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The I Am Autism Video calls us a burden on society
and that is very damaging for autistic people
who are trying to be integrated into society
trying to find jobs, trying to aford relationships
we don't want people to be scared of us.
Thankyou for allowing me the opportunity to speak today
My name is Kate Miller and I'm here representing myself as an Autistic Citizen
I'm an Autistic person and a national coversation about Autism is happening without us
this has to change.
while this is a evidence of progress Autistic voices should be a regular
organized and consistent presence within the IACC, not an incidental occurance.
Out 18 members of the board, only one is autistic
How can the commitee succeed if it largerly excludes the people it exists to serve
You know we can be productive citizens if you get the early treatment
If its caused by a problem in their diet you know change their diet very early
Don't... I mean the worst thing a parent can do is when their young and not sure if the child is autistic
deny that they might be autistic
People need to treat me with repsect because I have Autism
But I am still a person first
Autism is not cancer. Cancer kills people, Autism does not kill people.
When I hear Autism compared to cancer in terms of searching for a cure or
or in statements such as Autism is worse then cancer what I hear is that
society would rather that I and my people are dead rather then exist the way we are
I am autism. I have no interest in right or wrong, I derive great pleasure out of your lonliness
I will fight to take away your hope. I will plot to rob you of your children and your dreams.
I will make sure every day you wake up you will cry wondering who will take care of my child after I die
and the truth is I am still winning and your are scared and you should be.
I work faster then pediatric aids, cancer and diabities combined
and if you are happily married I will make sure that your marriage fails
I am Autism. You Ignored me. That was a mistake.
the thing is autism is not a disease. Comparing it to cancer and aids, I mean come on
it's wired into our brains. You dont try and cure someone because of whats in their DNA
Autism is also not a disease or an epedemic. It is not contagious, infectious or life threatening
It hurts our feelings when you describe us as a burden
what your saying about preventing it also implies that your trying to ween Autism out the Human Race
If a prenatal test for Autism is developed up to 90% of Autistic People
may follow the steps of those with Downs Syndrome and never make it out of the womb
Autistic Protesters: Autistic Rights Are Human Rights [repeats several times]
Person: Are you really that stupid?
You must hear our voices
We are here to help you understand the challenges and strengths of our diverse community
We are the experts on our Autistic needs, experiences, ideas, thoughts and feelings
and we are eager and willing to offer you that insight. Please listen to us.
[music] I will not be silent no, I will not be quiet anymore (repeats)