A vision for a better future and way of life
Some of you are wondering, "What is Autario?" The Autarian Idea is rooted in the belief that we, Autistics, are better off solving our problems ourselves than relying on the elite to solve issues they don't or won't understand. We feel that as Autarians, the only "disabilities" we deal with are those caused by society not understanding us. At the same time, many of us have dreams we've held onto our whole lives, that we gave up on after graduating high school. Many of us are stuck on benefits or fast food or sheltered workshop jobs. We are typically shunted into these situations, only to to be told to shut up and accept it. We are better than this. We deserve better. Our neighbours and friends and our towns deserve better. Our vision gives Autistic folk in Ontario and around the world what we crave. Community, friendship, a safe roof over our heads, happiness in life, happiness at work, and the freedom and agency to make our own path without somebody wag...