Make The VIP Connection
Welcome to the Verge of Independence Project: Multimedia Autism Advocacy (VIP), a Neurodiversity Culture using multimedia to promote the independence, self-advocacy, and social confidence of autistic adults 18+ years old!
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"Did you know that nearly 800,000 young adults in the U.S. identify as an autistic person or a person with autism?" Click on the
About Autism, page to learn more about autism and resources.
Established in 2009, the VIP community supports adult individuals on the spectrum in discovering that Connections Matter. You, too, can make the connection by exploring this resourceful site.
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VIP Blogs
written by the
award-winning
collegiate journalist
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Melissa Lushington
VIP
Vox
Pop
"Independence...freedom from judgments, and celebrating diversity!" Cass, Richmond, VA
My name is Branford Smith, and this is my story...I'm on the
Verge of
Independence.
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vox populi |vox pop [ voks -pop-yuh-lahy ] - The word Vox Populi abbreviated as Vox Pop is a Latin phrase that means the voice of the people.
Sound off and share in this space your expressions of independence through spoken-word, song, or versus
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About Verge of Independence Song:
The organization's theme and rallying song amplify the voice of the ASD community. It powers the project's multimedia components, events, and activities. Verge of Independence Project's co-founders commissioned Stormy Ramsey to write and produce the "Verge of Independence Song," sung by singer, songwriter, musician Leah Smith.
Coming Soon! Live Your Dreams...Be Inspired
with Verge of Independence Project
Music Imprints
What type of music revs you up or chills you out? Post a YouTube link on our Facebook page for the chance to have it featured right here on the VIP Vox Pop!
and look for selected responses on this page!
Access archived Vox Pop questions here...