Wanda Refaely created ICE4Autism, an "In Case of Emergency" mobile app for the autism community. This autism-specific app bridges the communication gap between first responders and individuals who are on the spectrum.
Read MoreVanessa Bieker's son has autism and along the transition to adulthood, he faced many challenges. Through the Fly Brave Foundation, Vanessa is creating the opportunities and resources that the autism community needs and deserves.
Read MoreCyndy Langat is a Kenyan autism awareness advocate who founded the Kenya Autism Alliance (KAA). In this profile, she shares how KAA provides support to parents like herself who have children on the spectrum.
Read MoreMeghan Hussey works at the crossroads of disability inclusion and international development, and her younger sister has autism. Learn about the personal and professional paths of her globetrotting journey in autism awareness.
Read MoreSarah Waiswa is a Uganda born, Kenya based photographer and her series, "Luke Warm," is the story of 10-year-old Luke who has been living with non-verbal autism. Learn about her career and her creative contribution to autism awareness.
Read Moreautism articulated gives voice to the every day and ever global reality of lives affected by autism.
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Born in Jamaica and based in New York, Faith Clarke is a mother of three, author, autism awareness advocate, and founder of the Melody of Autism.
Justin Robbins is an autistic advocate who champions inclusion, awareness, and acceptance. In his TEDxTalk, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Autism", he inspires us to rethink what it means to be autistic.
Chulayo Mthembu is a mother of two based in Durban, South Africa. Her son, Agape, has autism and since his diagnosis, she has championed autism awareness and disability inclusion both in her community and online (follow @ChulayoM on Twitter!)