Autism Speaks: Time to Listen by Autistic Self-Advocate Amy Sequenzia
Autism Speaks: Time to Listen by Autistic Self-Advocate Amy Sequenzia
The Presumption of Competence
Presumption of competence is more than an abstract idea. It has real and concrete effects. Here is one: it is better than a makeover.
More Problems With Functioning Labels
Every now and
I Am
How do you talk to someone who uses AAC?
Because I Stood With Henry
Because I stood with Henry I am happier today and you should too. Henry not only got his rights, he proved that presumption of competence should be the default for every student.
2014 Joint Letter to the Sponsors of Autism Speaks
January 6, 2014
To the Sponsors, Donors, and Supporters of Autism Speaks:
We, the undersigned organizations representing the disability community, are writing to urge you to end your support for Autism Speaks. We profoundly appreciate your interest
Cry Me a River, Katrina Percy. Justice for LB!
I originally wrote this piece for the blog 107daysofaction.wordpress.com. I asked for permission to reprint it to help raise awareness on
Henry’s video for his friend Sebastien, please help by sharing
Thursday Henry decided he wanted to write something to help his friend. We decided to video the process, as you can see, typing
The Case for Inclusion Part 3: Sea Change
The longer there is a strong distinction between general and special education the worse it is for students who are labeled with a disability. It perpetuates the language of Us and Them...
Autistic Man, Jesse Saperstein Free Falls to End Bullying
Best-selling author, autism advocate and motivational speaker Jesse A. Saperstein is spreading an Anti-Bullying movement across America with his “Free-Falling to End Bullying in 2012” YouTube video hoping to put an end to torment in and out of the classroom.
Subconscious Stereotyping
When it comes to negative stereotypes, your subconscious may not be the best dinner guest.
Ollibean Baseball Camp
Cool camp for kids with Special Needs. It's free and everybody plays. July 16th through August 2, Monday through Thursday,8am to 10 am, at Palma Ceia Little League, Field C, Tampa Fl.
Facebook blocks NC mom’s pictures of Special Olympics event
Diane Cornwell said her seven year old, Cole, who happens to have Down Syndrome had a great time at his first Special Olympics event last Friday. She uploaded an album of 40 pictures to share and says Facebook blocked it for inappropriate content and locked her account.
One Day without Starbucks for Sebastien and Mitochondrial Disorders
Sebastien is an 11 year old boy, who likes to do things any other 11 year old boy likes to do- play video games, watch sports on tv (especially his favorite player, Lebron James), and play baseball.
Alexis Clarkson: OlliNepal
We should all strive to see the beauty and potential in everything, and everyone, and to me, that is inclusion. "
