British Columbia Legislature 42nd Parliament, 2nd Session (2021) Statements, 20 Apr 2021

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From YouTube: APRIL 20 2021 Statements Rick Glumac

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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
2nd Session
42nd Parliament

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Member for port moody cortland. Thank you april is autism awareness month. Actually, mr speaker, this is autism acceptance month because it's not enough to just be aware of autism.

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We all know that autistic individuals are an important part of our community and I had the opportunity recently to meet with a constituent of mine by the name of margo wask, who is a very talented, autistic and non-binary artist and writer.

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They recently received a grant from the bc art arts, council, margot, sells artistic creations such as enamel pins, face masks and clothing on an etsy page called retrophiliac and runs a facebook group called made by autistics with over 3 200 members that supports autistic writers, crafters musicians and others that have something unique to share or sell.

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Margo's extensive artwork is bright and vivid and is something that they dream of one day showcasing in a live art exhibition. The pin that I'm wearing today is one of these creations.

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Inspired by the neurodiversity symbol, margot wants to move away from some of the puzzle, piece, logos and bluish designs that have been used to represent autism instead of a puzzle, piece suggesting that something needs to be fixed or solved.

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This symbol is a bright and beautiful spectrum and looks more like a game board representing a journey to find out more about margot's unique journey and to learn more about their artwork and message. Please visit navigatingjourney.com and I look forward to attending margo's. First art exhibition in the future. Thank you.