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The Soapbox: Autism is not a tragedy, fear is

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What does it say about a society when someone with power and a microphone can stand before the nation and describe a population of people as an epidemic? Recently, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that autistic people will “never pay taxes,” “never write a poem,” and “never go on a date.” These claims were not made in the spirit of care or concern. They were made to evoke fear, to paint autism as a mistake, and to signal to the public that autistic lives are somehow incompatible with value, agency, or contribution.

May 18 Cone with a Cop at Hayward’s also marks launch of ‘Just in Case’ program, casting a wider safety net for residents

read more…: May 18 Cone with a Cop at Hayward’s also marks launch of ‘Just in Case’ program, casting a wider safety net for residents

As many residents are aware the Nashua Police Department currently uses two programs to serve the community: Autism Awareness & Operation Safe Return.  While these programs are successful, the police department strives to service a larger segment of the city’s population, as many residents are affected by much more than autism or dementia.

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