An autistic Sesame Street character is caught in a conflict between the most prominent autism organisation in the United States. Since 2017, a Muppet named Julia has given children on the spectrum a Source: How a Sesame Street Muppet became embroiled in a controversy over autism | The Independent
An autistic “Sesame Street” muppet is caught in a conflict between the most prominent autism organization in the United States advocating for early intervention, and autistic adults who see the condition as a difference, not a disease needing to be cured. Source: Autistic Self Advocacy Network breaks with Sesame Street over Autism Speaks ties - The Washington … Continue reading Autistic Self Advocacy Network breaks with Sesame Street over Autism Speaks ties – The Washington Post
Disability Community Condemns Autism Speaks October 7, 2009 For Immediate Release Contact: Ari Ne’eman, President Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 The Autistic Self Advocacy Network Phone: 732.763.5530 E-mail: aneeman@autisticadvocacy.org or info@autisticadvocacy.org Over 60 organizations condemn lack of representation, exploitative and unethical practices by autism organization Washington, DC – More than 60 national, international, and local disability rights organizations have … Continue reading Disability Community Condemns Autism Speaks (Circa 2009) | Autistic Self Advocacy Network
An autistic “Sesame Street” muppet is caught in a conflict between the most prominent autism organization in the United States advocating for early intervention, and autistic adults who see the condition as a difference, not a disease needing to be cured. Source: Autistic Self Advocacy Network breaks with Sesame Street over Autism Speaks ties - The Washington … Continue reading Autistic Self Advocacy Network breaks with Sesame Street over Autism Speaks ties – The Washington Post
A coalition of 17 disability advocacy and civil rights groups filed a brief in support of a lawsuit filed by 21 states against the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule, which would expand the Source: Disability rights groups join challenge to 'public charge' rule | TheHill
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156455897857823&set=a.118711392822&type=3&theater Wow, the autistic hate here from William Shatner. I'm going to fix his tweet: Autistic people hate Autism Speaks so when Julia the muppet aligned with an Autistic Hate Group on a PSA, Autistic People cut their ties. That's what Autistic People do when their civil and human rights are violated. There, fixed it. Sesame Street #LightItUpGold and … Continue reading As Seen On Facebook | Wow, the autistic hate here from William Shatner. | Eve Reiland
Immigrants with disabilities could face more difficulty becoming U.S. citizens or permanent residents under new rules from the Trump administration. Source: Disability Advocates Decry 'Public Charge' Rule Limiting Aid For Immigrants - Disability Scoop
