tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post4152052168339361110..comments2023-07-25T09:25:34.293+01:00Comments on The Voyage: 'Autism Speaks' charity bully autistic childSharon McDaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-58493441259184788382015-02-22T01:24:05.208+00:002015-02-22T01:24:05.208+00:00Christina Colwell.
In response to your question ab...Christina Colwell.<br />In response to your question about what a good substitute to Autism Speaks would be, I would definitely recommend the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) as it's run by Autistic people <i>for</i> Autistic people.<br /><br />Their website is here: http://autisticadvocacy.org/ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-73204815649360650802009-10-05T01:45:39.376+01:002009-10-05T01:45:39.376+01:00My husband and I want to make regular contribution...My husband and I want to make regular contributions to Autism Research. We were planning to make those contributions to Autism Speaks. However...if they are not using fund effectively..then which organizations would YOU suggest?<br />And why?Christina Colwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07065905719939254828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-46605869628976224012009-04-15T14:57:00.000+01:002009-04-15T14:57:00.000+01:00Forgive me if I come across as dense but I'm confu...Forgive me if I come across as dense but I'm confused.<br />What is your ultimate goal with this anti Autism Speaks campaign? Are you looking to shut them down or are you just attempting to make the public more aware of what you all find offensive acts by the group?<br />I've seen quite a few Autism Speaks doesn't speak for me sites with lots of information but I'm still unclear as to what the goal here is. Lots of fist shaking, moral indignation and outrage but no statements as to what the ultimate vision is.<br />I'm also wondering if you might suggest an acceptable substitute site or organization to gather information from?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-39280663916678233962008-08-13T18:11:00.000+01:002008-08-13T18:11:00.000+01:00Don't forget to sign the anti-Autism Speaks petiti...Don't forget to sign the anti-Autism Speaks petition:<BR/><BR/>http://www.autism-hub.co.uk/autism-speaks-dont-speak-for-me/index.phpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-41702868260529011532008-05-06T19:38:00.000+01:002008-05-06T19:38:00.000+01:00Nannarob, I agree with your assessment of Autism S...Nannarob, I agree with your assessment of Autism Speaks and I despair at their power and claim to represent autistic people and their families.Sharon McDaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-2835370549184587662008-04-28T23:47:00.000+01:002008-04-28T23:47:00.000+01:00Autism Speaks causes heartache and anger among the...Autism Speaks causes heartache and anger among the autism community- a group who can speak for themselves. I have been horrified by the way that this lobby group depicts autists. Their message is cruel and corrupt and their aim to remove autism from the world is ruthless.<BR/><BR/>I am an NT who has been a member of WP for a year. My life has been enriched by the friends I have made.Nannarobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683988066584243028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-57183464700931245552008-01-24T00:08:00.000+00:002008-01-24T00:08:00.000+00:00I like the new blogspot name R.B.Joe, yeah, parody...I like the new blogspot name R.B.<BR/><BR/>Joe, yeah, parody proliferation would be great.<BR/><BR/>Patrick, there are so many things wrong with that charity's mission statement. 'Shock and awe' is an appropriate way of labelling their current tactics. Imagine what that level of funding and organisation would be capable of if they really did want to listen to and help autistic people.Sharon McDaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550156204691696968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-19269234714631537642008-01-23T19:54:00.000+00:002008-01-23T19:54:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354784098768688627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-10912365928820983562008-01-22T19:22:00.000+00:002008-01-22T19:22:00.000+00:00"...and to bringing hope to all who deal with the ..."...and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder."<BR/><BR/>They haven't brought me much hope, in fact my depression is worsened by the fact that they are not out (at this point) to actually help autistic people, but instead to use shock and awe tactics to forward their own purse linings.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747506313119140677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-31581139026956840312008-01-22T11:50:00.000+00:002008-01-22T11:50:00.000+00:00Thanks for the link to the parody website, Sharon....Thanks for the link to the parody website, Sharon.<BR/><BR/>Too many corporate entities have become too possessive when it comes to things like copyright and trademark infringement. And yes, parody is specifically exempted in the law, and yet they intimidated a kid on the spectrum. Bully for them!<BR/><BR/>May one thousand parody sites rise from the ashes of 'NT speaks'.<BR/><BR/>JoeClub 166https://www.blogger.com/profile/01816977079856902634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28040139.post-22910342906802125112008-01-22T11:41:00.000+00:002008-01-22T11:41:00.000+00:00I tried to download their front page...thanks for ...I tried to download their front page...thanks for the downloadable link. (sites like this). I have a new blogspot, autismsqueaks, which is not connected to the hub. Maybe I'll download it there!Usethebrains Godgiveyouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026223483117357541noreply@blogger.com