlight is waiting! Whether you’re a seasoned singer, or just want to sing your heart out to some of your favorite songs, come on in and sing along!

This event will be led by our new host and fellow member, Shazim! Karaoke may be loud and overstimulating to some, so we recommend bringing earplugs, headphones, or any other sensory tools you may need!

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DESCRIPTION:

On October 8th, 7:00-8:00 pm, join us for our next Online Crafting Meeting for Autistic Crafters. Whether you knit, crochet, spin, weave, felt, rug hook, dye, embroider, needlepoint, sew, or any other kind of crafter, Emma is hosting a monthly Crafting Meeting on 2nd Wednesday evenings. Whatever kind of crafting you do, if you love it and you’re doing it, come and share your project with us!

If you are crafting-curious and want to see if you’d like to start crafting, come see what we’re doing. If you want, you could use your “bring and brag” time to identify what you might want to do. You can ask about costs, and the Roses and Thorns of Crafting.

Craft online while checking out other people’s projects and sharing your own. You don’t have to share if you don’t want to. You can come just to watch if you want.  

If you are having a problem with your craft, I hope we’ll connect with each other - Crafters Unite! - and help each other problem-solve any crafting issues that come up. And we’ll get to share our current project and discuss our next project and why we love crafting.

Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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DESCRIPTION:

Join us on Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00PM for our employment series! The topic of the day: Burnout

During the event, we’ll go over what burnout is, what it can look like, our experiences dealing with burnout, and how to manage and prevent it. We’ll focus on our experiences with burnout surrounding work, but those who’d like to discuss burnout at school and other settings are welcome as well! At 7 we’ll start with our intros, and then get into our discussion, guided by some readings/resources and questions.

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DESCRIPTION:

On Tuesday, September 30th, join us for a virtual trivia night! We’ll be celebrating fall and the beginning of spooky season with seasonal and Halloween-themed questions.

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LOCATION: Fieldston, Bronx.

This event is a hike. Participants are likely to encounter uneven terrain, slopes, steps, and wet areas.

DESCRIPTION:

Our second Plant ID walk for September will be located at Van Cortlandt Park!

We are hosting 2 plant walks each month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please register for only 1 Plant ID Walk (Sept 7th or Sept 28th) this month.

This is a late summer plant walk in a forested area. It is highly recommended to wear long-sleeve clothing for protection against insects or plants.

Van Cortlandt is NYC’s 3rd largest park, sitting at a whopping 1,146 acres! Located in The Bronx, this park was named after the Van Cortlandt family, who were prominent in the area during the Dutch and English colonial era. Playing fields and playgrounds surround the old-growth forest, with multiple streams and the boroughs largest freshwater lake. There are plenty of hardwood trees, woodland and wetland plants, as well as animals ranging from wild turkey’s, skunks, and even eastern coyotes.

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LOCATION: Brooklyn Heights. There is a paved path that leads to the turf.

DESCRIPTION:

On September 27th at 12:00PM, join us for our second annual field day!

We will be doing classic field day games, including potato sack race, corn hole, egg and spoon race, etc. If you have a field day game suggestion, let us know below in the discussion or on discord! IMPORTANT: bring water, comfortable shoes, and comfortable/cool clothing you can get sweaty. 

Folks of all physical abilities and fitness levels are welcome at this event! Spectating and cheering along is also welcome. While we won’t have loud music, cheering from other attendees/other park noises may be loud so we’ll bring some earplugs & stim toys just in case. 

We’ll also be enjoying an end of summer picnic. We’ll have some water and light snacks available. Bring a bagged lunch and a blanket if you’d like to enjoy a nice picnic after/in between the games.

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LOCATION: Greenwich Village.

DESCRIPTION:

This event is for LGBTQ+ members!

On Friday, September 26th at 2pm, join us for a walking tour of Greenwich Village, focused on LGBTQ landmarks and culture centers, and public parks and gardens. The tour will be about 1 mile, and there will be opportunities to sit/rest at parks throughout.

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DESCRIPTION:

Join us on Thursday, September 25th at 7:00PM for our employment series! The topic for the evening: The Workplace. 

At 7 we’ll start with our intros, and then get into our discussion, guided by some readings and questions. During the event, we’ll share our experiences with coworkers/supervisors and other professional settings, including maintaining relationships, disclosure, networking, and more. We’ll also go over handing discrimination and advocating for ourselves.

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LOCATION: Midtown. This is an accessible space with an elevator.

DESCRIPTION:

This event is all about connecting with our Supporters, sharing some behind-the-scenes updates, and hearing your thoughts on ideas for future supporter events.

We’ll be providing lunch and desserts for everyone. After lunch, we’ll keep the fun going with board games, puzzles, and more! It’s a great chance to relax, connect with fellow supporters, and enjoy the community you’ve helped sustain.

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LOCATION: Midtown. This is an accessible space with an elevator.

DESCRIPTION:

On Saturday September 20th at 12pm join us for our monthly in-person 60 minute TCTSY class led by AANYC member and certified yoga instructor, Heidi. 

TCTSY (Trauma Center's Trauma Sensitive Yoga) is a specific style of hatha yoga that was developed to treat complex trauma, and also has useful applications for neurodivergent individuals who might struggle with a more traditionally led yoga class.  Heidi will guide you through several different movements and postures, while offering modifications and options that will allow you to tailor the class to suit your needs. This yoga practice is open to all levels- including first-timers to yoga! 

Following the TCTSY practice, there will be time to share any reflections you might have about the practice with the group, and/or to chat with Heidi individually on how best to adapt this practice to suit your needs. 

We will have yoga mats and props, but please feel free to bring your own yoga mat and any props that might support your practice. You might also want to bring a towel or other piece of fabric to cover the mats provided at the venue, if you have any concerns about resting exposed skin on a communal mat. Most of the movements and postures offered can also be done from a seated position in the chairs provided at the venue.

Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Chelsea & Virtual

This is an accessible space and we are on the first floor.

DESCRIPTION:

“Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of people with disabilities who work for self-determination, equal opportunities and self-respect.  Independent living/living independently means that individuals with disabilities are provided with all necessary means to enable them to exercise choice and control over their lives and make all decisions concerning their lives.” Source

Join us on September 20th at 11:00am to talk about Independent Living! During this event, we will focus on the topics requested by you all the most from our last survey, including healthcare (navigating the healthcare marketplace, doctors, etc), cooking and meal planning, household management, and more.

We will also be joined by Evan Yankey, fellow group member and Advocacy Director at the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled who will provide resources and insights!

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DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a fun and casual virtual cooking event where we’ll whip up three simple (yet incredibly tasty) Italian classics together! On the menu: Cherry Tomato Pasta, a fresh Caprese Salad, and Tomato Bruschetta served with golden, garlicky bread on the side.

No fancy skills required, just bring your ingredients, a smile, and a little curiosity. You are also welcome to sit in to listen and chat! By the end of the night, you’ll have a full Italian-inspired meal ready to enjoy, plus a kitchen full of good vibes.

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DESCRIPTION:

Join us on Thursday, September 18th at 7:00PM for a Community Forum! We will have these forums 4 times a year. This event is open to everyone in our group and those who are just joining us.

During the event, I will go over new developments and group happenings, including some behind-the-scenes stuff, upcoming big events, and our plans for the future.

I will also give some information about our group for new members, and receive feedback from current members on stuff you’d like to see happen in our community.

This is an opportunity for new members to ask questions and learn about the group, and also an opportunity for current members to give event suggestions, suggestions for our discord/website, feedback and new ideas!

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LOCATION: Midtown. 2nd floor, Room 2-2.

This is an accessible space with an elevator.

DESCRIPTION:

We’re excited to share a last-minute opportunity from Spin the Spectrum, a Texas-based nonprofit that hosts neurodiversity-affirming DJ classes, camps, and workshops. They’re in NYC this week for a talk show appearance and reached out to offer our members a session!

Their facilitators will give a demo covering some basic DJ techniques and transitions. Then, attendees will get the chance to take turns on the DJ controller. This is a good opportunity to try out DJ-ing in a supportive space.

We'll do our intros at 5:15, and start the class right at 5:30! This will be a short class so please be sure to arrive on time. After the class is done, you're welcome to stick around, I'll be hosting the Community Forum on zoom in same room at 7.

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DESCRIPTION:

This event is for anyone who identifies as an Autistic woman or femme! 

Join us for a relaxed, casual conversation all about self-care for women and femmes! Based on suggestions from our last event, we’ll dive into topics like makeup, beauty, hair, skincare, hygiene, and more. We’ll share tips, personal experiences, and explore how things like burnout and executive dysfunction can impact our routines. Come hang out, share, and pick up ideas in a chill, supportive space.

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DESCRIPTION:

On September 10th, 7:00-8:00 pm, join us for our next Online Crafting Meeting for Autistic Crafters. Whether you knit, crochet, spin, weave, felt, rug hook, dye, embroider, needlepoint, sew, or any other kind of crafter, Emma is hosting a monthly Crafting Meeting on 2nd Wednesday evenings. Whatever kind of crafting you do, if you love it and you’re doing it, come and share your project with us! 

If you are crafting-curious and want to see if you’d like to start crafting, come see what we’re doing. If you want, you could use your “bring and brag” time to identify what you might want to do. You can ask about costs, and the Roses and Thorns of Crafting.

Craft online while checking out other people’s projects and sharing your own. You don’t have to share if you don’t want to. You can come just to watch if you want.  

If you are having a problem with your craft, I hope we’ll connect with each other - Crafters Unite! - and help each other problem-solve any crafting issues that come up. And we’ll get to share our current project and discuss our next project and why we love crafting.

Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Yankees Stadium

DESCRIPTION:

We’re excited to share that we’ve received complimentary tickets to a game at Yankee Stadium - Yankees vs Detroit Tigers!

We’ll start by meeting up and doing quick introductions before heading into the stadium together. Once inside, we’ll have time to explore the museum and shops before the game begins. Once the game starts, we’ll find our seats, but feel free to walk around, grab food, and explore anytime. Baseball is pretty relaxed and you’re not expected to stay in your seat the whole game.

Please arrive at 5:30PM! We will be entering the stadium together.

Sensory Info: Yankees stadium has free sensory kits & a sensory room for guests. More info here, and read the Yankees know before you go guide. I would recommend bringing any sensory tools you need. Getting into the stadium can be crowded/overstimmulating (Which is why we’re arriving early!)

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LOCATION: Fieldston, Bronx.

This event is a hike. Participants are likely to encounter uneven terrain, slopes, steps, and wet areas.

DESCRIPTION:

Our first Plant ID walk for September will be located at Van Cortlandt Park!

We are hosting 2 plant walks each month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please register for only 1 Plant ID Walk (Sept 7th or Sept 28th) this month.

This is a late summer plant walk in a forested area. It is highly recommended to wear long-sleeve clothing for protection against insects or plants.

Van Cortlandt is NYC’s 3rd largest park, sitting at a whopping 1,146 acres! Located in The Bronx, this park was named after the Van Cortlandt family, who were prominent in the area during the Dutch and English colonial era. Playing fields and playgrounds surround the old-growth forest, with multiple streams and the boroughs largest freshwater lake. There are plenty of hardwood trees, woodland and wetland plants, as well as animals ranging from wild turkey’s, skunks, and even eastern coyotes.

Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Upper East Side. This is an accessible event.

DESCRIPTION:

This event is for Autistic adults who identify as BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. 

On Saturday, September 6th, come join us for an afternoon of fashion exploration! This event will be led by our new host and fellow member, Ciara!

After some quick introductions, you will be led into the Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibit to take a glimpse at black fashion and the history of Dandyism in the black community. Afterward, the group will head to Central Park to discuss the exhibit and what the fashion means to them.

From the Met - Please note that Superfine: Tailoring Black Style might be a crowded exhibition, as our Costume Institute shows often have a lot of buzz and excitement. The exhibition has low lighting and a constant soundtrack. There are a few additional videos that may also have sound.

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LOCATION: Midtown

DESCRIPTION:

Join us on Saturday, September 6th at 1:00PM for a Model Kit building event!

Joined by our guest Za Ko, we will be constructing a Gundam Model Kit, similar to the one pictured above. All materials and tools will be provided. We’ll start with a short introduction from our guest, and spend the rest of the workshop working on our model. Attendees will be able to take the model home!

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DESCRIPTION:

Join us on Thursday, September 4th at 7:00PM for our employment series! The topic for the evening: Interviews. 

At 7 we’ll start with our intros, and then get into our discussion, guided by some readings and questions. During the event, we’ll share our experiences of doing job interviews, discuss strategies on managing nerves/navigating conversation, and go over topics like autism disclosure and tips for a successful interview.

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DESCRIPTION:

On Tuesday, September 2nd, join us for an online discussion about coping through life changes and aging through an Autistic lens. Our discussion will be based on the book Unmasking for Life, the follow-up to Unmasking Autism, both written by Autistic professor and advocate Devon Price.

Although it is suggested, obtaining and reading the book yourself is TOTALLY OPTIONAL! This discussion will focus on Chapter 6, “Life”. We will cover topics such as pursuing passions, coping through Autistic burnout, and aging. We will also share our own experiences and strategies to foster a supportive Autistic community.

As Price explains, Autistic masking is "an attempt at hiding [one's] disability that many undiagnosed Autistic people take part in", which often leads to harmful consequences. Unmasking for Life explores tools for navigating friendships, family, work and love in order to live one's best unmasked Autistic life.

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LOCATION: Financial District

DESCRIPTION:

On Saturday August 30th, join us for a walking tour through the Financial District! Along the way we will be pointing out landmarks and stopping for photos and short breaks. Planned points of interest include Bowling Green, Wall Street, Trinity Church, and the World Trade Center complex. Please come prepared to be on your feet/on the move in outdoor conditions for roughly 2 miles and up to 2 hours.

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DESCRIPTION:

Join us on Thursday, August 28th at 7:00PM for the start of our employment series! We’ll be meeting every other week through November to talk about different employment-related topics.

This event in the series will provide an Introduction to the series and cover Job Hunting!

We’ll start with our introductions, and discuss some of the most pressing issues/questions around our employment experience. Then we’ll discuss how to search for employment, including the best websites, application tips, and autism-specific employment search sites. We’ll also talk about the psychological impact - the stress, anxiety, burnout, that comes from job hunting. 

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LOCATION: Greenwood Heights

DESCRIPTION:

Our second Plant ID walk for August will be located at Green-Wood Cemetery! 

We are hosting 2 plant walks this month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please only register for either the August 9th walk or the August 24th walk.

This is a mid-summer plant walk. It is highly recommended to carry sun protection and bring fluids with electrolytes.

Green-Wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 as one of the first rural cemeteries in America, and is one of the country's national historic landmarks, located in Sunset Park. The cemetery is filled with hills, valleys, glacial ponds and paths. As well as many prestigious burials, tombstones, and mausoleums!