What is the Autism Action Network?
The Autism Action Network is a community committed to ensuring people with autism can live the life they choose. People will do this by taking part in activities in partnership with The National Autistic Society’s. There will be opportunities to campaign at a local and national level for lasting positive change for people affected by autism as well as to get involved in our media work to increase public awareness and understanding of autism.
You can choose how you want to be involved in the Autism Action Network by applying to be either a 'champion' or an 'ambassador'.
- Ambassadors will agree to take part in regular activities and will receive training, regular contact and support from our External Affairs Team.
- Champions can choose to take as much or as little action as they want, but will not receive the same level of support from us.
All champions and ambassadors will receive a regular email newsletter. This will tell them what opportunities there are for involvement, provide accompanying resources when appropriate and celebrate examples of successes.
Our Charter tells you exactly what you can expect from us if you are a champion or an ambassador and what each role requires. Our role profile tells you in more detail who we think should apply to join the Autism Action Network.
If you could help to spread autism awareness or you have experiences to share and the passion and commitment to express this, please apply today.
This builds upon the first stage of the Autism Action Network, which supported a small number of local groups to run their own campaigns on issues such as educational provision and adult services. You can find out more about the first stage here.