Autistic Community Summit Schedule

Graphic titled “Autistic Community Summit 2025 – Schedule at a Glance.” The schedule is divided into two tracks: Track A: Advocacy (teal) and Track B: Community (gold). 9–10 a.m.: Registration Open (shared). 10–10:45 a.m.: Opening Session – Resilient Together: Empowering Autistic Voices Amidst Change (shared). 11–11:45 a.m.: Track A – History of Disabilities and Self-Advocacy; Track B – Thriving Together: Co-creating Neurodivergent Spaces of Care and Support. 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Lunch (not provided). 12:30–1:15 p.m.: Track A – Intro to Advocacy; Track B – It Starts With Us: Building Mutually Caring Communities. 1:30–2:15 p.m.: Track A – Strategies for Community Organizing; Track B – Community Care—No One Left Behind. 2:30–3:15 p.m.: Track A – Creating Collective Impact; Track B – Autistic Self-Care. The top left includes the Summit logo: a colorful geometric lightbulb shape. The overall design uses teal, gold, and cream blocks for clarity.

Detailed Summit Schedule 2025

Hover over the title of each session to see a full description, and hover over the name of each presenter to read their bio. Information may change or be updated, so check back often! All sessions will be livestreamed and recorded, available for viewing for one month after the Summit.

To register for the Summit, click here.

9-10 a.m.

 

Registration opens

 

 

10-10:45 a.m.Opening Session – Resilient Together: Empowering Autistic Voices Amidst Change presented by Maychee Mua (she/her)

In this keynote, as an autistic individual, I aim to inspire hope and motivation through the stories of personal and community strength. Despite what is happening in 2025, it’s crucial for us to focus on resetting our mindsets, prioritizing self-care, and recognizing the potential actions we can take now. By sharing experiences and insights, I aim to empower each of us to navigate challenges with resilience and courage. Let’s embrace the journey and discover the capabilities within ourselves and our community.

 

11-11:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions 1

1. Advocacy Track: History of Disabilities and Self-Advocacy presented by Jillian Nelson (she/her)

2. Community Track: Thriving Together: Co-creating Neurodivergent Spaces of Care and Support presented by Indu Eati (she/her), Mark Eati (he/him) and Max Eati (he/they)

 

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Lunch Break

Lunch is not provided by AuSM. You have the option to add a boxed lunch to your registration for $16. There are some restaurants within driving distance. You can also order Door Dash, Grub Hub, or another delivery service. You are also welcome to bring your own food.

 

12:30-1:15 p.m.Breakout Sessions 2

1. Advocacy Track: Intro to Advocacy presented by Jillian Nelson (she/her)

2. Community Track: It Starts With Us: Building Mutually Caring Communities presented by Zoë Korengold (they/them)

 

1:30-2:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 3

1. Advocacy Track: Strategies for Community Organizing presented by Daren Howard (he/him)

2. Community Track: Community Care—No One Left Behind presented by Delia Samuel and Maren Christenson Hofer

 

2:30-3:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 4

1. Advocacy Track: Creating Collective Impact presented by Daren Howard (he/him)

2. Community Track: Autistic Self-Care presented by Kendrick Cronin (he/him)

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