Re: Offensive Advertising in the UK: Tell Action for Children to Respect Autistic People

[Guest guest]

Hello,

We've been made aware that the change.org advocacy alert software does not

currently allow for users outside the United States. Obviously, this is a

problem and we're working with them right now to get a solution. We expect

one in 24 hours or so and thank you for making us aware of this.

Regards,

Ari Ne'eman

President

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network

1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036

http://www.autisticadvocacy.org

> Hello all,

>

> As some of you already know, recently the British Charity Action for

> Children launched an offensive ad campaign portraying the autism spectrum as

> a monster that controls the life of a child. In the past our community has

> responded to such advertising by mobilizing with one voice to communicate

> our concern and outrage. This time should be no different. To support the

> autistic community of Britain, we have launched an action alert that allows

> you to quickly and easily register your displeasure with Action for

> Children, their primary Parliamentary supporter and the British Fundraising

> Standards Board. Click here

>

<http://www.change.org/autisticadvocacy/actions/view/action_for_children_offensi\

ve_ad_campaign_alert>to

> ensure that your voice is heard or go to:

>

http://www.change.org/autisticadvocacy/actions/view/action_for_children_offensiv\

e_ad_campaign_alert.

> In addition, the ad itself can be found by clicking

here<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K5lSSTG-90>

> .

>

> Nothing About Us, Without Us!

>

> Regards,

> Ari Ne'eman

> President

> The Autistic Self Advocacy Network

> 1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700

> Washington, DC 20036

> http://www.autisticadvocacy.org

>

>

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