Celebrating 10 Years

Today marks a significant milestone as I celebrate a decade of assisting to create a world that embraces human diversity.

Looking back at the last 10 years it is amazing to see how far I have come. A decade ago I was a heavily closeted neuro-queer teen who was masking their autism and trying desperately to fit in with their neurotypical peers.

This all changed on the 10th of April 2016 when I decided I’d had enough of how my peers perceived autism and wrote a Facebook post that would become my first coming out. I was so anxious when that post went public as my secret was out and I feared those at my high school would never see me the same way again.

Believe it or not this was going to be the end of my brief advocacy career. If it wasn’t for a comment on the post I received from a young autistic at my school with a similar experience, I may not have found my passion for advocacy and access consultancy.

I have a lot to thank that autistic who I got to know more through shared interests during the remainder of my time at school, however they aren’t the only one who has supported me on this journey.

I would like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years. Whether you follow my journey on social media, worked alongside me, attended one of my workshops or heard me speak at a conference. Thank you for being here as I truly couldn’t have reached this milestone without your support.

If you are interested in reading the Facebook post that launched Bryce Pace – Autism Advocate you can find it by heading to: https://www.brycepaceautismadvocate.com/the-first-post

I look forward to continuing my work as an access consultant and seeing what the next 10 years hold.

Thank you

Bryce Pace

Autism Advocate, Consultant, Speaker