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Poverty and Affordable Housing

8/19/11 8:03am by Corina Becker
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Poverty and homelessness is an issue that face Autistic people, as well as people with and without other disabilities. A concern for those with disabilities is whether homeless shelters, women's shelters and other services are supportive of their disabilities, and uncertainty may be a big factor in whether disabled people access such services. Which kinda creates a cycle unless it's specified that services are accessible to disabled people.   Read more >

Surviving the Holidays with Autism

12/2/10 3:01pm by Corina Becker
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Up here in Canada, we had our Thanksgiving back in October, so we're all getting ready for Christmas/Hanukkah/other winter holidays.  I'm going to be very honest: I celebrate Christmas, so my default for the holiday season is Christmas.  This doesn't mean that stuff I say cannot be used for other holidays, it's just a religious difference, use as need.  Read more >

Autistics Speaking Day

10/18/10 9:09pm by Corina Becker
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I originally posted this on my website No Stereotypes Here, and thought I'd share it here.  Read more >

The Perspectives of Luck and Autism

10/6/10 7:55am by Corina Becker
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In 2005, during the opening show of an art gallery for autistic artists that I coordinated, a reporter and photographer for the local newspaper interviewed me as one of the artists.  He asked me "Do you consider yourself lucky?"   At the time, I stumbled a bit to answer his question.  My answer then really did not encompass my entire thoughts about his question. The answer to that question really depends on what does one mean by "lucky" and from which perspective?  Read more >

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No Stereotypes Here

a neurodiversity activism blog, where I write about autism and disability issues on a variety of topics.

Amhelaki Misadventures

A fantasy webcomic set after the fall of Science, about outcasts who discover that their friendship is linked to the fate of the world

Lord of the Shepherd

A parody of the Lord of the Rings, Bob and Chrys are set on a quest by Ralph the Red to find the Shepherd before the forces of darkness!

Witty Kitty

My LiveJournal, where I write about my life, post stories and any random about of silliness.

My Twitter

Where I post more minute-to-minute updates on what I'm doing, as well as some role-playing and discussions with other community users

Autism Women's Network

A community dedicated to autistic females, heir families, friends, and supporters who have a place where they can share their experiences amongst a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment.

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Full Name
CorinaBecker
Member Since
January 2010
About Me: 

I am a fantasy writer, webcomic artist, English Major, library technician in training, and Neurodiversity ADHD/autistic in Southeast Ontario, devoted to promoting autism acceptance, Neurodiversity and advocating for disability civil rights. I come from a Russian Mennonite family and believe in the social responsibility of everyone in a community to work together, not just for the greater good, but in the best interests of the individual as well. We are all the same and equal, we are all beautifully made unique and different. As we celebrate diversity, let us use our strengths to lessen our weaknesses so that all may contribute and have happy lives together.

 

I am the Director of Networking for the Autism Women's Network, as well as independent blogger.

Profession: 
Writer, Artist, generally unemployed
Location: 
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
School Tags: 

Mohawk College, Wilfrid Laurier University, Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, Kingston Christian School, Bayridge Public School

About Me Tags: 

autism, ADHD, artist, writer

Causes Tags: 

autism rights, disability civil rights, educating women, ending poverty, environment

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