The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. Drawing on the principles of the cross-disability community, ASAN seeks to organize the community of Autistic adults and youth to have our voices heard in the national conversation about us. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which Autistic people enjoy the same access, rights, and opportunities as all other citizens. We hope to empower Auti …

This group is about the evolution of human and humanism, bridging secular humanism, new creative humanism, spiritual humanism, emerging trans-humanism, and beyond. We focus on future oriented humanisms, culture, science, and technology that benefits human and society. We attempt to bridge between science and religion through philosophy, creativity, and spirituality. Community building among members and doing demonstrative trans-human level creative projects together are important for this group. …

This is not a Meetup Group to force you into buying paper crafting products!  This Group has been created to allow you to explore your creative side without the pressure of a further commitment, hosting requirements, and other hard core sales pitches.  Making beautiful things is just plain fun! Whether you’ve never touched a stamp before, have had a little stamping and crafting experience, or are long time paper crafter looking for some fun ways to add the WOW factor to your creations; this grou …

We are not accepting new members at this time. We will be considering new members starting June 15th. The membership fee will be $15 for new members. A face photo and real first name will be required. Tired of being stuck at home? Are you ashamed that you don't know any of the major attractions in your own state? Stumped on where to take your visiting guests when they come for a visit? Then this group is for you! We are a group of people who want to know the ins and outs of Washington State. T …

Are you a mom in your mid 30's - 40's with a newborn or young child/children? Are your friends' kids older than yours? Have you found it difficult to find older parents to connect with? Do you want to find a group that supports all walks of life and respects personal parenting choices?  Then this group is for you! This group promotes positive relationships with other parents, Moms and Dads, as well as with our children. We have mature and healthy conversations and support each other as we strugg …

Please read this general information carefully to be sure this is a good fit for you as we are looking for active, committed members. This group's original aim is for experienced hikers, backpackers, and snowshoers who do moderate to strenuous rated trails and want to get out often and build lifelong friendships with similarly motivated people.  **See final message about the composition of the group.**  The founding group members met through NW Hikers.net.  However, we also do some shorter outin …

This is a group for children with Aspergers Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, and similar diagnoses, up to age 12, and their parents or caregivers. Let's get together and help the children make friends! We will have low-key meetups at parks and other fun places.