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About Sesame Street, Inclusion, Reality

On: March 23, 2017

The media is overwhelmed, reacting to the inclusion of a muppet with autism. If it only was that easy in real life… @Ellen DeGeneres tweet is reflective of the vague words used by most media outlets – – People make people feel included I dare to add, not a muppet! TheContinue Reading

#Autismisnotscary at the Women’s March!

By: friendsautism17

On: January 21, 2017

In: Uncategorized

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

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