Associação Portuguesa Voz do Autista
Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal
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Founded in 2020, Associação Portuguesa Voz do Autista is a non-profit association based in Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal working on disability, mental health, education +5 more.
The Associação Portuguesa Voz do Autista (APVA) is a non-profit autistic self-advocacy association and non-governmental organisation of persons with disabilities, based in Aveiro, Portugal. Founded in 2020, it is composed of autistic adults, parents of autistic children and autistic health and education professionals. Its mission is to provide a platform for the diverse voices of autistic people in Portugal, to promote their acceptance and inclusion in their communities, and to advocate for their rights. It runs projects in health, education, employment, mental health, research and violence prevention, offers a free support email service, peer support groups, training for professionals and awareness activities, and takes part in European and international advocacy. It recognises autism as neurodiversity rather than illness. Funding comes from donations, membership, and public and EU co-financing.
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Same Chance Employment
Employment & Skills · Portugal
Aims to increase the number of autistic people, including those with co-occurring conditions, in meaningful employment and to support their sustained permanence in the labour market.
AUTICORPOS
Mental health · Portugal
Identifies barriers to mental health services for adult autistic people in Portugal and develops an eBook and training for mental health professionals.
NeuroMater Neurodivergência e Maternidade
Health · Portugal
Supports neurodivergent people in pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood through research, training for professionals, a practical guide and a peer support group.
Aut Of The Box
Human rights
Increases the participation and empowerment of autistic people and raises awareness of autism through first-person accounts, co-led with im spektrum and co-financed by Erasmus.
ACTIVATE
Community development
Empowers young autistic people to become activists, active citizens and social entrepreneurs through an Autism Advocacy School.
AutiRenascer Autismo sem violência
Human rights · Portugal
Identifies difficulties autistic people face in accessing support, justice and shelter services after violence and improves responses to victims.
DIN Direitos de Inclusão
Human rights · Portugal
Provides a free electronic support service for autistic people and their families on access to rights such as diagnosis, benefits, education and employment.
Autistic Uni
Education · Portugal
Promotes the inclusion of autistic people in higher education, in partnership with the University of Porto.
AutiMulheres40 Roda de Partilha
Mental health · Portugal
Peer support group for autistic women over 40.
AIRA
Human rights
Two-year project mapping how artificial intelligence affects autistic people and strengthening their self-advocacy capacity.
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im spektrum, Critical Software, Specialisterne, Dear Ocean, Sexualidades Associação para a Promoção da Sexualidade Positiva, Associação Supera_te, APAV, Cerciag Águeda, AMCV, rede ex aequo, ÂNIMAS, Universidade do Porto, INEM
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