Autistic Students Union - Pitt

Amplifying our own autistic voices at the University of Pittsburgh. Created, organized, and operated by and for autistics. #actuallyautistic

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

We are Autistic Students Union, an autistic self-advocacy student organization at the University of Pittsburgh. We seek to center autistic voices in autistic issues, and provide the autistic students of Pitt with community and support.

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

CAPTAIN AUTISM IS COMING TO PITT!

AJ Wilkerson will be performing live in the William Pitt Union on March 29! Get FREE tickets using the QR code or the link in our bio

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

If you don’t already know (and if you don’t, what are you doing?) @ajwilkersoncomedy is a comedy superhero. He’s from Florida, he has parent-cousins, and he’s autistic, and it’s made him into one of the funniest dudes out there. Come watch him vibrate his way to Pittsburgh!

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

CAPTAIN AUTISM IS COMING TO PITT!

AJ Wilkerson will be performing live in the William Pitt Union on March 29! Get FREE tickets using the QR code or the link in our bio

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

Today’s the day! We’ll see you all at 6:30 in Cathy G24

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

We are so excited to formally announce that we are welcoming back @jessicalbenham to the University of Pittsburgh!

Jessica cofounded the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy, and was a leading organizer in the graduate student unionization effort during her time at Pitt.

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

@jessicalbenham Join us on Friday, March 1st at 6:30 pm in Cathedral of Learning G24, for a Q&A session on Dr. Benham's career as an autistic advocate, LGBTQ+ advocate, and union leader!

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

We are so excited to formally announce that we are welcoming back @jessicalbenham to the University of Pittsburgh!

Jessica cofounded the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy, and was a leading organizer in the graduate student unionization effort during her time at Pitt.

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

@jessicalbenham After earning her Masters in Bioethics from Pitt, Jessica became the very first autistic person to be elected to a state legislature in 2020! She was also the very first LGBTQ+ woman to ever be elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

We have a virtual business meeting tonight at 6pm over Zoom, and we invite you to be a part of it.

Once again, a heartfelt thank you to each of you for your incredible support.

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve received the results from the restaurant, and it’s incredible news — we exceeded our fundraising goals by over 50%! This remarkable achievement was only possible because of your support, so thank you all so much!!!

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

Join us at The Colombian Spot (3533 Forbes Avenue) on Friday, October 13th between 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM for our flavor-packed fundraiser!

With every order you place, 15% will be donated to the Autistic Students Union.

Please RSVP using this link: https://t.co/iCkr4Lm1hd

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

We encourage everyone, including our general body members, to join ASU’s business meetings. Your participation is essential as it allows your voice to be heard, giving you a say in how the funds are used and the purposes they serve.

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

-Another alternative is to simply tell the cashier and let them know that you would like your meal/drink to be counted in support of the Autistic Students Union.

Looking forward to a great day ahead! We hope to see you there!

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

Today’s the day! Head on over to The Colombian Spot (3533 Forbes Avenue) anytime between 11am and 9pm today to support The Autistic Students Union! The restaurant is donating 15% of your meal/drink to the cause!

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-If you don’t have a flyer, never fear! At any given point in time, one of ASU’s officers should be handing out flyers outside the restaurant!
-Alternatively, you can show the cashier the flyer attached to this thread.

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

Your participation and support are invaluable, and we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude!

We’re genuinely looking forward to seeing you on October 13th for a wonderful time at The Colombian Spot!

If you have have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

As of now, we have 16 RSVPs! A sincere thank-you to each person who has RSVPed for our fundraiser so far!

While we have made great progress, we still need to reach out our goal of 20 RSVPs by tonight! We just need 4 more RSVPs to help reach that target.

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

Join us at The Colombian Spot (3533 Forbes Avenue) on Friday, October 13th between 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM for our flavor-packed fundraiser!

With every order you place, 15% will be donated to the Autistic Students Union.

Please RSVP using this link: https://t.co/iCkr4Lm1hd

[Autistic Students Union - Pitt @autisticatpitt]

If you haven’t had a chance to RSVP yet, it only takes a moment. Even if you’re unsure about attending, simply click on the link below.

https://t.co/OjHOfPG13a

Date: Friday, October 13th
Time: 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Location: The Colombian Spot in Oakland (3533 Forbes Avenue)