Your understanding is wrong. And Autism Speaks is not interested in alleviating disability or helping autistic people. It is an advocacy group for neurotypical people who have family members with autism, and who find those people to be a horrible burden.

Let me chime in as an Old Person who remembers the 1970s. In ‘75 or ‘76 there was a virulent new strain of flu, called the Swine Flu. There was a big push to get at-risk people vaccinated, especially the elderly. After being vaccinated, some of these elderly people died. There was panic, and the vaccine was eventually…

... gets pumped with massive shot of many vaccines, doesn’t feel good and changes...

Calling Autism Speaks a “well-respected nonprofit, one that advocates for people with a poorly-understood disorder.” is a bit of a stretch.

I love Aerie so much. Unapologetically. I buy all my underwear there. It fits amazing, goes through the wash like a champ, and has cute patterns. I don’t need sexy barely-there undies, I want ones that cover my whole ass. 7 pairs for $26 is also pretty fucking amazing. This campaign just solidifies my love of them.…

We’re only useful barefoot and pregnant.