Preregister for the first Autistic Pride Day in the Southeast U.S. and receive a limited-edition souvenir lanyard created just for this historic event.

This full-color lanyard will feature the winning design submitted by a member of Autistic Pride Chattanooga, celebrating our inaugural year together. It’s perfect for displaying all the Side Quest Buttons you’ll earn throughout the day as you explore the many adventures and activities at Autistic Pride Day.

If you would like to submit a design for consideration, you can do so here: https://form.jotform.com/Autistic_Pride/design-autistic-pride-day

Voting will begin on April 20th. Follow us on socials to vote as soon as voting opens. 

Wear your lanyard proudly so other attendees at the library know you’re there for a happy, flappy time and to build community together.

Your donation through preregistration helps fund this special day and supports making the event accessible and joyful for everyone.

Important details:

• Attendance is free.
• You do not have to preregister to attend.
• Day-of registration will be available.
• The limited-edition lanyard is only available through preregistration.
• Preregistration closes June 1.

Join us, collect your Side Quest Buttons, and celebrate Autistic Pride together.

Please select this item if you do not plan to pick up the below items locally within the next 30 days

A play on the classic “Honk if you love pizza” bumper sticker — the kind people sometimes use as a light, joking buffer for awkward driving. It’s a joke that often doesn’t land for autistic people, since many of us tend to take those messages literally. So this “Honk if you’re autistic” bumper sticker isn’t trying to hide anything or smooth over a driving oops — it’s just straightforward and literal. That simplicity which leads to more than one meaning is exactly what makes it funny.

A telescoping fidget that extends, clicks, and collapses with a crisp, satisfying sound — great for sensory regulation and rhythmic stimming. Colors may vary.

A smooth‑turning infinity cube that folds, flips, and clicks through endless motion — the OG fidget that helped spread Autistic Pride’s message throughout Chattanooga. Colors may vary

Autistic pebbling is the practice of collecting small objects that feel comforting, interesting, or meaningful. These items are usually tiny enough to fit in a pocket or bag — a keychain fidget, an “Ask Me About Autistic Pride Day” button, and a sensory sticker. For many autistic people, pebbling offers a sense of grounding, joy, and familiarity. It’s a way of carrying small pieces of delight or stability through the day, and it often becomes a personal ritual that supports regulation, identity, and connection.

A button for the Valentine that is a little confused.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

A button for the Valentine who prefers direct communication.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

A button for a silly goose.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

A button for the Valentine who prefers direct communication.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

A button for the Valentine who appreciates clarity — just check yes or no.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

For the person who wishes you would just say it.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

For the person who strives to be visibly autistic.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

This one comes in pairs for you and your best body double friend.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

A slogan we are pushing to educate the public on more accessible communication.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

Let this little alien brag for you.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.

Let this little Big Foot Brag for you.

A button is a small, lightweight pin you attach to clothing, bags, or lanyards. It has a metal back, a safety‑pin clasp, and a printed front design. It’s an easy, humorous way to make autism proudly visible — a tiny wearable message that shows identity and joy without needing to say anything out loud. Colors may vary.