1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

Support autistic individuals, call out the hurtful rhetoric promoting stigma RFK's false and dehumanizing statements about autism threaten to undo decades of progress toward greater inclusion and understanding. His inaccurate assertions that most autistic people cannot work, pay taxes, or live independently stigmatize a large and diverse community. Autism is a spectrum, and many autistic individuals lead productive, independent lives as respected members of society. While some may need more support, all deserve respect and access to resources - not cruel misinformation. We call on state officials to condemn this damaging rhetoric and reaffirm their commitment to the rights and dignity of autistic Americans.