The Estonian Autistic Association (hereinafter EAA, founded 2014) is a nation-wide self-advocacy association, representing people on autistic spectrum – AS (this includes people without an official autism or Asperger’s diagnosis that identify themselves as autistic). It is a politically and religiously independent, non-governmental and non-profit organization that acts in the public interest and charity purposes.
Main objectives ot EAA:
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to facilitate networking and to create opportunities for social interaction for AS people through peer groups and other social events,
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to represent the interests of AS people in public discussions to improve their quality of life in Estonia,
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to raise general awareness about AS-related issues and to reduce public prejudices, stigmatization, and violations of human rights of AS-related neurominorities,
- To introduce and spread information about the concept of neurodiversity in Estonia,
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to improve the coping capacity and quality of both private and professional life of AS people.
Current activities:
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Provide people with social inclusion opportunities, including social events and peer groups, as well as peer counseling and moral support;
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AS related public and targeted communication and awareness activities,
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Collaboration with other organizations, public authorities, networks, and associations, as well as legal entities and individuals, both in Estonia and abroad, and participation in projects contributing to goals of EAA.
Eesti Autistide Liit 