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Tue Sep-08-09 11:48 AM
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| Good article on why autistic folks don't like Autism Speaks |
| Louisiana1976
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Tue Sep-08-09 12:01 PM
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| 1. Autism Speaks has no autistic adults in its Board of Directors or leadership-- |
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Edited on Tue Sep-08-09 12:01 PM by Louisiana1976
so it's not surprising that autistic folks don't like it. It's sad that Autism Speaks discriminates against autistic folks in this way--because such folks would have a lot to give Autism Speaks.
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Tue Sep-08-09 09:48 PM
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The financials in themselves are pretty disgusting.
worth it to read the article.
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Wed Sep-09-09 06:20 PM
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| 3. Or as I call it, "Neurotypicals Speak for Autism" |
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Edited on Wed Sep-09-09 06:25 PM by KamaAina
I even raised the issue with one of their board members, with whom I co-presented on a panel in Atlanta three years ago. (crickets) (tumbleweed blowing down street) :P
edit: spelling
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Sun Sep-13-09 09:48 PM
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| 5. Autism Speaks are a bunch of eugenicist bastards, |
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Fuck them. I don't need to be "cured".
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