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More Info About Autistic Art Coalition Philadelphia

Words to Know

Renaissance Woman: a woman who has many skills or knows about a lot of things

Neurodiversity: the differences in ways people’s brains work

Infinity Symbol: the figure eight on its side. Used to show neurodiversity

EMT: Emergency Medical Technician. They have training to give basic emergency medical care before and while taking people to the hospital in an ambulance

Airborne Pathogen: any sickness passed from one person to another through the respiratory droplets in the air

Immunocompromised: when someone has less ability to fight infections and diseases

Went to town: to do something with a lot of energy and enjoyment

UK: The United Kingdom which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Pictorial: shown or explained in pictures

Keen Observation: noticing and talking about interesting or unique things about people or things around you

Amoeba: a living thing that only has one cell (the main thing that living things are made of) and can change its shape

Life Science: science that deals with living things and the basic things they do to keep living

Earth Science: science that deals with what the earth is made of, its air, weather, seas, oceans, and the space around it

Decoupage: a craft where you glue paper, fabric or other things to something to make it look painted or like the things you glued them to

Mod Podge: the glue used for decoupage

Repurpose: use something in a different way

Tea Light: a small round candle used for decoration

Interlude: a break

Disclaimer: a statement where a person says they did not know something or are not responsible for something

Aspect: a particular part of something

Tangible: something you can touch

Anecdote: a short story about something that really happened or real people

Utilize: use

Expo: a short way of saying exhibition. An exhibition is a collection of things for people to see in public

Alumni: someone who graduated from or attended a particular school, college, university, or program

Awardee: someone who is awarded something such as a prize or payment

Literally: really

Figuratively: something symbolic; not really

Perspective: someone’s attitude or way of thinking about things

Impeccable: doing something perfectly

Serendipity: things that happen by chance in a happy or good way

Get Behind: to support someone or something

On the Spectrum: a way of describing someone who has autism spectrum disorder

Verbal: using words

Nonverbal: not using words

Hindsight: understanding something about an event after it happens

Anew: in a new, different, more positive way

Incorporate: include

Consumer: a person who uses something

Aspirations: the hope someone has for doing something

Recreation Centers: a public building for meetings, sports, and other activities for people of all ages

Precipitous: sudden or unexpected

Ingenuity: skill in creating

Dynamic: something that affects growth, change, action between people, or activity

Hand in hand: two things that go together or are connected

Dark Room: a room with no light or with a safelight for developing photos

Gun Shy: nervous

Dimension: a particular part of something

Catch Your Fancy: find something interesting

Murals: a painting or other art done right on a wall

Overcast: when the sky is covered with gray clouds

Scout: in this case, look for a wall that a mural can be painted on

Viable: in this case, a wall that a mural can be painted on

Sketched My Brains Out: drew a lot

Artistic Contribution: the art someone creates

Energized: showing great activity

Enthused: excited

Uniform: the same

Good Omen: something that happens that is believed to be a sign of something good that will happen in the future

Covered a Lot of Ground: talked about a lot of things

Vibrance: full of energy and life

Organizations and People Talked About in the Episode

Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia

Mural Arts

Mural Arts Tacony Lab Community Art Center

Liberty Resources

Liberty Resources on Google Maps

Roberts Center Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Americorps

City Year Philadelphia

Artist Year

David A. Karasow

Joe J. Roach is the artist that Colleen talked about who was chosen to do art for the Philadelphia Eagles as part of a first-of-its-kind art gallery to support autism research and inclusion. Joe has also been the "Art of State" Award Artists 2022, 2023, 2024 in the state of Pennsylvania. Hi is being coached on public speaking by a 5x best selling author and award winning speaker to share his story. He is from Lancaster County, PA.

Jane Golden

Neurodiversity Employment Network

CAPS (Community Autism Peer Specialist)

MTV (Mentoring Transitioning Voices)

Express Yourself

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)

Long Lake Camp for the Arts

Demi Moore

Scout Willis

Rumer Willis

PATH (People Acting to Help)

CBH (Community Behavioral Health)

DBHIDS (Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services)

AACO Social Links

Website (In the podcast, Colleen mentions that the website is ww.aaco.org but it is www.aaco.org).

Instagram @aacophilly

Facebook (In the podcast, Colleen mentions that the website is www.facebook.com\aacophilly, but it is www.facebook.com/aacophilly)

Colleen’s Email

Colleen’s Book

You can hear Colleen talk about and read her book on YouTube

If you are interested in Colleen’s book, you can reach out to her at her email above.

The art Colleen talks about at 6:26

The art Colleen talks about at 7:20 on the cover of the first issue of Neurospicey Magazine

Northeast Times Article about The Autistic Art Coalition Philadelphia

Updates from Colleen

"I received a Citation Award from City Council Woman Cindy Bass.This came from Sister Taleaha - Exec. Director of The City of Dreams Coalition of Philadelphia in May 2024."

Image Description: Colleen’s Citation Award. The Citation reads: “City Council PHILADELPHIA Honoring Colleen R. Ott President of AACOPHILLY The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud to recognize and honor Colleen R. Ott for exemplary service to the community while partnering with the City of Dreams Coalition.

Whereas, Colleen R. Ott is the Autistic Founder & Executive Director of The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia. She had a dream of bringing people together in the name of Autism Acceptance, Neuroinclusion & Neurodiversity during the Pandemic.

Whereas, Colleen also has produced music albums that has been listened to worldwide, and is an author of an original book and a revised edition about being on the Autistic Spectrum.

Whereas, The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia has had two Art Exhibitions, one in June last year and another in February 2024, the Largest-Autistic Pop-Up (One Day ONLY) Art Exhibition with the help of Sensory Friendly Cities and The Center for Autism & Pediatric Research.

Therefore, By virtue of this Citation, the Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby honors Colleen R. Ott and her impact on the community. We in this Council extend the sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body.”

The citation is dated May 11 2024 and signed by CINDY BASS Councilmember, 8th District, and includes the seal of the city of Philadelphia at the bottom. The right page of the Citation is a painting of the City Hall of Philadelphia, painted by Noel G. Miles A.W.S.

Mural Update

"As for the update on the Mural project, I have had a meeting with the person who owns the building and is the CEO of PATH, Inc. During this meeting, I took a representative from Mural Arts Philadelphia's Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, as well as the Executive Director to Neurodiversity Employment Network - with a letter of support from Jane Golden herself from Mural Art Philadelphia. Right now there's a lot of red tape, a conversation to be had with the business behind the building with the wall. And we have to do fundraising because Mural art doesn't have the money at the moment, but we have a whole bunch of community partners, so I will be putting together a committee of community partners and other individuals who are already on the project to see about getting this done. It's going to take some time. "

More from Colleen

Music under Colleen R. Ott on Spotify

Music under Colleen R. Ott on Apple Music

Music Under DJ CC on Spotify

Music Under DJ CC on Apple Music