We Are Autism Inc., in partnership with the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA), invites children and youth ages 3–18 to share their creativity and voice through our Voices of the Spectrum: See Me, Understand Me sensory-friendly community art showcase.
This inclusive exhibit celebrates the perspectives, talents, and lived experiences of children on the autism spectrum. Through art, children are given a platform to express how they see and experience the world—helping families and communities grow in understanding, acceptance, and connection.
Children may submit drawings, paintings, photographs, poems, or mixed-media creations. A formal autism diagnosis is not required to participate.
Selected artwork will be displayed inside the Pan African Historical Museum throughout April, honoring Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Participating children will receive recognition, a certificate of participation, and a small appreciation gift.
📅 Art Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026📅 Exhibit & Community Event: April 11, 2026👉 Register your child to participate here: Register Now
Winvite families, educators, and community members to encourage children to participate and help amplify autistic voices through creativity and expression.
As part of our Voices of the Spectrum: See Me, Understand Me initiative, We Are Autism Inc., in partnership with the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA), is collecting new sensory and support items to benefit autistic children, their families, and local schools.
Through this community drive, donated items will be assembled into sensory support baskets and shared with participating families and schools at our upcoming event. These resources help children with autism regulate, learn, and feel supported both at home and in the classroom.
We invite our community to join us in creating a more inclusive and understanding world—one child, one family, and one act of support at a time.
📦 We are currently collecting new sensory and support items through March 22, 2026.You can view the full list of needed items below or support the drive through our registry.
Together, we can help children on the spectrum feel seen, supported, and understood.
For many children on the autism spectrum, communication does not always happen through spoken words. Art becomes a voice, a way to express thoughts, emotions, experiences, and identity in a space where children feel safe and understood. Voices of the Spectrum was created to honor that voice and to provide children with an opportunity to be seen for who they are, not who the world expects them to be.
This event is more than an art showcase. It is a space for understanding, connection, and reflection. Too often, conversations about autism happen around children rather than with them. By centering the artwork of autistic children, this showcase allows their creativity to speak for itself and invites the community to listen in a meaningful way.
Each piece of art tells a story. It reflects how a child experiences the world, what brings them joy, how they express emotion, and how they see themselves. Displaying these works in a museum setting sends a powerful message that autistic voices matter and deserve to be recognized, respected, and celebrated.
Art has the unique ability to build understanding without requiring explanation. When community members engage with children’s artwork, they are invited to slow down, observe, and experience autism through a child’s perspective. This creates empathy, challenges assumptions, and helps move conversations beyond stereotypes toward genuine understanding.
Voices of the Spectrum was intentionally designed as an inclusive, sensory-aware experience. Many families of autistic children are often excluded from public events due to sensory overload or lack of accommodations. This event creates a calm, welcoming environment where children and families can participate without fear of judgment, allowing them to feel supported and included.
For the children who participate, this experience builds confidence, pride, and a sense of belonging. For families, it offers connection, community, and reassurance that they are not alone. For the broader community, it is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow.
Inclusion is not just about access, it is about belonging. Voices of the Spectrum represents a step toward a more inclusive community where autistic children are seen, understood, and celebrated for who they are. Supporting this event means supporting a future rooted in acceptance, dignity, and hope.
Your support allows We Are Autism to carry out events like Voices of the Spectrum and many more initiatives that uplift, educate, and support autistic children and their families. Every contribution helps us create inclusive spaces, provide meaningful opportunities, and continue building a community where every child is seen, understood, and celebrated.
Click Support Us to help make this work possible.
Your support helps bring Voices of the Spectrum: See Me. Understand Me. to life, a community art showcase created by children on the autism spectrum and presented in partnership with PHAMUSA.
When you click Support Us, you are helping us create an inclusive, sensory-friendly experience where autistic children are seen, celebrated, and understood through art and education.
Every contribution directly supports:
Education scholarships for selected participants.
Certificates of participation and small gifts for every child.
Professional preparation and public display of children’s artwork at PHAMUSA.
Sensory-friendly activities and family engagement spaces.
An inclusive, accessible museum experience for all families.
Fundraising Goal: $6,000.
Every dollar truly makes a difference.
Many autistic children communicate in ways that go beyond words. Art gives them a voice.
Your generosity helps ensure that children on the autism spectrum:
Have a safe space to express themselves.
Feel valued and included in their community.
Gain confidence by sharing their creativity publicly.
Are supported regardless of ability or background.
Click the Support Us button to donate and help us continue empowering autistic children through art, education, and community inclusion.
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We Are Autism Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting autistic children and their families through education, advocacy, and creative programs.
We Are Autism is expanding our community support with upcoming in-person peer connection and training sessions for parents, caregivers, adolescents, and families navigating autism.
These sessions will provide a welcoming, supportive space for families to learn, connect, and grow together through shared experiences, practical guidance, and community support. Topics will include understanding autism, advocacy, communication strategies, family support, and navigating services.
Our goal is to create safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive spaces where autism families feel seen, supported, and empowered.
✨ Program details and session dates are currently in development.
At our Jamaica outreach event, children were given the opportunity to participate in creative activities, play, and shared experiences alongside their peers. These moments reflect the importance of inclusive spaces where children feel safe to express themselves, build confidence, and simply be children.
At We Are Autism, we believe meaningful support starts with access, understanding, and environments that honor every child’s individuality.
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We Are Autism had the wonderful opportunity to take part in a community fundraiser event in Springfield, Massachusetts. This event allowed us to showcase our mission, connect with families, and raise funds for our upcoming We Are Autism Community Awareness & Support Event in Jamaica 2025.
Our table featured custom tumblers, awareness merchandise, and beautifully crafted raffle baskets—all created to support children and families on the autism spectrum. It was an uplifting day filled with conversations, education, and community support. Every person who stopped by, donated, or shared encouragement played a meaningful role in helping us bring hope and resources to families in Jamaica next year.
This event is one of many steps toward building stronger, more inclusive communities both in the U.S. and abroad.
Our Jamaica outreach highlighted a critical reality: adults with disabilities are frequently underserved and overlooked. At We Are Autism, we believe support, education, and community must extend beyond childhood and continue throughout adulthood.
This gathering strengthened our resolve to advocate for inclusive spaces, meaningful engagement, and sustained support for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers—at every stage of life
At our event in Portland, Jamaica we were overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and appreciation. So many parents, children, and community members came up to us with heartfelt thank-yous, hugs and kind words.Though most didn’t write their messages down, their voices and gratitude still echo in our hearts. We’re honored to serve-and inspired to keep going.
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Thank you Evelyn, for your donation toward helping me launch my dream. Your support means the world to me.
Love Charlene
Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart
I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who helped make our Portland event a success. Your support, time, and kindness made a lasting impact on so many families.
To those who cooked, packed over 100 food bags, distributed clothes, gifts, and books—thank you. Your dedication and love were felt in every single act of service.
A very special thank you to Courtney and Davine Wilson for graciously allowing us to host the event at your store. Your generosity and belief in our mission made this event possible. I am forever grateful.
From my heart to yours—thank you for being part of something truly meaningful.
With love and appreciation,
Charlene Pinnock
Founder, We Are Autism
If you have more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to support you on your journey.
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