April is coming, and with it the torrent of blue lightbulbs
and puzzle pieces. For the next month,
it will be even more difficult than usual for autistic people to walk around in
the world without confronting reminders that we are considered tragic and
unwanted by the organizations that claim to speak for us. #WalkInRed is an autistic led initiative to
make the world a little less blue this April.
Participating is easy:
1.
On the second day of April, put on a pair of red
shoes, socks, a red shirt, skirt, pants, necktie, headband, whatever you
have.
3.
Post a link to your photo in the comments
here. To paste a link, use this code:
<a
href=“http://Internet URL goes here.”>Title the visitor sees.</a>
You have now completed part one of the Autism Acceptance
Challenge. Thank you for your show of
solidarity and/or support. Seeing you
out there may give someone a moment of hope or relief on a day that is
difficult for many of us.
For this challenge, orange is an acceptable alternative to
red. No blue, please, except for jeans. Jeans are neutral. These are the rules.
If you are reading this, and you still don’t know what’s
wrong with blue puzzle pieces and lightbulbs, please read this and this and
this and this and this.
Visit the WalkInRed website here or follow WalkInRed on twitter.
Part 2 of the Autism Acceptance Challenge will be posted April 2. Complete them all to win your own "Squawkers McCaw!"
Part 2 of the Autism Acceptance Challenge will be posted April 2. Complete them all to win your own "Squawkers McCaw!"
Walk in my shoes, walk in Red
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ReplyDeletePerla, your links did not work. Want to try again? Or you can send to my email and I will post them for you. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTweeted. I'll be wearing red on April 2, 2015, in support of friends and coworkers who are #actuallyautistic
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jack! Don't forget to come back and link to your photo.
DeleteNot sure if you know this but April is also "Red My Lips" month. To raise awareness to sexual assault victims. People wear red lipstick and red clothing throughout the month. It might be confusing.
ReplyDeleteI did not know that. I didn't start the #WalkInRed initiative (I would have chosen orange), but it is gathering momentum. I hope that the two good causes won't mind sharing a color. The more red this month the better. There is a lot of overlap in these groups as well.
ReplyDeleteMy au-some daughter & I will definitely be rocking our red shirts tomorrow! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great to hear. I would suggest that all Anonymous persons give themselves a name of some sort (doesn't have to be related to your real name) if you are participating in the challenge. That's the only way I'll be able to tally up and determine who wins the parrot. Squawk!
ReplyDeleteI will be rocking red on April 2nd for my au-some grandson.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your picture!
DeleteBev, so happy to have a manner in which to show that I am an ally for people who are #actuallyautistic. Truly enjoyed meeting you at Unconferences in Lexington. I will spread the word!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sara! Hope to see you there again this year.
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I don't know if I'm doing this right but:https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=435386529954555&substory_index=0&id=100004496355681&ref=bookmark
ReplyDeleteThat works, thank you, Lisa. Squawk! First entry. Lisa Daniel is in the lead.
ReplyDeleteHope this works!
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Got it! Thanks, Jennifer!
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ReplyDeleteLet's see if this works.
I am fortunate to be loved by an autistic. One who just by chance chose red today also.
Love this photo, thank you, Matt!
Deletethat's lovely Matt. Hope you and your son are having a great day.
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Squawk! Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteHope that works.
This works, thank you!
DeleteMy son and daughter are both on the spectrum. Proud to #WalkInRed today.
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/MishMashCircus/status/583689240623493120/photo/1
Thanks, Kristy!
DeleteSuch a great idea Bev!
ReplyDeleteHere's me with my autistic son who is rocking the red!
Even our vacuum cleaner is ready to WalkInRed2015 ;-)
Thanks, Sharon! Happy to see you, your son, and "Henry" here!
ReplyDeleteHope this one works! If not, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteMy Walk In Red Picture.
Works fine, Jennifer, and I like those pants!
ReplyDeleteMay I use my tattoo? I don't have anything red to wear
ReplyDeleteHow can I post my picture from my iPhone? I don't have access to a computer
Thanks Karen
You can use your tattoo. Email the photo to me from your phone and I will post it for you. bevharp64 at gmail dot com
DeleteHappy to take part!
ReplyDeleteGreat, thank you!
DeleteHi Bev - I've been reading your blog for years - thank you. After we found out about my oldest 12 years ago, I immediately recognized my father (although not as obviously), and I've been wondering a long time about myself. I guess I'll just say I'm a very strong ally, I hope. I managed to find some socks, although someone who lives on my desk did it better than me... ;)
ReplyDeleteSocks and Vash the Stampede
Thanks for participating! Squawk@ Vash the Stampede!
DeleteHere's a picture of me yesterday
ReplyDeleteHere's a picture of me and my mommy yesterday.
Adding by request from Halabura Isabella Karen:
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http://kwomblescountering.blogspot.com/2015/04/walk-in-red-autism-acceptance.html
ReplyDeleteVery cool, thank you!
DeleteI care.
ReplyDeleteSquawk. Thanks, Nancy!
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