Autism Action Community Network
Note: The Autism Action Community Network was formerly known as the Community Advisory Panel.
About our Community Network
We are committed to working meaningfully with autistic people at every stage of our work. From research to campaigning we co-design and co-create to deliver meaningful change for autistic people.
Our Community Network is one of the main ways we engage with autistic people. Not just collecting feedback, but giving people a way to share their thoughts and experiences, ensuring every voice and opinion is heard and recognised in a meaningful way.
We are stronger together than as one. Our Community Network allows us to channel every voice, banding together so we can amplify our power, take action and have the greatest impact.
Our track record
For more info about how work with our Community Network, visit our Community Empowerment page, where we report back on specific projects, and exactly how they empowered people to be part of driving change.
Who can join the Community Network?
To join our Community Network, you need to be over the age of 18, and at least one of the following:
- Autistic (formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed or waiting for assessment)
- The parent/carer/guardian of an autistic children including those with a learning disability or who can’t advocate for themselves)
- Work with autistic people
- Support autistic people
What will I need to do if I join the Community Network?
We involve our Community Network at every stage of our activity, to ensure our work is driven by autistic people’s desires, needs and preferences. This involves a range of opportunities from participating in surveys or academic research, to attending meetings or focus groups. Participation is voluntary so you can get involved in as much, or as little, as you want.
How often are the Community Network contacted?
We contact our Community Network regularly by email, depending on what we’re working on the frequency can differ. If there are topics you’d prefer not to hear from us about you can opt out when you sign up.
How do I join the Community Network?
You can sign up to join our Community Network by going to our sign up page here.
