Tag Archives: Autism Speaks doesn’t speak for me

Road Trip Activism… #BoycottAutismSpeaks

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

The other day H and I went on a road trip to Bellingham, WA. We talked long, as is our habit on lengthy drives, and had the chance to explore all sorts of topics. We also nabbed the chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in ableism, acceptance, Activist, Autism, autism stigma, Autistic, Boycott Autism Speaks | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance #EducateSesame Street

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

It has recently been announced that Sesame Street intends to partner with Autism Speaks to create programming for children, which is definitely not a positive move for reducing stigma for Autistic people. Please sign and share this petition urging Sesame … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Advocacy, advocate, Autism, Autistic, Boycott Autism Speaks, Kermit the Frog, Neurodiversity | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Everybody and their Frog: Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance has just published the first issue of a wonderful new magazine, and everybody is reading it!! And it is not expensive. In fact it is free, and you can get a copy to … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Advocacy, advocate, Autism, Autistic, Kermit the Frog, Neurodiversity, self-advocacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Wright vs Right: Autism $peaks is Completely Wrong

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Please stand with the Autistic community and those who love and support them… Please visit the change.org Petition to the Corporate Sponsors of Autism Speaks. Please sign and share widely, along with the other the links at the bottom of … Continue reading →

Posted in ableism, acceptance, advocate, Ari Ne'eman, Autism, autism stigma, Boycott Autism Speaks, diversity, Money Speaks, reframe tragedy, self-advocacy | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

I am H: This is Autism

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H is proud to share this image. I love his PRIDE! Rail against the stigma!! Last Monday, Autism Speaks told the world that autism is:  . . . living in despair  . . . fear of the future  . . … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, advocate, Autism, autism stigma, Autistic People Speaking, diversity, Neurodiversity, This is Autism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments