Tag Archives: Civil rights

ASAN Vancouver: Protesting Autism Speaks #boycottAutismSpeaks

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Last week H and I made our way into the big city to attend an ASAN meeting with the newly founded ASAN Vancouver Chapter. (ASAN = Autistic Self Advocacy Network) H was pretty quiet during the meeting, and was creating … Continue reading →

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H and Ari Ne’eman: A Virtual Conversation

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H and I listened to some parts of the Congressional Hearings on Thursday, November 29, 2012. He was easily upset by listening to what was being said by some members of the US Congress. For that matter – so was … Continue reading →

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