Beyond 6 Seconds

Content note: This episode discusses abuse in a religious cult, gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, and the negative impact of U.S. current events on marginalized people. Tas The Artist is an autistic, queer, disabled and deaf graphic artist, illustrator, and advocate who blends storytelling with a passion for accessible design. Tas supports fellow members of their community through vocational coaching, developing adaptive curriculum materials and advocating for workplace accessibility. Whether they are creating a surrealist horror piece or working in advocacy, Tas brings a thoughtful, inclusive, and innovative approach to every aspect of their professional life.  During this episode, you will hear Tas talk about: The unique circumstances of how they discovered that they are autistic What their childhood was like growing up as an undiagnosed autistic child in a religious cult How were they able to leave the cult and “deprogram” themselves How they discovered their passion for art, and how art helps them proce