Autism Independence

We are looking for a Polish speaking Health Navigator to join our small and dynamic team. Follow the link to find out more and to download the application form: autism-independence.org/about-us/work-… DEADLINE TO APPLY: THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER!!

We’re so excited to join the International Women’s Day celebrations! 💐✨ A big thank you to the organisers Wellspring Settlement for inviting us! Mich and Deniece can’t wait to be there and celebrate with everyone!

Next Graham Carr and Mark Hemmings deliver inspiring talks on improving LeDeR outcomes, annual health checks, and the role of culturally intelligent services in Learning Disability & Autism. 💙

We love having creative note-taking at Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures! 🎨✍️ Live visual notes capture the essence of discussions, insights and key themes as they happen helping everyone see, absorb and remember what is shared throughout the day.

We had an insightful Q&A session at Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures, with thought-provoking questions that highlighted key issues and perspectives. 💙 We’ll be following up soon to share more of what was discussed and the ideas raised.

Next at Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures, Christine Townsend shared how Bristol is developing a SEND system to give children & young people the right support in the right place, at the right time

So far at Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures, we welcomed two inspiring keynote speakers: Hugh Evans on prevention & community support, and Dr Helen Cox on rethinking policy to practice for global majority families. 💙 #AutismIndependenceConference2026

🎉 Celebrating 15 Years of Autism Independence! From one mother’s search for understanding in 2010 to supporting thousands across Bristol & beyond. Today at the conference, we launch our 2010–2025 Impact Report 💙 #AutismIndependenceConference2026

🎉 Today’s the day! Our conference Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures is about to begin. Months of hard work, dedication, and passion have brought us here and we couldn’t be more excited! 💙 #AutismIndependenceConference2026

We’re thrilled to be hiring! 💼✨ Join our Roadmap to Independence project, supporting autistic young people aged 16–25 in Bristol. Please see our website for more details.

Our beautiful Denice attended the BIF 2 Celebration Event to present the incredible work she and her team have delivered this year. 💙 The work we do, the families we support, and the impact on young people truly matters.

✨ Only 2 Days to Go! ✨ We are beyond excited to be hosting our first ever conference – Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures and the countdown is officially on!

⏳ Only 3 days to go! We’re very much looking forward to our conference Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures on 5 March 2026 in Bristol. 🎟️ Few spaces left — book now!eventbrite.co.uk/e/voices-unhea…?

Keeping Healthy Event We’re pleased to share that Autism Independence will be attending the Keeping Healthy event for people with a learning disability and their carers.

⏳ Only 8 days to go until our conference Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures! All the hard work we’ve put in is going to make this day truly amazing, this is the Autism Independence dream come to life and we can’t wait to share it with you.

🌟 Culturally Competent Training in Autism for Professionals 🌟 📅 26 February 2026 We still have a few places left! 💻 Book your place now! eventbrite.co.uk/e/culturally-c…?

💙 Today we had the pleasure of welcoming the amazing ladies from Emmaus Church as part of our Raising Autism Awareness Across All Faiths and Spiritual Communities initiative.

🌍 Voices Unheard: Autism Across Cultures Just 13 days to go!!! We’re working thoughtfully behind the scenes to create a space where lived experience, culture and professional insight come together.

✨ Our last coffee morning before Ramadan went wonderfully! ☕💛 While the turnout wasn’t huge, it reminded us that it’s not the numbers that matter, it’s every difference we make. Here’s to meaningful gatherings and the little ripples that create big change. 🌙💫

🌟 Preparing for Adulthood Fair – Briarwood 🌟 Our Project Manager, Deniece, loved attending the fair! She spoke with families, connected with staff and networked with other organisations supporting young people moving into adulthood.