Internet Development

This week we discussed the reading of Chapters 5 & 7 of Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from the Frontline that covered the Internet's contribution to the autism movement - and the way that it can work not only as a resource database, but a community hub to meet and connect with other autistic folks. This is important to consider when discussing a movement, as their online presence and resources are just as important as the bodies on the ground - the information distributed through the easiest ways possible (email lists, livestreams, tweets, etc.) create the discussions necessary to propel these movements forward.

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The easiest tie-back I can utilize this for the trans youth movement is that there are links upon links of resources, organizations, and self-help information for transgender and gender non-conforming youth. These links help those questioning their identity, and provide critical information about coming out and/or supporting your transgender child. I think as the Internet continues to gain more and more developments, we might be able to ensure that even those that cannot show up for a protest can still have their voices heard and taken seriously within the movement. It's hard to maintain a website, but I also believe that passing down this important information throughout time and updating as needed can keep movements relevant.