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You do not have to defend your worth here in the#BoycottAutismSpeaks community. #Neurodiversity  Image Description: Purple background, with the iconic blue puzzle piece of Autism Speaks slashed out. Text reads: We do not have to justify, to Autism Speaks or to anyone, the value of our existence.  We are valuable without our accomplishments, without our successes, without proving it.  We are valuable because we are human beings.  Autistics do not deserve to be defamed, silenced, or bullied, by the largest Autism organization in the US.  Autistics deserve love, acceptance, and support.  #BoycottAutismSpeaks

#BoycottAutismSpeaks Virtual Protester Alex Smith.  Description given from Alex: "Hi, my name is Alex Smith. The sign says "Having Asperger's does not make me incapable. I have held down a job for nearly a year and my coworkers and supervisors frequently praise how hardworking I am. I have also been in several relationships and have maintained many friendships. Autism Speaks cannot speak for me."

Virtual Protests for #BoycottAutismSpeaks can be typed too!  Image Description: A darkened photo of a woman's face appears behind a computer screen.  Text on the screen reads:  I am autistic.  I am speaking.  You're not listening. #BoycottAutismSpeaks

The #BoycottAutismSpeaks virtual protest continues!  This one is wonderful!   Image Description: Photo of a woman, with long, dark hair. She is standing in front of a window, and holding a sign next to her face.  The text reads: I am not Autistic but I live with an Autistic friend  She is non-speaking and needs help with a lot of things She does not need help with being an independent thinker, an activist, awesome  She does not need help being a best friend This is the opposite of burden and tragic I BOYCOTT AUTISM SPEAKS

Virtual Protest! #BocottAutismSpeaks Send us yours via PM or email [email protected]  Image Description: A picture of a young man lying on the floor. He has dark hair, and a blue hoodie sweatshirt. He holds a handwritten sign that reads:  #BoycottAutismSpeaks  I'm 15 years old and I have Autism.  But I am not diseased, swine flu and malaria are diseases.  I am not a tragedy. 9/11 and The Holocaust were tragedies.  Then why does Autism Speaks continue to say we are?

My protest photo. Text reads: I am an adult woman with Asperger's. I'm married. I have a master's degree. I work multiple jobs & co-own a business. I am not broken. I am not a burden. Autism didn't 'steal' me. I don't need a 'cure'. I don't need 'eradicated'. I need the very services that Autism $peaks lobbies against. Autism $peaks does not speak for me.

Autism Speaks does NOT speak for me. If you can't listen to me then you have no right to think you can support me. Boycott Autism Speaks