It’s
Feeling Fabulous Friday!
Easter
Seals Florida is extremely excited to share a story that truly hits home with
our mission. It is an unfortunate truth that in the past and sometimes still
today, there are stigmas associated with autism. People
have questioned what they don’t understand. Fortunately though, autism awareness is on the rise. In fact, Tuesday
was Autism Awareness Day
and April is Autism Awareness Month. Society is slowly learning not to define
individuals by their autism.
We
are sending a shout out to Chad DenDanto on MTV’s “World
of Jenks.” Chad
is one of three individuals to be followed by Andrew Jenks in the second season
of MTV’s “World of Jenks.” The show will follow Chad during his transition into
adulthood. From dating to finding work after high school, Jenks will be living
with Chad and witnessing his journey. And there is something else about Chad,
he has autism.
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Worldof Jenks
MTV Mondays 11/10c |
What
is so great about this project is the show’s aim to bring autism in front of
society and show people there is no need for social stigma. “One in 88 American children have autism
now. It’s something prevalent that could use more mainstream media attention,”
Jenks said “We realized (at MTV) that we had an opportunity to humanize and ‘destigmatize’
what it’s like to have autism.”
We’re
truly excited for the show and support this message all
the way! Have an awesome Friday everyone.
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