Autistic Pride Day was first celebrated in 2005 by Aspies for Freedom and quickly became a global event celebrated online and offline. The celebration was modelled on the gay pride movement.
Kabie Brook, co-founder of Autism Rights Group Highland, stressed that it is an autistic community event: it originated from and is still led by autistic people ourselves. It is not a day for other charities or organisations to promote themselves or stifle autistic people.
The purpose of Autistic Pride is to show the world that we are proud of being autistic and that we are not diseased, defective or in need of a cure. We have as much right as anyone else to live a happy and fulfilled life.
Many of us suppress or feel ashamed of our autistic behaviours. Autistic Pride gives us space to cast that shame aside and be ourselves. You can also read organiser Joseph Redford’s speech from London Autistic Pride 2019.
The Autistic Pride flag
The Autistic Empire released a professionally designed Autistic Pride flag under a Creative Commons free culture licence. It can be used for flags, banners, badges, prints, adaptations and commercial products.
- Infinity: neurodiversity and infinite variation.
- Rainbow: connection with the wider pride movement.
- Gold: Au, the chemical symbol for gold, used as an alternative to blue.
CC BY-SA 4.0.
Full licence information and embed text
Pastel Neurodiversity Symbol by MissLunaRose12 was released under CC BY-SA 4.0 and is available from Wikimedia Commons.
You are free to share, copy, redistribute, remix, transform and build upon the flag for any purpose, including commercially.
You must give appropriate credit, link to the licence and indicate if changes were made. You may not apply legal or technical restrictions that prevent others using the material under the same terms.
Autistic Pride Flag by Autistic Empire is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Based on a work at https://www.autisticempire.com/autistic-pride/.
Autistic Pride events
Events are organised by year. Open a year and then an event to see its full information, including programmes, access details, original-language announcements, translations, posters and links. Links for previous events may no longer be active.
Autistic Pride 2026
Autistic Pride events and activities taking place in 2026.
11th Annual Autistic Pride in Hyde Park – London
We would like to invite you all to attend the 11th Annual Autistic Pride Picnic in the Park. We’re holding this event to promote acceptance from society and self-acceptance amongst autistic people.
This is a free public event, run by autistic people for autistic people. While it is primarily aimed at autistic adults, non-autistic people and children are very welcome.
Schedule for the day
- 13:00: Meet at the site and settle down.
- 13:30: Introduction.
- 13:35: Speakers.
- 14:05: Break.
- 14:20: Further speakers and entertainment.
- 15:20: Break.
- 15:30: Video connection with other Autistic Pride events where possible.
- 15:45: Open mic for speeches, songs, music, poetry and debate.
- 16:30: Optional visit to Speakers’ Corner.
Location
The picnic site is in the wooded area next to the Italian Gardens near Lancaster Gate Underground station. The Autistic Pride flag will be flying above the site.
The what3words address is asserts.yard.basin. This is the same location as the 2025 picnic, but a different location from the events held from 2015-2024.
What to bring
No food or drink is provided, so bring your own picnic. Bring food, games and sensory toys to share, and a blanket if you need one. Musical instruments and things related to your passions are welcome. Stimming is actively encouraged.
There may be activities after the event. If you are interested, let the organisers know.
About the event
Autistic Pride Day was established in 2005 by the autistic online forum Aspies for Freedom and is usually held on or around 18 June. The Hyde Park celebration has taken place every year since 2015 except 2020.
The event is an informal gathering of friends. Attendees, or their carers, are responsible for their own safety.
Facebook event · Organised by Joseph Michael
Autistic Pride Inverness – Bellfield Park
ARGH Scotland welcomes autistic people of all ages, families, friends and allies to a relaxed, family-friendly gathering in Bellfield Park.
The event includes an information stall, craft activities, a picnic area and optional face painting, subject to confirmation. Bring your own food, chairs and blankets.
Activities are designed to be accessible and low-pressure for a range of sensory needs. The park has open space, shade and quieter corners for anyone who needs a break.
Autistic Pride celebrates autistic people as valuable exactly as we are, the contribution of autistic differences, and the importance of community, joy and connection without pressure to mask or perform.
Bubbles in the Park – Autistic Pride Aberdeen
Autistic Pride Aberdeen’s in-person celebration takes place around the bandstand area in Duthie Park. The event is hosted by Aurora Autistic Consulting and supported by LR.
Getting there
The walk from Aberdeen railway station and the neighbouring bus station takes about 30 minutes. Bus routes serving Duthie Park include 8, 8A, 8S, 17, 17A, 17K, 18, 18A, 172, X7 and X8.
Parking is available in and around the park, although the car parks can fill quickly. The organiser confirms that blue badge spaces are available in both car parks.
Autistic Pride Aberdeen on Facebook · Travel and location information
International Autistic Pride Day – Tel Aviv, Israel
בואו לחגוג איתנו את חג האוטיסטים הבינלאומי – החג הכי שמח בשנה!
יום חמישי, 18 ביוני · 17:00 והלאה · גני יהושע (פארק הירקון), תל אביב
מהו חג האוטיסטים הבינלאומי?
חג האוטיסטים הבינלאומי הוא יום בו אנחנו חוגגים את קיומנו. ביחד או לחוד, בשקט או ברעש – זהו חג של הקהילה האוטיסטית, חלק מהתרבות האוטיסטית, והזדמנות ליצור מרחב שבו אפשר פשוט להיות אנחנו – עם מקום לדרכי תקשורת, ביטוי וקיום שונות.
החג מצוין ברחבי העולם בחודש יוני בשם “יום הגאווה האוטיסטית” (Autistic Pride Day). בישראל אנחנו מציינים אותו בשם “חג האוטיסטים”, וגם השנה יתקיים אירוע פתוח בגני יהושע, החל מחמש אחר הצהריים ועד אחרון החוגגים. נוכל לפגוש אוטיסטים.ות נוספים.ות, להכיר ולתקשר בדרכים ובמידות הנוחות והמתאימות לכל אחת ואחד מאיתנו.
הכניסה חופשית לכולםן – כל מי שמקבל אוטיסטים כחלק טבעי מהמגוון האנושי, מוזמן לבוא ולחגוג איתנו.
מה כדאי להביא?
באירוע לא יוגש אוכל באופן מאורגן, ולא תהיה תוכנית פעילויות מסודרת, לכן מומלץ להביא איתכם כל מה שיעזור לכם להרגיש בנוח: אוכל ושתייה; מחצלות ושמיכות פיקניק; צעצועי חשחוש; כלי נגינה; יצירות אמנות; משחקים; וכלים רב פעמיים, ולהימנע ככל האפשר מחד פעמי.
ניקיון ואחריות אישית
חשוב לנו לשמור על המרחב נקי ומכבד. אנא קחו אחריות אישית על הציוד שהבאתם, ודאו שלא נשאר אחריכם דבר, ועזרו לנו להשאיר את המקום נקי ונעים גם לאחר האירוע.
אתם, משתתפי האירוע, אחראים על עצמכם ועל בני ביתכם. אנחנו מעודדים את כולנו לשים לב זה לזו, להיות ערניים לסביבה ולסייע במידת הצורך.
עזרה וסיוע באירוע
יהיו במקום גם סדרנים מטעם עמותת “עוצמת הרצף”, וניתן יהיה לפנות אליהם במקרה של שאלה, קושי או צורך בעזרה, והם יעשו כמיטב יכולתם לסייע.
גבולות, בטיחות ותקשורת
באירוע קיימת אפס סובלנות להטרדות מיניות, פגיעה בגבולות אישיים או התנהגות פוגענית מכל סוג. אנחנו מבקשים מכל המשתתפים.ות לכבד גבולות, תקשורת שונה ומרחב אישי.
בנוסף, יוגדר אזור שבו אפשר לשיר ולנגן, ואנחנו מבקשים לכבד את הבקשה להישאר באזור זה כשאתם שרים, לטובת מי שרגישים לרעש.
רמזורי תקשורת
באירוע יהיה שימוש ב”רמזורי תקשורת” – משתתפים.ות יוכלו לבחור או להחליף מדבקה לפי צבע, כדי לסמן לסביבה האם הם מעוניינים שיפנו אליהם, באיזו מידה, או שמעדיפים כרגע שלא יפנו אליהם. אנחנו מבקשים לכבד את הסימונים ואת הגבולות שהם מבטאים.
רוצים להעביר פעילות?
אם תרצו להעביר פעילות באירוע, אנא ידעו אותנו. נשמח לכל פעילות שתתרום להצלחת האירוע.
הוראות הגעה
האירוע יתקיים על המדשאה סביב “העץ של בוריס”, ממערב לאגם. המדשאה נמצאת מאחורי “בנדיקט פיקניק פארק” – המבנה שנראה כמו איגלו.
מומלץ להגיע ברכבת או באוטובוס ולהיכנס דרך הכניסה הראשית.
לבאים ברכב – הכניסה המערבית לחנייה חסומה, והמזרחית פתוחה. אפשר גם לחנות בדרום הפארק ולחצות דרך מעבר “שבע טחנות”. הכניסה לחניון שבדרום הפארק נמצאת מול רחוב רוקח 74 ברמת גן, לא שדרות רוקח שמצפון לפארק.
נפתחה קבוצת וואטסאפ למשתתפי האירוע, ובה אפשר לשאול שאלות, לתאם מי מביא מה ולהתייעץ. אפשר לפנות בשאלות גם אל עמותת “עוצמת הרצף” בווטסאפ או בטלפון במספר 055-9884772.
מחכים לחגוג איתכם.ן!
English translation:
Come and celebrate International Autistic Pride Day with us – the happiest holiday of the year!
Thursday 18 June · From 17:00 · Yehoshua Gardens (Yarkon Park), Tel Aviv
What is International Autistic Pride Day?
International Autistic Pride Day is a day on which we celebrate our existence. Together or separately, quietly or loudly, it is a celebration of the autistic community, part of autistic culture, and an opportunity to create a space where we can simply be ourselves, with room for different ways of communicating, expressing ourselves and existing.
The celebration is marked around the world in June as Autistic Pride Day. In Israel we call it the Autistic Festival, and this year there will again be an open event in Yehoshua Gardens, beginning at five in the afternoon and continuing until the last celebrants leave. We can meet other autistic people, get to know one another and communicate in the ways and to the extent that are comfortable and appropriate for each of us.
Entry is free for everyone. Anyone who accepts autistic people as a natural part of human diversity is invited to celebrate with us.
What should you bring?
There will be no organised food or formal activity programme, so bring anything that will help you feel comfortable: food and drink, picnic mats and blankets, sensory toys, musical instruments, artworks, games and reusable utensils. Please avoid disposable items wherever possible.
Cleanliness and personal responsibility
Please take responsibility for the equipment you bring, make sure nothing is left behind and help keep the space clean and pleasant after the event. Participants are responsible for themselves and members of their household. Everyone is encouraged to look out for one another, remain aware of their surroundings and help when needed.
Help at the event
Stewards from the Otsmat HaRetzef association will be present. They can be approached with questions, difficulties or requests for help and will assist as best they can.
Boundaries, safety and communication
There is zero tolerance for sexual harassment, violations of personal boundaries or harmful behaviour of any kind. Everyone is asked to respect boundaries, different forms of communication and personal space.
A designated area will be available for singing and playing music. For the benefit of people who are sensitive to noise, please remain within that area while singing or playing.
Communication traffic lights
Participants can choose and change a coloured sticker to show whether they would like other people to approach them, how much interaction they want, or whether they currently prefer not to be approached. Please respect these signs and the boundaries they communicate.
Would you like to run an activity?
Let the organisers know if you would like to offer an activity. Any activity that contributes to the success of the event is welcome.
Getting there
The event is on the lawn surrounding Boris’ Tree, west of the lake and behind Benedict Picnic Park, the building shaped like an igloo. Travelling by train or bus and entering through the main entrance is recommended.
For drivers, the western car-park entrance is closed and the eastern entrance is open. You can also park to the south of the park and cross through the Seven Mills passage. The southern car-park entrance is opposite 74 Rokach Street in Ramat Gan, rather than Rokach Boulevard north of the park.
A WhatsApp group is available for participants to ask questions, coordinate what to bring and consult one another.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Facebook event · Southern car-park map · Participant WhatsApp group
Global online programme – 18 June 2026
The Autistic Pride Day global programme includes the public launch of six demands for governments, employers and institutions, alongside the online release of edited conference sessions.
Think Autism Conference – Melbourne, Australia
An autistic-led conference and community workshop programme covering autistic burnout, identity, education, entrepreneurship, workplace rights and neuroaffirming practice.
The in-person event has taken place. Edited recordings are scheduled for release online on 18 June.
Autistic Pride 2025
Autistic Pride events taking place around the world in 2025.
Tenth Annual Autistic Pride Picnic – Hyde Park, London
We would like to invite you all to attend the Tenth Annual Autistic Pride Picnic in the Park. We’re holding this event to promote acceptance from society and self-acceptance amongst autistic people.
This is a free public event, run by autistic people for autistic people. While it is primarily aimed at autistic adults, non-autistic people and children are very welcome.
Schedule for the day
- 13:00: Meet at the site and settle down.
- 13:30: Introduction.
- 13:35: Speakers.
- 14:05: Break.
- 14:20: Further speakers and entertainment.
- 15:20: Break.
- 15:30: Video link with other Autistic Pride events where possible.
- 15:45: Open mic for speeches, songs, music, poetry and debate.
- 16:30: Optional visit to Speakers’ Corner.
Location and participation notes
Please note that this is a different location from previous years. The picnic site is in the wooded area next to the Italian Gardens near Lancaster Gate station. The what3words location is asserts.yard.basin.
No food or drink is provided, so bring your own picnic, games, sensory toys and a blanket if you need one. Bring musical instruments and things related to your passions. Stimming is actively encouraged.
Autistic Pride Mixer – Arizona, United States
Join the Autism Society of Southern Arizona for an Autistic Pride mixer, “Celebrating Infinite Pride”, at 2302 E Speedway Boulevard, Suite 112.
Sources: Facebook event and event website.
Autistic Pride Day – Natick, Massachusetts, United States
Welcome to Autistic Pride Day’s first local Metro Boston celebration. The event is open to autistic people and their allies, friends and family. This is a day of Autistic Pride, Autistic Joy and Autistic Justice, so please come with a neurodiversity-affirming and neuro-inclusive spirit.
Autistic volunteers and artists are invited to take part, and the organisers are also raising funds to support the event.
International Autistic Pride gathering – Israel
Following the missile attacks from Iran, the meeting has moved to Zoom. To receive the event link, complete the registration form.
לקבלת הקישור לאירוע, מלאו כאן את שמכם וכתובת המייל שלכם.
בואו לחגוג אתנו את חג האוטיסטים הבינלאומי – החג הכי שמח בשנה!
חג האוטיסטים הבינלאומי הוא יום בו אנחנו, אנשי המגוון האוטיסטי, חוגגים את קיומנו. ביחד או לחוד, בשקט או ברעש. זהו חגה של הקהילה האוטיסטית וחלק מהתרבות האוטיסטית. אנשי המגוון האוטיסטי בכל הגילים, בני משפחה, חברים ואוהדים מוזמנים לבוא לחגוג איתנו!
כמו בכל שנה, אירועי החג יתקיימו ברחבי העולם בחודש יוני. בישראל, עקב המצב הביטחוני יתקיים בחג מפגש זום, מחמש אחר הצהריים ועד הערב, עד אחרון החוגגים. במפגש נוכל לפגוש אנשים נוספים מהמגוון האוטיסטי, להיות ביחד, להרגיש ולהתנהג בחופשיות, ולתקשר אלה עם אלה במידות ובדרכים הנוחות והמתאימות לכל אחד ואחת מאתנו.
אם תרצו להעביר פעילות משלכם במפגש, אנא ידעו אותנו. נשמח לכל פעילות שתתרום להצלחת המפגש.
כל מי שמקבל אוטיסטים כחלק טבעי מהמגוון האנושי, ורוצה לחגוג ולאפשר לאחרים לחגוג, מוזמן לבוא ולחגוג איתנו!
מפאת מגבלות הזום, כנראה שנוכל להכניס רק מאה משתתפים. הכניסה חופשית בהרשמה מראש.
Automatic translation as published in 2025; it may not be fully accurate:
Come celebrate International Autistic Pride Day with us – the happiest holiday of the year!
International Autistic Pride Day is a day when we, people of the autistic spectrum, celebrate our existence. Together or separately, quietly or loudly. It is a holiday of the autistic community and part of autistic culture. People of all ages, family members, friends and fans are invited to come celebrate with us!
As every year, the holiday events will take place around the world in June. In Israel, due to the security situation, a Zoom meeting will be held from 5 pm until the evening, until the last of the celebrants. At the meeting we will be able to meet other people from the autistic spectrum, be together, feel and behave freely, and communicate in the ways that are comfortable and appropriate for each of us.
If you would like to conduct your own activity in the meeting, please let us know. Anyone who accepts autistic people as a natural part of human diversity, and wants to celebrate and allow others to celebrate, is welcome.
Due to Zoom limitations, we will probably only be able to accommodate one hundred participants. Admission is free with advance registration.
Autistic Pride – Colombia
Autistic Pride Colombia takes place on Sunday 22 June. Event information is provided in the poster above.
Autistic Pride Day 3 – Bonn, Germany
Autistic Pride Day 3
Offene Infoveranstaltung von und für erwachsene Autisten, Fachberater und Interessierte.
Öffnungszeiten:
Vernissage: Dienstag 18.06.25, 18:00-22:00 Uhr.
Geöffnet: 19.06.-22.06.25 von 11:00-20:00 Uhr, mit Kunst-Workshops und Filmvorführung.
18.-22. Juni 2025 · KULT41, FABRIK45 · Eintritt frei.
Für Menschen aus dem Spektrum – von Menschen aus dem Spektrum.
Mit freundlicher Unterstützung von Aktion Mensch.
English translation: Autistic Pride Day 3 is an open information event by and for autistic adults, professional advisers and interested people. It includes art workshops, film screenings and an exhibition. Entry is free.
- Vernissage: 18 June, 18:00-22:00.
- Exhibition open: 19-22 June, 11:00-20:00.
- Programme included art workshops and film screenings.
- Organiser wording: “For people on the spectrum – by people on the spectrum.”
Autistic Pride Day – New York, United States
Join us for an all-ages public afternoon of live music, readings, speeches, activities and a picnic in the park. Autistic- and disability-led businesses and organisations will be tabling and sharing their work.
We will have a sensory area with earplugs and fidgets, plus free souvenirs and snacks.
Autistic Pride 2024
Autistic Pride events taking place around the world in 2024.
Ninth Annual Autistic Pride Picnic – Hyde Park, London
We would like to invite you to the Ninth Annual Autistic Pride Picnic in the Park. This free event is run by autistic people for autistic people and welcomes autistic adults, non-autistic people and children.
Meet us in the wooded site between the boathouse and lookout near Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge. The programme includes speakers, entertainment, breaks, a video connection with other Pride events, an open mic and an optional Speakers’ Corner visit. Bring your own picnic food, games, sensory toys, blankets and musical instruments. Stimming is actively encouraged.
International Autistic Pride Day – Tel Aviv, Israel
בואו לחגוג אתנו את חג האוטיסטים הבינלאומי – החג הכי שמח בשנה!
יום חמישי, 20 ביוני, בגני יהושע (פארק הירקון) בתל אביב.
חג האוטיסטים הבינלאומי הוא יום בו אנחנו, אנשי המגוון האוטיסטי, חוגגים את קיומנו. ביחד או לחוד, בשקט או ברעש. זהו חגה של הקהילה האוטיסטית וחלק מהתרבות האוטיסטית. אנשי המגוון האוטיסטי בכל הגילים, בני משפחה, חברים ואוהדים מוזמנים לבוא לחגוג איתנו!
כמו בכל שנה, אירועי החג יתקיימו ברחבי העולם בחודש יוני. בישראל, יתקיים בחג אירוע פתוח בגני יהושע (פארק הירקון), מחמש אחר הצהריים ועד הערב, עד אחרון החוגגים. באירוע נוכל לפגוש אנשים נוספים מהמגוון האוטיסטי, להיות ביחד, להרגיש ולהתנהג בחופשיות, ולתקשר אלה עם אלה במידות ובדרכים הנוחות והמתאימות לכל אחד ואחת מאתנו.
באירוע לא יוגש אוכל באופן מאורגן, וכנראה גם לא תהיה תוכנית פעילויות מאורגנת. אתם, משתתפי האירוע, תהיו אחראים על עצמכם ועל בני ביתכם. הכניסה חופשית לכולם.
כולכם מוזמנים להביא לאירוע כלי נגינה, יצירות אמנות, משחקים, אוכל, שתייה, מחצלות, שמיכות, וכל דבר נוסף שיתרום להצלחת האירוע. בבקשה לא להביא כלי אוכל ושתייה חד פעמיים, וכאשר תעזבו ודאו שלא נותר דבר שהבאתם.
האירוע יתקיים על המדשאה סביב “העץ של בוריס”, ממערב לאגם, מאחורי “בנדיקט פיקניק פארק”. מומלץ להגיע ברכבת או באוטובוס ולהיכנס דרך הכניסה הראשית של גני יהושע.
Automatic translation as published in 2024; it may not be fully accurate:
Come celebrate with us the International Autistic Pride Day – the happiest holiday of the year! Thursday, June 20, at Yehoshua Gardens (Yarkon Park) in Tel Aviv.
International Autistic Pride Day is a day when we, people of the autistic spectrum, celebrate our existence. Together or alone, quietly or loudly. It is a celebration of the autistic community and part of autistic culture. People of all ages from the autistic spectrum, family members, friends, and supporters are invited to come and celebrate with us!
As every year, holiday events will take place worldwide in June. In Israel, an open event will be held at Yehoshua Gardens from 5 PM until evening. We will be able to meet other autistic people, be together, feel and behave freely, and communicate in ways comfortable and suitable for each of us.
No organised food will be served and there will probably be no organised activity programme. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome to bring musical instruments, artworks, games, food, drinks, mats, blankets and anything else that will contribute to the event.
Bogota and Medellin – Colombia
La Asociación Autistas de Colombia (AUTISCOL) los invita a encontrarnos de manera presencial y compartir un momento de socialización agradable entre Autistas y no autistas.
Bogotá:
Día: Domingo 16 de Junio
Hora: 2:00 pm
Lugar: C.C. Gran Estación
Medellín:
Día: Sábado 15 de Junio
Hora: 2:00 pm
Lugar: Parque Telemedellín, Cra. 43F #18-60
Trae a tu mascota, ponte bloqueador y vamos a divertirnos. Recuerda que todos son bienvenidos para que juntos hagamos más visible el autismo. Recuerda llevar tus ajustes sensoriales como lentes de sol, audífonos, sombrilla, etc.
Estaremos recaudando un aporte voluntario de $6.000.
English translation:
The Association of Autistic People of Colombia (AUTISCOL) invites us to meet in person and share an enjoyable opportunity for autistic and non-autistic people to socialise.
Bogota meets at 2:00 pm on Sunday 16 June at C.C. Gran Estacion. Medellin meets at 2:00 pm on Saturday 15 June at Parque Telemedellin, Cra. 43F #18-60.
Bring your pet, use sunscreen and bring any sensory adjustments you need, such as sunglasses, headphones or an umbrella. Everyone is welcome. A voluntary contribution of COP 6,000 is requested.
Autistic Pride Day and art exhibition – Bonn, Germany
Der offene Kunstraum für Autisten des KULT41 lädt ein zum AUTISTIC PRIDE DAY! Das Thema ist diesmal „Sichtbarkeit“… wir haben ein umfangreiches Programm zusammengestellt um die unterschiedlichen Facetten des Autismus zu beleuchten.
Auf dem Straßenfest vor dem Tor (Hochstadenring 41-45) stellen sich Initiativen und Unternehmen vor, die Angebote für Autisten bieten. So werden Hilfen und Möglichkeiten sichtbar.
Die Kunstausstellung der Autisten*innen findet in der FABRIK45 statt: vom 18.06.24 bis zum 24.06.24.
KULT41:
13:00 Begrüßung, Ablaufpläne und Vorstellung
13:15 Vortrag: Autismus und Glück – ein Widerspruch? Angela Sichelschmidt
13:50 Vortrag: Trans und autistisch, Riley Emery
14:25 Lesung: Ein Tor zu eurer Welt, Aaron Wahl
15:30 Lesung: Autistisch? Kann ich fließend! Stephanie Meer-Walter
16:35 Theater Mittendrin
17:10 Gedicht und Musik, Angie Tonner
17:30 Vortrag, Dr. Mark Benecke
18:45 Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema Sichtbarkeit
Ab 20:00 Tee-Party
FABRIK45:
13:15 Begrüßung und Ablauf
13:30 Vortrag: Wohnformen, Michael Laforce
14:05 Lesung: Was du nicht erwartest, Liv K. Schlett
15:10 Vortrag (Aufzeichnung), Melanie, the Autistic Psychologist
15:45 Interview (Aufzeichnung), Miriam Thumser
ca. 18:30 Ende
Kunstausstellung der Autisten*innen: Vernissage am 18.06., Ausstellung 19.06.-23.06., Finissage und Verkauf am 24.06.
Automatic translation as published in 2024; it may not be fully accurate:
The open art space for autists at KULT41 invites you to Autistic Pride Day. This time the theme is “Visibility”, with a programme highlighting different facets of autism. A street festival presents initiatives and companies offering services for autistic people, while the autistic artists’ exhibition takes place at FABRIK45 from 18 to 24 June.
KULT41 programme, 23 June
- Autism and Happiness – A Contradiction? with Angela Sichelschmidt.
- Trans and Autistic with Riley Emery.
- Readings by Aaron Wahl and Stephanie Meer-Walter.
- Theatre Mittendrin, poetry and music.
- A talk by Dr Mark Benecke and a panel on visibility.
- Tea party from 20:00.
FABRIK45 programme
- Sessions on living arrangements and autistic psychology.
- Readings and recorded interviews.
- Autistic artists’ exhibition from 18-24 June, including vernissage and sale.
Autistic Pride 2023
Eighth Annual Autistic Pride Picnic – Hyde Park, London
We would like to invite you to the Eighth Annual Autistic Pride Picnic in the Park. This free event is run by autistic people for autistic people and welcomes autistic adults, non-autistic people and children.
The programme includes speakers, entertainment, breaks, a connection with other Autistic Pride events, an open mic, Speakers’ Corner and informal socialising. Meet us in the wooded area between the boathouse and lookout. Bring food, games, sensory toys, blankets, musical instruments and things related to your passions. Stimming is actively encouraged.
Autistic Pride Day – Foley Square, New York
Join us for a sensory-friendly public event celebrating and advocating for the autistic community, with free food, speeches, poetry, music, autistic art and free stim toys, bracelets and pins.
All speakers, performers, artists and organisers are autistic, while the general public, friends and family are welcome. We are looking for autistic speakers, performers, artists, craft makers and volunteers.
Autistic Pride 2022
Seventh Annual Autistic Pride Picnic – Hyde Park, London
After nearly all offline Autistic Pride events were cancelled for two years because of COVID-19, the Hyde Park picnic returns in 2022.
This free event is run by autistic people for autistic people and welcomes families and non-autistic attendees. The programme includes speakers, entertainment, breaks, international video links, an open mic, Speakers’ Corner and informal socialising. Bring your own food, blankets, games, sensory toys and musical instruments.
Autistic Pride 2020 and 2021
Worldwide online celebrations during COVID-19
During the pandemic, autistic activists are coming together to organise accessible online celebrations with autistic speakers from around the world. The events are held on Zoom and streamed through YouTube, each lasting around eleven hours.
- 2020 livestream on the Autistic Pride Alliance channel.
- 2021 full livestream.
- Sarah McCulloch on autistic inclusion, 2020.
- Sarah McCulloch on the autistic journey, re-recorded after a technical problem in 2021.
Thanks to Autistic Pride Reading, Rachel and Ian Cotton, and Joseph Redford for facilitating accessible events during this difficult period.
Autistic Pride 2019 and earlier
Fifth Annual Autistic Pride Picnic – Hyde Park, London, 2019
Join us for the Fifth Annual Autistic Pride Picnic at the wooded site between the boathouse and lookout. The schedule includes talks on Autistic Pride and advocacy, music and poetry, an open mic, a live hello from Manchester Autistic Pride and a visit to Speakers’ Corner.
The event coordinates are 51.50719, -0.16065. A speech and report from London Autistic Pride 2019 is also available.
Autistic Pride Brighton and worldwide events – 2019
Autistic Pride Brighton joins events taking place around the world and across the United Kingdom in 2019.
Autistic Pride Picnic – 2018
Autistic Pride Picnic 2018.
