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Impressive results from Autonomy

Last week our local weekly paper called the Shrewsbury Chronicle gave us a 3/4 page feature on our group. It was very well written by a reporter called Charlotte and many people have stated what a positive article it was about Autonomy and Asperger’s syndrome. We knew our group would make an excellent story, but it was frustrating when so many other reporters were not interested. It was our fifth birthday party – partly funded by our prize money – that gave us the story we so desperately needed to tell and raised the profile of our group.

Autonomy is growing and gaining more funding too. We got a small grant from the Mid Counties Co-op last month as we applied for it! We will be putting on “Fusion” – a display of art, poetry and photographs from our members, backed by music specially composed by Eric for the event – just right for support from the Co-op. Fusion is at the Hive Arts Centre in Shrewsbury from May 29th – June 26th and is an opportunity to promote the skills and abilities of local people with Asperger’s syndrome. See Asperger’s syndrome is not all negative! Fusion is yet another way to gain us more publicity and funding! A press release is on its way to the local paper – again!

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  1. by Alex from TimeBank

    On May 26, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I work in the communications office at TimeBank, the organisation that brought Pitch your Project to your area.

    I think that Autonomy has done a great job of building on the Pitch your Project day and it can of course be fustrating when local journalists don’t take an interest. It sounds as if you’re developing your relationship with your local media and that it’s paying off.

    Have you ever approached any health press? It might be an idea to put yourselves forward as a case study for the great work going on in your area for Asperger’s syndrome. We can help put you in touch with people if you have ideas for who you would like to reach.

    You can reach me on a.delaney@timebank.org.uk


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