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Autism Awareness is associated with the hate group Autism Speaks - they seek to increase awareness by implying that autism is a tragedy in order to increase their profits. They use blue because it is their companies brand colour, it reminds people of their organisation so they are more likely to donate to them rather than to autism organisation that support autistic people.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoI don't wear blue for autism awareness day - the event is associated with Autism Speaks, who came up with the idea of wearing blue on autism awareness day, and as an autistic person I do not support this organisation (most autistic people don't).
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∙ 7y agoYou could use blue for autism awareness, however it is not recommended.
Blue is a color used by the organization Autism Speaks, they have a campaign 'Light It Up Blue' to raise awareness for autism - however Autism Speaks is considered a hate group by most Autistic people and their allies. Autism Speaks has a long history of using dangerous Propaganda against Autistic people in order to increase their profits, as well as supporting the abuse of Autistic people. Thus for many Autistic people the color blue is triggering, that is it can cause a lot of upset and even PTSD flashbacks to abuse, Autistic people thus ask you do not use the color blue and that you look into causes that support Autistic people instead of showing any sort of support to Autism Speaks.
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Why George Washington bridge has blue lights?
The blue lights in April are for Autism Awareness month.
What is Autism awareness?
Autism awareness is simply making people aware of autism and Autistic people. Unfortunately organizations such as Autism Speaks uses autism awareness to speak negatively about autism and Autistic people to increase their profits, thus there remains a lot of ignorance about autism.
What is autism awareness mean?
Autism awareness means bringing awareness about autism and Autistic people. Autism awareness is unfortunately associated with Autism Speaks who actually act against Autistic people by spreading misinformation as a means of increasing their profits.
What does a blue ribbon tied to a tree mean if a survayer did itit?
Because of. The. Murder
What does a blue light outside the house mean?
That they ran out of green lights at the KMART.
Why is the Ask homepage blue?
The Ask homepage is blue in color for a reason. This was done on April 2, 2010 with the intention to create autism awareness. This was done to mark the World Autism Day.
When was Autism Awareness Campaign UK created?
Autism Awareness Campaign UK was created in 2000.
What shade of blue represents autism awareness?
Rainbow colors are associated with Autism Acceptance, such as representing Neurodiversity and Autism as a spectrum, as used by the Autism Self-Advocacy Network. Red is also associated with Walk In Red which is an Autism Acceptance movement to counter Light It Up Blue of Autism Speaks.Blue is associated with Autism Speaks - it's commonly used for Autism Awareness but is automatically connected to this organization which is rejected by the Autism community. Autism Speaks is considered a hate group due to it's use of harmful propaganda against Autistic people, attacks against Autistic people, support of torture of Autistic people, and support of eugenics against Autistic people.Note: The puzzle piece can also be offensive towards Autistic people, the puzzle piece implies we are 'missing' when we are not and as a symbol of Autism Speaks is triggering for some Autistic people.
What day is autism day?
AuTism awareness day is 4/2 I have also learned of autism pride day which I believe is June 18th. The month of April is autism awareness month.
What is the color ribbon for spinal muscular atrophy?
Autism Speaks, founded in 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, is the world's largest Autism advocacy organization. Autism Speaks uses a light blue color scheme for most of the organizations media. The blue color scheme is also used for Autism Speaks 'Light It Up Blue' Campaign held on April 2nd of every year with cities around the world changing their lights to a blue color in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. You can find more about Autism Speaks and Light It Up Blue in the related links.
How much does society know about autism?
48% of people in north America know about autism
What does a puzzle piece tattoo symbolize?
autism awareness
