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August 2018 Meeting
Taking place on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and qiqéyt (Qayqayt) nations. --- NOTE: Due to scheduling issues, we are re-scheduling the meeting to the 25th This meeting will continue off the previous meeting in June. If you are unable to attend the meetup feel free to PM us on your thoughts, and we'll be sure the discuss them. Agenda: TBA To make our meetings more accessible to folks who cannot physically travel to our meetings, we can use Skype conference call / textchat during the meeting. If you want to attend using Skype, add [masked] as a contact. Let us know that you are attending via Skype before the meeting starts. --- Location & Accessibility: - Address: Vancity South Burnaby Community Branch 5064 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC - We meet in the Community Stage room. It is on the first floor. - The gender neutral washroom is also wheelchair accessible. - Between the meeting room and the washroom is a small space with a sink, which can be used at any time if you need a quiet break. - Colour communication badges will be provided: http://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ColorCommunicationBadges.pdf - Please avoid using scented products (including perfume, cologne, scented soaps and shampoos) before coming to the meeting. The meeting is a scent-reduced space. - Please do not bring foods with common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, and fish. The meeting is an allergen-reduced space. - Do bring stim toys and other items that will improve your comfort during the meeting! - Let us know if you plan to bring a service animal or support person. --- Directions: The nearest SkyTrain Stations are Royal Oak and Metrotown. - From Royal Oak Station, it is a 10 minute walk. - From Metrotown station, you can take the 119 bus down Kingsway, stopping in front of Vancity at Marlborough Ave. Do not use the underground parking; it is for Vancity members only. There is parking along nearby streets. NOTE: The meeting is at the Kingsway Branch, not the one on Royal Oak. --- Please contact us if you have any further questions. You can contact us through: - Meetup (see organizer profiles) - Facebook (@CAUVancouver) - Email ([masked])

Vancity - Community Room

5064 Kingsway · Burnaby, BC

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    What we're about

    The Vancouver chapter of Canadian Autistics United.

    This group is for autistic people and those who support us. There is a social component as well as activism in regards to disability rights and autism acceptance.

    Anyone open to the concept of neurodiversity is welcome to join – this group is intended to benefit those on the spectrum, but you do not have to be autistic (just respect our unique needs and opinions).

    Group Code of Conduct:

    1. Respect

    2. Kindness

    3. Be considerate about people's boundaries (do not ask overly personal questions, be careful about others' access needs and triggers)

    4. Feel free to speak up, but also let others have their turn to speak (try to avoid tangents)

    5. Use people's pronouns; ask what they are if you are unsure

    6. No isms (racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, no religious discrimination etc.)

    7. Use appropriate language (no profanity)

    8.Avoid using functioning labels

    9.Use respectful terminology

    10.Do not out people

    11. If you feel uncomfortable or think that guidelines are not being followed, let Sam or Vivian know!

    Feel free to message Sam or Vivian if you have any other questions questions

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