What we’re about
Bay Area Autism Collective (BAAC) is dedicated to creating a world where autistic people have access to robust social support that holds space for shared experiences and our most vulnerable issues. We strive for unfettered access to autism-informed, autism-affirming resources. We are the vanguards of advocacy that will advance our self-determination and autonomy while challenging and liberating ourselves from ableist and eugenicist agendas.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bay Area Autism Collective Virtual Meet-Up for Autistic AdultsLink visible for attendees
The Bay Area Autism Collective (BAAC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the autistic adult community.
The BAAC Virtual Meet-Up for Autistic Adults is a weekly social hour on Sundays from 7-8 pm PST *exclusively* for autistic adults. The group is a safe space to unmask and be our authentic selves outside the neuronormative expectations of society. To register, go to tinyurl.com/BAAC-social. This group meets over Zoom free of charge.
A little about the social hour:
- An autistic peer facilitates the group.
- In the group, we are all autistic and have full reign to unmask and be ourselves.
- No one will be rushed or obligated to speak.
- Members can use the chat to participate or just hang out and observe.
- Members aren’t obligated to have their cameras on.
- Attendees can multi-task while we meet.
- All are free to stim, fidget, eat, or drink, and do anything that makes them comfortable while the group meets.
- Zoom provides AI captions. If you have accessibility needs beyond Zoom captions, please email the organizer at bird@bayareaautismcollective.org
Learn more at www.bayareaautismcollective.org
- Bay Area Autism Collective Virtual Meet-Up for Autistic AdultsLink visible for attendees
The Bay Area Autism Collective (BAAC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the autistic adult community.
The BAAC Virtual Meet-Up for Autistic Adults is a weekly social hour on Sundays from 7-8 pm PST *exclusively* for autistic adults. The group is a safe space to unmask and be our authentic selves outside the neuronormative expectations of society. To register, go to tinyurl.com/BAAC-social. This group meets over Zoom free of charge.
A little about the social hour:
- An autistic peer facilitates the group.
- In the group, we are all autistic and have full reign to unmask and be ourselves.
- No one will be rushed or obligated to speak.
- Members can use the chat to participate or just hang out and observe.
- Members aren’t obligated to have their cameras on.
- Attendees can multi-task while we meet.
- All are free to stim, fidget, eat, or drink, and do anything that makes them comfortable while the group meets.
- Zoom provides AI captions. If you have accessibility needs beyond Zoom captions, please email the organizer at bird@bayareaautismcollective.org
Learn more at www.bayareaautismcollective.org
- Bay Area Autism Collective Virtual Meet-Up for Autistic AdultsLink visible for attendees
The Bay Area Autism Collective (BAAC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the autistic adult community.
The BAAC Virtual Meet-Up for Autistic Adults is a weekly social hour on Sundays from 7-8 pm PST *exclusively* for autistic adults. The group is a safe space to unmask and be our authentic selves outside the neuronormative expectations of society. To register, go to tinyurl.com/BAAC-social. This group meets over Zoom free of charge.
A little about the social hour:
- An autistic peer facilitates the group.
- In the group, we are all autistic and have full reign to unmask and be ourselves.
- No one will be rushed or obligated to speak.
- Members can use the chat to participate or just hang out and observe.
- Members aren’t obligated to have their cameras on.
- Attendees can multi-task while we meet.
- All are free to stim, fidget, eat, or drink, and do anything that makes them comfortable while the group meets.
- Zoom provides AI captions. If you have accessibility needs beyond Zoom captions, please email the organizer at bird@bayareaautismcollective.org
Learn more at www.bayareaautismcollective.org
- Autistic Addiction Recovery Peer Support GroupLink visible for attendees
One-third of autistic people experience addiction. Many recovery groups are designed for neurotypical social standards, which may fail autistic people. The BAAC recovery group is designed exclusively for autistic adults.
BAAC's Addiction & Recovery Peer Support Group is a one-hour peer support session for autistic adults who are in addiction recovery. Register for the Zoom link at http://tinyurl.com/BAAC-recovery
We meet on the SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
Our facilitator, Bird, is a trans-autistic person in their fifth year of sobriety.
Accessibility Info:
Zoom provides closed captions. We are actively seeking funds to provide ASL/CART for our groups. However, we are a very small organization working on a shoestring. Translators add costs and take time to arrange, and, simply put, we do not have the funds to provide them on demand 100% of the time. Therefore, ASL/CART requests must be received at least 48 hours before the group meeting you plan to attend so we can do our best to meet your needs. Thank you for your understanding.To make an ASL or CART request or discuss other accessibility needs, please email bird@bayareaautismcollective.org.
