Ace Week

Disabled Ace Media and Resources List

In honor of the 3rd annual Disabled Ace Day, members of A-specs Committed to Anti-Racism have compiled a list of Disabled Ace media and resources. 

An Interview with Adam Myers for Disabled Ace Day

Adam is a touch-favorable, sex-averse heteroromantic asexual with adhd, chronic depression, chronic anxiety and autism

An Interview with Amaranthe Rae Zinzani for Disabled Ace Day

Amaranthe is polyromantic gray-asexual and has only ever been sexually attracted to her wife.

An Interview with Amber for Disabled Ace Day

Amber identifies as biromantic asexual/acespec and queer, has cerebral palsy and is neurodivergent (ADHD and possibly other disorders).

An Interview with Belinda ’Bel’ Downes for Disabled Ace Day

I’m definitely Ace. I came out to some colleagues at work about 10 years ago. I’m currently thinking about whether I’m aromantic or not...

An Interview with Irene Wolf for Disabled Ace Day

Irene, or Nene, is a 23 year old Dutch artist. Irene is a sapphic asexual, is autistic, has ADHD and has fibromyalgia and a chronic fatigue syndrome.

An Interview with Megan Snyder for Disabled Ace Day

Megan is 28 years old, has Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Currently, Megan tutors English/Reading, Student Success, and Career Help.

An Interview with Quentin for Disabled Ace Day

Quentin (or Mel) is a french queer and neurodivergent artist who mainly identifies as a bi/panromantic ace who is also grey/demiromantic.

The Intersection of Disability Dr. & Asexuality Ave.

Navigating a disability or asexuality on its own is more than difficult enough. When you combine the two, it can feel futile.

Announcing Ace Week 2021: Beyond Awareness

We’re thrilled to announce that the next Ace Week will take place on October 24th-30th, 2021, with the theme Beyond Awareness!

5 Defining Moments in Gray-Asexual History

Those who identify with asexuality but find that it doesn’t perfectly capture their experiences have always been an important presence in ace communities.

Asexuality was Considered a Disorder?!

Until 2013, any lack of sexual desire was considered a disorder by the primary guide used by healthcare providers to define and classify mental disorders.

Consider Oral History

When it comes to making our own records of history, I want to reach out to potential future ace historians with a proposition: Consider doing oral history.

The History of the AVEN Triangle

The history of the AVEN triangle is closely intertwined with the history of AVEN itself, which was founded by then-college-student David Jay in 2002

Why Ace Week is no longer Asexual Awareness Week

We have made amazing progress as a community, and with the new name “Ace Week” we’ll be able to achieve even more going into the future.

The Ace Flag: A History

In 2010, members of the online ace community began the process of designing and deciding on a flag to represent themselves

5 Ways You Can Participate In Ace Week

There are so many different ways you can connect with the community and make a difference, and we’ve come up with 5 ideas to help you get started.

Five states have formally recognized Ace Week!

United States governors often “proclaim” celebrations and awareness weeks as a way of recognizing their importance to their citizens, and a growing number of states have begun proclaiming Ace Week!

Our History: Blogging Prompts for Ace Week 2020

We’ve put together a list of blogging prompts for the week. Please feel free to use them in whatever way works for you.

Our sample presentations will make Ace Week prep a breeze

This presentation follows the history of the ace community in order to teach the audience about the words and concepts we use.

How do we pick Ace Week’s dates?

Ace Week will always take place during the last full week in October, starting on a Sunday.

Ace Week 2020: Our History

Ace Week 2020 is fast approaching! Scheduled for October 25th–31st, this Ace Week will mark the 10th anniversary of the first Asexual Awareness Week in 2010.

How to get your local government to recognize Ace Week

I’m going to walk you through the steps you can take to have the governor of your state formally recognize Ace Week.

The History of Ace Week

Ace Week has been growing alongside the ace community ever since it was first established as Asexual Awareness Week back in 2010.

What is Ace Week?

Ace Week (founded as Asexual Awareness Week in 2010) is an annual event that puts asexuality in the spotlight.

Ace Week is Joining Asexual Outreach

Nine years ago, Asexual Awareness Week was founded to bring visibility and recognition to asexual spectrum (ace) identities...