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#Autismisnotscary at the Women’s March!

On: January 21, 2017

As a parent, I realize I must constantly open more doors to assist the process of understanding what life can be about… With a diagnosis like autism, on any given day, it can be so challenging to help your offspring understand the meaning of different situations we can witness. TodayContinue Reading

How to get the local media to report on events in your community?

By: friendsautism17

On: January 17, 2017

In: Uncategorized

As we get ready for our event Autism and Employability, we approach the press wanting to get exposure and let Tampa Bay know their involvement is needed. Our latest experience… – Sent note via FB to local reporters stating: Help me invite Chick-fil-A HR folks! They should participate in ourContinue Reading

I am an educated woman, I earn minimum wage and I get food stamps . Here’s why.

By: friendsautism17

On: January 4, 2017

In: Uncategorized

by Yadira V. Calderon I am obsessed with traveling, discovering and understanding life. I became the editor of a trade publication for the baking industry and visited most Spanish speaking countries. I did Logistics for the cement industry. I taught American Government in China. Everywhere I went, as a touristContinue Reading

The Happy Kingdom embraces Autism!

By: friendsautism17

On: January 1, 2017

In: Uncategorized

Blessings for all… We complete 2016 with progress, challenges and plenty of possibilities… We wish you endless amounts of beauty for every day of 2017 and that every decision made will be beneficial… Each photo has a story, a challenging detail and beauty at the same time… Those are ourContinue Reading

About the #media and its reporting, portrayal of individuals with disabilities

By: friendsautism17

On: December 27, 2016

In: Uncategorized

The #media and its reporting, portrayal of individuals with disabilities (obvious and non-obvious) is dismal. Reporting of events having to do with pets or gory stories are prioritized over 15-30 seconds of reality from a disabled perspective. ** FACT: Stories with roles based on a disabled individual are notContinue Reading