Why Don't We Make Our Own Autism Foundation?

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While there is interest... I have to point out that the reason we don't have our OWN foundation is the same reason that an autistic city state would fail. While there is a lot of interest... there is little in the way of staffing with the training, ability or interest in doing the down and dirty.

I wish you well... but foundations are a big part of the problem

In the United States, as a general rule, pretty much any adult resident can start an organization, some jurisdictions require more paperwork and fees than others. To start something along the lines of what is envisioned in this thread is for another discussion all together, and should take place with qualified professionals.

Once the organization and administrative matter has been resolved, the subject then turns to some of the issues that Fnord pointed out above, particularly fundraising. Contrary to the picture generated by some organizations and the media, most non-profits (in the broadest sense of the term) run on fairly limited revenues, and either have a limited number of donors, or spend a large amount of time fundraising. For some organizations, the fundraising is part of the outreach and recruitment effort.

I don't say the above to be negative, only to point out what would need to be resolved at the concept stage, before any documents are drafted.

I think part of Feralucce's comment is accurate in regards to non-profit organizations, in that staffing with the right mix of qualifications, availability, and interest would be difficult. It is not impossible, both ASAN and GRASP have shown it to be possible.

I see the problem goes much deeper as WhitneyM, Feralucce, and AgentPalpatine pointed out. It would take whole revolution to fix a lot of the societal problems that we on the spectrum face along with NTs. I just was hoping there was something more we all could do about it instead of being forced to sit back, do nothing, and let bullshitters like Autism One/Speaks promote us as a diseased populace that can't speak or have nothing to say that "must be cured of the horrible affliction".

Problem is... Like it or not... Autism is a disease... If you would like, I can link you, or repost the article I wrote on this subject.

I would like that

The Link is HERE

Chymistry, might I suggest a smaller-scale approach? A smaller organization that focuses on one subject area (social interaction, services, community outreach, etc.) in a particular geographical area (City, metro area, etc.) would have the advantage of being able to be managed on a comparatively small administrative budget, and would be able to develop a local donor base and/or local media/stakeholder contacts.

Umm.... if you are referring to the article that I linked to... that I wrote...

It states clearly "Autism is a disease"... in those words... I know...I cut and pasted them just now...

Thank you for clarification.

I find most lifeforms are a disease because they all fit in that broad definition there of. Humans beings are multi-cellular form of cancer since the numbers never stop growing to point of global destruction nor they are sustainable.

That is only if an anthropomorphous view of the planet is accurate... but I do not think that the planet, itself is alive... HOWEVER... let us assume that it is... Humans are not a disease... we are a parasite.

thanks Fnord