Reminder not to donate to Autism $peaks during the month of April

pulseoftheearth:

– Autism Speaks was created after a couple decided they wanted a cure for their autistic grandchild
– The CEO has called Autism a “monster that is stealing our children”
– There are no autistic people on the board for Autism Speaks
– A$ has furthered propaganda that claims autism is caused by external sources such as vaccines, gluten, and milk.
– A$ has produced short films demonizing the condition, claiming it will “destroy marriages” and you will “never know peace”.
– A$’s “Light It Up Blue” campaign is rooted in the fact that the diagnostic material is based on young boys/DMABs
– A$ has been condemned by both autistics and mental health experts
– A$ is also classified by autistics as a hate group
– A$ has recently allied with a group of bikers who are known for white supremacy
– In 2008, chief science officer Geri Dawson received a $669,751 salary with $269,721 in relocation expenses to move her family. She earned more than the president of A$ that year.
– Only 4% of A$ funds raised go to help families, with 33% going to media and lobbying.

Please do not give Autism Speaks a single cent of your money. Instead, consider donating to Autistic Women’s Network or Autistic Self-Advocacy Network instead.