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During his April 16 press conference, when Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., chose to portray autism as a preventable part of what he perceives to be a chronic disease epidemic, and as something that destroys the lives of children and families, Aspiritech could not remain silent in response to such harmful rhetoric.
Our employee pool includes artists, athletes, poets, people in relationships, and parents. All of us hold jobs, pay taxes, and contribute to society in meaningful ways. We are entirely human and are able to recognize the humanity in people that don’t look or act exactly like us—a quality not always shared by those in positions of power.
One of our team members penned a poem reflecting on this unprecedented moment and asked that we share it. We’re honored to have this team member’s trust, and to be able to offer opportunities of inclusion to autistic adults seeking meaningful careers and the dignity they deserve.
Across the world are the minds of people
But here at home, those with a certain perspective are threatened by upheaval
There are those who seek to call us weak
So now we shall:
Take pen in hand
Type out words both from our hearts and ones that are planned
Because it is all for one and one for all
Autistic individuals, heed this call and don’t be meek
For there is no room in this world for doubt
We shall write, we shall sing, we shall cry out
Go forth, neurodivergents, and SPEAK!!!!
We are not a scapegoat to be used to further someone else’s ends
Those who do not wish us well should turn back while we all can still make amends
For when love turns to hate, it might burn eternal
So before it is too late, I ask that you turn to science as per our referral
Still we’re thought of as pests?
Can’t these stigmas be laid to rest?
Long enough, we’ve been inflicted
By people, most bigoted
Now is the time to fly
Make the winds blow
Have the water overflow
So that the flames of hatred will die
Show the world our value
Replace the lies with what is true
For the odds we shall defy
We will create a world where we don’t have to hide
Autistic individuals, be empowered
And speak out against a rhetoric most sour
Together we must band
We shall stand
Hand in hand
If you’d like to help Aspiritech continue amplifying autistic voices, please consider donating today. Your contribution builds community and support for our autistic team members, provides financial aid, and helps us provide cost-free career training to neurodivergent adults through the Aspiritech Academy.
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