What we’re about
A group to connect with other Autistic adults in the NYC area, in-person and online. Led by Autistics and for Autistics.
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We are a diverse and inclusive group open to all Autistic adults (18+)! LGBTQ+ friendly, diagnosed or self-diagnosed, and all support needs welcome. And check out our PAUSE events, open to attendees and their friends/family/support workers!
Have a question? Be sure to check out our "Information for New Members" to see if your answer is there. If not, please reach out! info@autisticadultsnyc.org
Important Links:
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- Plant ID Walk 2 (Governors Island)Governers IsIand, New York City, NY
Our second Plant ID walk for October will be located at Governors Island!
We are hosting 2 plant walks this month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please only register for either the Oct 6th walk or the Oct 26th walk.
This will be an early fall walk, please be prepared for fluctuating weather and late season insects or allergens.
Governors Island is a very popular attraction, residing roughly 800 yards from the southern Manhattan tip. It stands at 172 acres, once served the US military between 1776-1966, and currently repurposed as a public green space. Prior to European colonization, the island was called Paggank by the native Lepane (translated to Nut Island), the area once had a rich collection of hardwood trees, such as Oaks, Chestnuts, and Hickorys that served as a foraging and hunting grounds for Lepane people.
We will meet by the Public Bathrooms, which is across from the Governors Island Welcome Center and hike our way through the island. From there, we will make our way to the Liggett Terrace Food Court for lunch! We will be doing a lot of walking, so please remember to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring snacks and water.
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Our general events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people. If you need to bring someone for support, or if you are the parent/family/support worker of an Autistic person and need to attend, please read our guide and contact us before registering (info@autisticadultsnyc.org or meetup DM).
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JOIN OUR DISCORD - Halloween Party!198 5th Ave, New York, NY
This event is full! We will be checking in attendees at the door. If you are not registered for this event, unfortunately you cannot join us (even if you're on the waitlist), but please come to one of our other events this month!
Our 3rd Annual Autistic Adults NYC Halloween Party will be on Sunday, October 27th at 6:00PM. Suggested Donation is $15, please donate if you are able!
Please join us for some food, candy, halloween crafts & games. Costumes are very much welcome, but please come dressed in whatever is most comfortable to you - from a t-shirt and jeans to your most extravagant halloween costume. Towards the end of the event, we’ll vote on the best costumes, so feel free to go all out!
We will have a main large room for the halloween festivities, and a small separate room for halloween themed arts & crafts. This is a party event - You are welcome to show up whenever/stay for as long as you like during our event time. It is suggested to buddy up with another member if you tend to feel uncomfortable at large gatherings. Reach out in our Discord in the community-hub channel!
Suggested Donation for this event is $15. Money will be going towards the space rental, food, and halloween decor/crafts.
Location/Accessibility: Our event space is up a single flight of stairs on a private floor. This will be a sensory friendly event! No loud music, and a separate designated quiet/craft area.
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Our general events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people. If you need to bring someone for support, or if you are the parent/family/support worker of an Autistic person and need to attend, please read our guide and contact us before registering (info@autisticadultsnyc.org or meetup DM).
WANT TO HELP AANYC? BECOME A MONTHLY SUPPORTER
WAITLIST AND OTHER FAQ HERE
JOIN OUR DISCORDNot open - Virtual: Employment & Autism - Mock Interviews & Job ApplicationsLink visible for attendees
Join us on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:00PM for the FINAL session of our employment series!
During this event, those who are interested in practicing their interviewing skills will be provided a list of interview questions, and step out of the main call and do a short mock interview 1-on-1 with another attendee. Additionally, in the main discord room, we will be body doubling, working on job hunting and filling out any job applications you need to work on.
At 7 we’ll start with our intros, and then get right into it. After, we’ll also have a short discussion to wrap up the series and talk about future topics/discussions for next year!
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Our events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people.
Our virtual meetups and our Discord server are restricted to those in the Tri-State (NY, CT, and NJ) area. If you need help with discord, please see our guide! If you’re a new member, please join our discord at least 15 min prior to the event to go through our gatekeeping channel and adjust your audio settings!
WANT TO HELP AANYC? BECOME A MONTHLY SUPPORTER
LINK TO JOIN DISCORD