#Justice4MatthewRushin

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Justice for Matthew Rushin - Black Autistic Lives Matter! #BLM #Justice4MatthewRushin

Hello there I have not seen any mention of what happened to Matthew Rushin on Tumblr yet so, I’m making this post hoping it gains traction. PLEASE signal boost, take your time to read and donate if you can or share, because this is a MASSIVE injustice and it needs to be spread around more. I don’t have many (active) followers so I don’t know how far this will go, but I’m hoping more people see this so please if you do see this, share and follow their social medias we need justice for Matthew ASAP.  He is experiencing vision loss and other symptoms related to a cyst in his brain that required medical care when he was and still is in his cell. I am going to keep my words brief, to give more voice to the family as they speak and explain best about what has been going on. There is an email template in this post that you can use to send to Virginia representatives (also listed), a GoFundMe link.  This is all taken from the family’s Facebook post and photos.

Also please feel free to add more hashtags, I added what I came up with.

I’m not only fighting for my son Matthew Rushin but for all those who have been wrongfully convicted. Laws must change to protect those with disabilities and our legislators must be held accountable to make these changes. We have to protect those with disabilities and not let the police (Virginia Beach Detective Jessica Hosang)/prosecutors (Colin Stolle, & Michael DeFricke)take advantage of them! They have stolen the music from my life!

Entire Washington Post link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/local/how-a-black-autistic-man-is-serving-10-years-in-prison-for-a-car-crash/2020/09/10/7f86aed2-5a58-475d-a806-3957ee3bdb2c_video.html?fbclid=IwAR2UcNCjCELk1F-3YuwQodKTyhoKSnEA0ASnuvNqfoAgDUwtEE1U3_B0Cpc

MEET MY SON MATTHEW RUSHIN: Matthew is a black, autistic twenty-two year old male who was & is still a model citizen even in prison. He beat all kinds of odds against him: black, autistic, ADHD, anxiety, a traumatic brain injury(TBI) in 2017 that left him comatose for several days, & which required rehabilitation in order for him to re-learn life functions, including walking & talking. A pituitary cyst was discovered during evaluation & treatment for the TBI. The single car accident which resulted in the TBI has left him with PTSD.  Despite all of these challenges, Matthew graduated with honors from high school, was employed & was an engineering student at ODU.  He participated in numerous volunteer activities.  He is a gifted pianist, plays the viola beautifully, & he composes music and writes poems. Matthew was sentenced to 50 years (to serve 10) for a nonfatal, unintentional car accident involving no drugs or alcohol. If you are thinking there must be more to the story, there is. One of Matthew’s autistic processes is called Echolalia, which causes him to repeat words that he hears. After the car accident, Matthew stepped out of his car & was met by an angry driver who cursed at him and repeatedly yelled at him “are you f***ing trying to kill yourself?” In his distressed state, Matthew repeated these man’s words about suicide: words that were used to turn a car accident into a crime. Matthew was charged with 2nd degree murder with a claim that the accident was an intentional attempt to kill himself by deliberately driving head-on into another car. Officers did not exhibit any understanding of autism in their interpretations of Matthew’s comments and actions. Instead, they took advantage of his vulnerability as they handcuffed him, questioned him for nearly 4 hours at the scene, lied to him about evidence, isolated him from his family. A forensic engineer and traffic collision reconstructionist with 33 years’ experience has written a report detailing the ways the Commonwealth’s suicide determination as a cause for the accident is NOT a plausible explanation. Facing the terrifying prospect of a jury trial, Matthew was pressured to plead guilty to crimes he didn’t commit, led to believe it would allow him to go home. He was never properly treated or evaluated, and his health and disability were never properly considered. Today, Matthew sits in prison without an understanding of why he is there. Matthew and his family have immense compassion for the individuals wounded in the January 2019 car crash, especially the man with the most severe and sustaining injuries. Their thoughts are with these individuals daily. But Matthew is not a danger to society. He is highly vulnerable in the brutal prison environment as a man with a disability. And he faces the possibility of permanent blindness or even death due to an untreated brain cyst. Help Matthew's family bring him home. Ask Governor Northam to grant Matthew an Absolute Pardon and do whatever it takes to free him today!

************************* SAMPLE EMAIL************************** I am writing to you because I feel passionately that Matthew Rushin, a gentle young man with neurological processing differences that accompany autism spectrum disorder, should NOT be behind bars.   Please review his case. A nonfatal car accident that involved NO drugs or alcohol, a young man with autism who has never before been in trouble with the law.  This is someone who should NOT have been sentenced to 50 years and now spending a decade of his life in jail with violent offenders all because of a driving mistake.  Furthermore, it is highly likely that the accident even occurred because of his losing consciousness due to a seizure. A forensic engineer and traffic collision reconstructionist with 33 years experience has written a report detailing the ways the commonwealth’s suicide determination as a cause for the accident is NOT a plausible explanation: https://neuroclastic.com/.../2020/06/rushin-engineer.pdf...  This is also what Matthew repeatedly told officers during his interrogation, when he should have been receiving medical care. At the scene of the accident, Matthew repeated words that were screamed at him. Echolalia is a method many with autism use for processing situations.  This involves them repeating what someone has said to them. Matthew did this, and he was convicted because of it, rather than for the actual facts of the case that illustrated it was indeed an unintentional car accident. Please review his case.  He needs medical attention for the cyst on his brain. He is experiencing headaches and transient blindness, and his medical care for this is long overdue. Please do not let him die in jail. This young man has been criminalized and had his life destroyed. He has a history of being a model citizen prior to this accident - honors in high school, an engineering college student, a volunteer. He needs medical care for the cyst on his brain and is experiencing transient blindness and short term memory loss, further exacerbated by his recent assault in jail by another inmate. Please do what you can to help. Prison offers the VA community nothing in terms of betterment by keeping him locked up and potentially killing him because of lack of medical care and his vulnerability as a young man with disabilities in a brutal environment. Help his family bring him home. The injuries incurred to the victims involved, particularly the man with the most severe and sustaining injuries, are horrible. But the punishment is above and beyond inhumane and unproductive for Matthew Rushin to be sentenced to 50 years and serving 10 for a nonfatal car accident involving no drugs or alcohol.  

******************************************************************************************* These are critical points: 1. Matthew was not taken for medical (and mental health evaluation) the evening of the crash.  He has lost consciousness, had a prior serious brain injury, was banged up around the face and bleeding, was not making sense - yet, instead of taking him for evaluation and care, the police handcuffed and interrogated him for nearly 4 hours at the scene, then more at the police station (with lies and manipulation).  He still has not had the physical evaluation he should have had that day - despite the fact that he has a cyst on his pituitary gland that was due evaluation the month he was jailed (19 months ago), AND he is having severe headaches, dizziness and temporary blindness.                                                                     2. Virginia Beach Police Department has a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) program that is supposed to divert people with mental illness or in mental health crises to treatment rather than the criminal system.  Not only did they not activate that team despite his history of PTSD, anxiety and his symptoms at the scene AND the fact that they were going to charge him with attempted 2nd degree murder on the basis of a suicide attempt (unfounded!), the woman how did much of the interrogation - which included lies about the evidence they had, and pretending that she was his friend - is a trainer for their CIT program.  Further, suicidology must be determined by psychologist or psychiatrist.  It was not - and wouldn't have been.  They were able to maintain that charge, because after 7 months of jail, when Matthew was told that if he signed the plea deal, he could go home - that was his understanding - he signed it.  From that point forward, the prosecutor, judge and press referred to the "fact" that he admitted he deliberately ran into the other car because he was trying to kill himself.                                                                       Officer Hosang only has 12 hours of Autism training, it takes psychologists years undergraduate education, graduate education and a whole lot of certification to even be able to practice. Officer Hosang told Matthew as heard in the interrogation, she hopes to arrest and charge him. What CIT does that? Is that descalating the issue? Um.. no way! 3. Mental health services have not been provided.  Medication for anxiety was provided after months, but not counseling/treatment.  Matthew has not had the required neurology follow up for his conditions identified prior to his incarceration.                                                                                                                     4. Matthew and his family have not been able to talk face to face for 19 months, let alone hug.  This 20 year old autistic man who had just been in a very serious car accident and who was clearly physically impacted was not allowed the comfort of his family.  His dad was at the scene for hours waiting to be allowed to see his son.  He wasn't even told when they took Matthew away from the scene.  Mr. Rushin found out 45 minutes later.     5. Matthew was ripped from his life on the basis of an unsubstantiated claim, denied his rights, taken advantage of and taken straight to prison for a charge that never should have been made.  Yet when there is overwhelming evidence of all of the wrongdoing, he remains in prison.  That is totally unbalanced.  He was judged guilty on sight.  But it is taking months to free him.  This is so wrong. ________________________________________________________________________________ (1) GOVERNOR RALPH NORTHAM EMAIL: Ralph.Northam@governor.virginia.gov CALL: (804) 786-2211 (2) COUNSEL TO GOVERNOR NORTHAM Legal Counsel Rita Davis Rita.Davis@governor.virginia.gov (3) Kelly Thomasson: Secretary of the Commonwealth EMAIL: Kelly.thomasson@governor.virginia.gov CALL: (804) 786-2441 Fax: 804-786-7441 (4) Tonya D. Chapman: Chair of the Virginia Parole Board EMAIL:  tonya.chapman@vpb.virginia.gov CALL:    804-674-3081 (5) PAROLE BOARD PARDONS@GOVERNOR.VIRGINIA.GOV (6) Brian Moran: Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Secretary CALL:   Office: 804-786-5351 EMAIL: Brian.Moran@governor.virginia.gov (6) Mark R. Herring: Virginia Attorney General EMAIL: service@oag.state.va.us CALL: (804)786-2071 ****************************************************************** (1) PETITION LINK: (DO NOT DONATE TO THE PETITION, ONLY SHARE) http://chng.it/gvNy5rJ77H

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[blacklivesmatter757]

Reposted from @justice4matthewrushin #FREEMATTHEWRUSHIN Being Black is not a crime! Being Autistic is not a crime! Frustrating to know that my son is sitting behind bars for a car accident that was not intentional while a killer is out on the streets. I am a mother of a black autistic young man and I will never stop fighting for him or others like him! Society can easily give up on people with disabilities instead of embracing them. We must change the stigma for future generations. Matthew needs medical attention. The Department of Corrections is not able to handle the complications that may arise if Matthew contracts COVID19 in conjunction with his current medical issues. We are very appreciative of the Governor’s decision to Pardon Matthew but Matthew should be released immediately!! Why wait until March 2021!?!?! Please visit www.FreeMatthewRushin.com learn more about his story. Please donate to Matthew’s GoFundMe if you can. Link can be found on the above website or on my profile bio linktree. Funds used for continued legal fees. #ThisisAmerica #BLM757 #MatthewRushin #FreeMatthewRushin #BlackLivesMatter #autismawareness #BlackLivesMatter757 #Justice4MatthewRushin #Explore #ExplorePage https://www.instagram.com/p/CH6jl7pnMAV/?igshid=1o5rojzs6nnkj

[darryldmooresr]

Tune in tonight at 8pm EST #cigarvlogger #freematthewrushin #justice4matthewrushin #autism #autismawareness #ralphnortham (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHv224hnKO1/?igshid=n6d70y65h7ba

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Matthew Rushin, a young black man with Autism and ADHD, was sentenced to 50 years in prison after being in a car accident, after which he was manipulated into pleading guilty for attempted suicide and murder with the promise he could return home to his mother who was battling cancer at the time. 40 years of the 50 were suspended, but he still has to serve 10 years.

There were serious injuries during the accident, but no one died. Matthew has never been in trouble before.

In the words of his mother, “Matthew has been my rock through my battle with cancer and understands what life is all about.Matthew exemplifies what it means to be a productive member our community, he is a loving, caring, compassionate about life and everything that surrounds it, student at ODU, worked at Panera and volunteered throughout our community.”

Here is the full story from his mother

Here is the petition for Governor Ralph Northam to review the case and reduce his sentence.

His case is not getting nearly the amount of attention it deserves. Please sign the petition and reblog this. Here is the official Facebook, and Instagram page is @ justice4matthewrushin

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#FREEMATTHEWRUSHIN "My hands are shaking while typing this. Sick to my stomach! Matthew has tested positive for COVID19 and has been moved to the red zone at Nottoway Correctional Facility. I’m asking that you request an immediate release for Matthew. Do whatever you can to influence whoever is the decisionmaker to transfer Matthew to a full-service hospital. Matthew has underlying conditions including a diagnosis of Autism (Asthma, brain cyst which has been untreated for 2 years, TBI, possible seizures) that increase his risk of complications. Regardless, prison is not the place to treat high-risk COVID patients. I do not want my son to die in prison!" #Repost @justice4matthewrushin • • • • • • • • #MatthewRushin #unheardvoicesmag #share https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9Z2M0n7GB/?igshid=54trdbielbe4

[theblackautist]

Posted @withregram • @justice4matthewrushin Autism Acceptance Month : As we continue to bring awareness to “acceptance”, I want to discuss “You don’t look autistic”. There were many times during Matthew’s case where I overheard the statement from law enforcement “he doesn’t look autistic”. Well unless they learn to accept what being autistic means and is, they will never understand. I wonder if people actually hear themselves when they say, “You don’t look autistic to me,”. It is such a dismissive phrase altogether and is used constantly in many different aspects, not just in mental health. “You don’t look __” is such a generic phrase and seems completely mocking and scornful. If we’re trying to create a world where more people are being included, we should drop that phrase completely or just be mindful. Autistic people bring new perspectives and ideas, enriching our communities and workplaces everyday with their gifts inspired from seeing the world in different ways. So forget what you learned in elementary school; we are not all the same. Yes, we are all human beings who deserve love and respect, but autistic people do have unique needs and often do need special accommodations that allistic people must learn about. Acknowledging their different realities isn’t a bad thing; in fact, it can help you learn how to interact with Autistic people better, deepen their relationships with you, and increase their comfort and accessibility. Acceptance. Love. Respect. https://www.instagram.com/p/CcVwuYwu7aS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The first picture popped up in my “Memories” today. In Jan 2017 the first Women’s March happened in Boston and gave me enough hope to get me and many of us through a terrifying time. For all the valid critiques of the ways some attendees centered white feminist concerns over intersectional ones, I think this was still an important step forward for intersectional feminism in general. The next Women’s Marches in Boston featured Black, Latinx, and Indigenous activists and much more awareness of the need for intersectionality and for us white ladies to be better listeners and amplifiers of our sisters’ words. If you want to be a truly intersectional feminist, find more Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ voices to follow, amplify, and learn from. Read @osopepatrisse, Angela Davis, James Baldwin, @ijeomaoluo, @laylafsaad, @tanehisipcoates, and @ibramxk. Follow these people and @rachel.cargle, @soyouwanttotalkabout, @janayathefuture, @jamie_s_margolin, @winonaladuke, @wetsuweten_checkpoint, @innocenceproject, @indigenouspeoplesmovement, @justice4matthewrushin @justice4saraya @mspackyetti @professor_crunk @iamrachelricketts @raicestexas @alotrolado_org @cosecha_harvest @blklivesmatter @repaoc @repjayapal @repilhan @repdavids @repayannapressley @repdebhaaland. I guarantee you will learn a lot a d be glad you did. If there’s a person or group you think people should follow, drop them in the comments. This is a long list but by no means complete! #womensmarch #2017 #fucktrump #protest #feminism #intersectionalfeminism #resist #whitesilenceisviolence #womensmarch2017 #fightlikeagirl #antiracist #antifascist #nojusticenopeace #impeachthemotherfucker #weshallovercome https://www.instagram.com/p/CKzApOuMZnT/?igshid=pry1fu5wejj4

[nolefturnsinc]

I’m sharing this just because this made my whole heart explode. A lot of people don’t know that I have a 19yo son who lives with autism and is in college at Hampton U so this case hit me hard. I signed the petitions and sent emails to the Governor but be clear, this is not my work at all. This was a labor of love of a mom and some amazing advocates who never stopped fighting for this baby to come home where he belongs. I’m so happy for this family 💙💙💙 #Repost @justice4matthewrushin with @get_repost ・・・ #FREEMATTHEWRUSHIN ⚠️BREAKING NEWS⚠️ The Rushin Family and Airington Law are happy to announce that Matthew Rushin hasbeen granted a pardon by Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia. Matthew is a 22-year-old manwith autism who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison after a serious unintentional traffic accident. The pardon provides for Matthew's release in early 2021. We would like to sincerely thank the Governor's office, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Probation & Parole for their conscientious attention to this case and for balancing justice and fairness in approving Matthew's pardon. We know Matthew's case received a full and thorough review and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who reviewed this case, and everyone who advocated for Matthew. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from legislators on both sides of the aisle, disability and autism advocacy groups, community members, and well-wishers from around the world. Our goal was to secure Matthew's freedom, and that goal will be achieved very soon. We make this announcement with renewed faith in our system, and great optimism for Matthew's future. For press inquiries directed to Attorney Miriam Airington-Fisher, please contact Airington Law at office@airingtonlaw.com. More information to follow! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYuJcclefB/?igshid=1dtkwogbccclf

[revolutionrosen]

[Content Notice: References to anti-Black and anti-autistic discrimination, mass incarceration, and a car accident. Reclaimed usage of an anti-autistic slur.]⁣ ⁣ Caption:⁣ Matthew Rushin is a Black autistic young man who is sentenced to 10 years in prison for a non-lethal and unintentional car accident. As part of the variety show fundraising for Matthew Rushin's legal defense, I am performing my poem "Your Favorite Black Jamaican Autist" tonight at 10 P.M. EST! You can watch on @AfrikaAmerica 's Twitch account. Thank you @Martin.Vore for organizing this important event! The link to the livestream is below my Instagram bio.⁣ ⁣ Facebook event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/matthew-rushin-benefit-show/734103967165737/?ti=icl⁣ ⁣ Ways to help Matthew Rushin: https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156881887235916&id=620165915&set=a.10150433063100916&source=44&ref=bookmarks⁣ ⁣ [Image Description: ⁣ ⁣ Slide 1:⁣ Divalicious Presents: ⁣ Variety Show For Matthew Rushin.⁣ August 19th, 7 PM PST / 10 PM EST.⁣ Twitch.TV/DivaliciousShow.⁣ ⁣ Slide 2:⁣ Hosted By Martin Vore⁣. ⁣ Pinkieman Brando⁣ James Conrad⁣ Rosen T. Gordon⁣ Kawaii Nosfteratu⁣ Stevie Seligman⁣ Tangie Monique⁣ Scarlett Letters⁣ Marius The Faerie Bear⁣ Nitrix Oxide⁣ Howard Simon⁣ Allie Slasher⁣ Robin Revolution⁣ Bad Papi⁣ Drag Chef Kokayne⁣ Interrobang The Dragon⁣ Copyslut⁣ L’ Quesha K. Monet Love⁣ Judy Grey⁣ El Panadero & Indy Biscuit ⁣ Bromf⁣ Graffez Doris Buckel⁣ Ima B. Mess⁣ ⁣ Lineup Subject To Change.]⁣ ⁣ Hashtags:⁣ #Justice4MatthewRushin #JusticeforMatthewRushin #FreeMatthewRushin #BlackAutisticLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #ActuallyAutistic #LightItUpRed #RedInstead https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFuYJfJO4X/?igshid=5n9ukeq1ugv2

[elliscraddock]

I forgot to give a big shout-out & thanks to the @justice4matthewrushin Community for like my artwork of #MatthewRushin on Instagram. As far as I'm concerned, he's officially to become my artwork customer since a community like & share my artwork for his pardon. God bless. #BlackAutisticLivesMatter (at Harlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYamUuSgDyg/?utm_medium=tumblr

[blacklivesmatter757]

Reposted from @justice4matthewrushin Today is National Wrongful Conviction Day ~ A wrongful conviction is no longer a shock – it’s a well-known fact of our criminal justice system. Matthew’s case is a perfect example of a wrongful conviction. He was sentenced to 50 years for a non fatal car accident cause by him losing consciousness (seizure). While it is certainly depressing that so many people have been wrongfully convicted in our country – a former 9th Circuit judge estimated the actual wrongful conviction rate is at least two times higher than the current statistics – the increasing rate of exoneration is historic and encouraging. Social & News Media has played a critical role in exposing these injustices. Thanks to popular culture’s embrace of these stories, the public understands that wrongful convictions happen and that our system is far from perfect and we need criminal justice reform! We need compassion!! My fight will never stop! This movement is just the beginning! #FreeMatthewRushin #MatthewRushin #Justice4MatthewRushin #BLM757 #BlackLivesMatter #AutismAwareness (at Virginia Beach, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2UVvQHizl/?igshid=jubqxvrw731c

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Posted @withregram • @soyouwanttotalkabout Matthew Rushin is a name you need to know. We need to demand justice for Matthew. Let’s talk. • Please follow @justice4matthewrushin for updates and further action items. Matthew’s life matters & we cannot allow the system to steal it. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEe6swvD3AE/?igshid=s9ueypxwwv3

[kamiartist9]

Free Matthew Rushin!✊🏾 #EvilWillFall #ArrestThePolice #ArrestTheRacists #RacismIsTerrorism #anonymous #blacklivesmatter #blackhistory #doyourresearch #takeyourkneeoffmyneck #allhandsondeck #saytheirnames #justice #defundthepolice #fightback #breonnataylor #ahmaudarbery #georgefloyd #thisisourland #stopkillingblackpeople #ThisIsAmerica #fuckthepolice #Nojusticenyyopeace #AmericaTheUgly #elijahmcclain #BurnTheSystemDown #endqualifiedimmunity #MatthewRushin Posted @withregram • @thebriepadro I remember when I first heard about Matthew Rushin. I came across his picture on Instagram and I saw my daughter Alexia, in his eyes. Then I read his story and I wept. . . Matthew was sentenced to 50 years in jail for a car accident. See Matthew has Autism and ADHD. With this diagnosis comes some traits most nuerotypicals see as quirky. However the cops took these normal autistic behaviors to mean that he was trying to kill himself. One of these traits is Echolalia, repeating of sounds or words spoken by other people. For my child, she repeats a Japanese phrase she heard once, constantly. Don’t know what it means but she says it all the time! . . In the shock of the accident Matthew repeated the words of then the other driver. “Are you trying to kill your self?!” Matthew repeated him, saying “Trying to kill myself.” . . Matthew was denied hospital care, psychiatric evaluation, and was arrested without bail. It took just 6 hours for him to be processed and sentenced. It has now been a year, and his family is still advocating for him to receive a full pardon. . . I’m sharing Matthew’s story today in hopes that you will sign his petition and support this young man and his family. A link of resources for Matthew is in my bio. I painted this picture of Matthew last night, inspired by the lovely video of him playing the piano. It is my hope he will soon be reunited with his family. 💕 🎥 @justice4matthewrushin https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUTAEUpcMU/?igshid=1fk4dgcok3s8e

[thesocialentrepreneur]

THIS 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 is why black folk can't just get over it and move on. It's everyday trauma! 🤨 This could happen to any Autistic. 😲 This happened on my birthday. 😭 This happened where I live. • 50 years for a car accident? Somebody pleeeeeaaassse tell me #theinnocenceproject has eyes on this young man @brumfield.dale @simplydenisestyle #AspieSecrets #blackautistics #blackautisticpride #blackautisticlivesmatter #blackautism #blackautismawareness #freematthewrushin @justice4matthewrushin • #Repost @pastichegraham with @repostsaveapp ・・・ #AutisticStudent Contact The Governor To Free Matthew Rushin. At This Point, We Need to Spread the Awareness That, Black Autistic People Are REAL TOO (and Just like Everyone Else), They Deserve Justice. At This Point, This isn’t Just a “Drill,” It’s A DRILL.✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCaIPU4A_bY/?igshid=1q71fzah5nzm1

[jesuissid]

I’m a black man, who started Assistees for autistic people. When I read about Matthew Rushin (@justice4matthewrushin), I realized there isn’t a safe place for black autistic people. It makes me sad that I can’t stim in public or I’ll be suspicious. I can’t wear protective gear to prevent sensory overload or I’ll scare bystanders. I’m sorry this is the world we live in, but I’m happy there’s an active movement to solve this issue. This place isn’t perfect, but at least we’re working towards change. Black Autistic Lives Matter Shirt - Assistees.com #asd #autismawareness #autismacceptance #hypersensitive #autism #autismo #autisme #neurodiverse #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitypride #disabilityrights #disabilitylife #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #nonverbal #nonverbalautism #nonverbalcommunication #spectrum_inspired #sensoryprocessingdisorder #meltdown #differentnotless #autismadvocates #autismparents #autismstories #autismsupport #autismfamilies https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHMzmnBlDB/?igshid=xdtnmgpa1p2b