(Autism Women’s Network)
January 14, 2013
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA– [Excerpt provided by Inclusion Daily Express] I have written about my year in autism self-advocacy. I have a lot to celebrate and a lot to be thankful for. I think 2012 was a year of great accomplishments for our community, despite moments of deep sadness, moments of fear and moments of injustice toward us.
Some days were so sad, many of us could barely keep breathing.
But we did not remain silent.
We did not stop questioning, demanding, petitioning and coming together to respond to those sad and unjust events. Sometimes we joined, or were joined by, other disability communities. And we have many neurotypical allies standing with us.
In 2012 we took the time to celebrate the disabled victims of murder, in response to the media that often chose to ignore their lives. Following one self-advocate’s idea, we organized vigils, because their lives were, like ours is, worth living.
Entire article:
Autism in 2012: What We Have Done (Amy Sequenzia)
http://www.autismwomensnetwork.com/article/autism-2012-what-we-have-done
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