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I'm autistic. It's not easy, but my life has definitely been worth living, and I am a productive member of society. I refuse to let you track me without my consent for the false promise of a cure.
Erika supported: Stop the National Autism Registry: Protect Our Children’s Privacy and Human RightsBoth myself and my child have autism. It is NOT a disease, it is NOT an epidemic. WE ARE PEOPLE. We learn differently from people without autism, we are not helpless, we are not incapable of accomplishing success (whatever that may look like). We are HUMANS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY, who express themselves differently, who understand things differently, and have different limitations. We deserve SUPPORT, not LIES spread on our behalf!
Jade supported: Stop the National Autism Registry: Protect Our Children’s Privacy and Human Rights
It's clear RFK Jr.'s gross lack of understanding of ASD makes him think those affected are lesser people. This is illustrated not only in his incorrect and disturbing language, but now in the belief those with ASD have no right to privacy and should be tracked in a registry. This is egregious behavior in thinking. My son is on the spectrum. He's spent his entire childhood working to overcome his personal challenges to becomes the amazing young man his is today. My son pays taxes from his job. He didn't play baseball, but instead is part of a voice acting guild. He doesn't write poems, he writes short stories. He hasn't dated, but he goes out with friends. My son is amazing, but he's like so many other people with ASD: bright, impassioned people who don't destroy families at all, but enrich them. They are people in this country who are deserving of the same rights as neurotypical people and we demand their privacy be upheld.
Anna supported: Stop the National Autism Registry: Protect Our Children’s Privacy and Human Rights
PRHC has given children an opportunity to fully live their lives unapologetically in a setting that celebrates their unique abilities and needs. My sister graduated from PRHC and undoubtedly has gained skills, friendships, and memories that never could be replicated anywhere other than our Canton location. I am a teacher here and will not stop advocating for the children and the lives they deserve.
Kayla supported: Reconsider the Closure of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
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