Just heard of a local autism organization (not run by autistics), that's hosting an awards night to recognize - ahem -
"Autism difference makers" (sic)
Oh boy.
First off, for an org that habitually dehumanizes us, those are... Definitely a choice of words. Yikes.
"Autism difference makers" (sic)
Oh boy.
First off, for an org that habitually dehumanizes us, those are... Definitely a choice of words. Yikes.
Secondly... Wow.
Is there any other marginalized group that's dealt with like this?
Where a group of people *adjacent* to a marginalized group hosts awards to celebrate themselves?
Imagine a group of white people having awards to recognize white "difference makers" for POC.
Is there any other marginalized group that's dealt with like this?
Where a group of people *adjacent* to a marginalized group hosts awards to celebrate themselves?
Imagine a group of white people having awards to recognize white "difference makers" for POC.
Or a group of straights hosting awards to recognize straight "difference makers" for GLBT people.
Super cringe.
... So why is it acceptable when it comes to #ActuallyAutistic people?
And how are we the ones pegged with "don't understand social skills"?
Super cringe.
... So why is it acceptable when it comes to #ActuallyAutistic people?
And how are we the ones pegged with "don't understand social skills"?
Come to think of it - as a "glow in the dark" white person -
... I can think of a few times where I could totally see a case for awarding a "but I have a black friend!" trophy to someone.
... But I'm guessing their awards wouldn't be dripping with snark, like mine would.
... I can think of a few times where I could totally see a case for awarding a "but I have a black friend!" trophy to someone.
... But I'm guessing their awards wouldn't be dripping with snark, like mine would.
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