Jut to announce the setting up of a new networking group I am organising for LGBT people aged 16 and over who have Aspergers or similar autistic conditions.
As an autistic LGBT person myself, I have been inspired to set up the group by the great success of groups for Deaf LGBT people, many of whom you see using their sign-language at any gay pride and lots of gay venues/parties.
The name of the group is A.S.P.E.C.S. and we have a Facebook group, see: www.wwww.wwww.wwww.wwww.wwww.0.facebook.com/.../ or just use search for 'A.S.P.E.C.S.'
At present the group is intended to be UK-wide and mainly on the internet, and for those over 16, on account of the adult nature of the gay social scene, but hopefully links can be fostered with LGBT and autistic youth support groups where appropriate.
Our next major event is TOMORROW, Saturday August 24th when we are in the MANCHESTER GAY PRIDE PARADE, carrying our lovely new banner! Meet at 12.30 pm upstairs the Rembrandt pub in Canal Street, or at the start of the parade at 1.00pm and look for the little banner with the rainbow heart and 'ASPECS' on it.
Feel free to text me on *********** if anyone needs directions.
Assembly at the start of the parade will be easier for some people becuse the Rembrandt pub is within the 'pay to enter' zone for which you need a £25 weekend ticket or a cheaper Saturday-Only one.