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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 5 MIN

Freedom of Speech (A 14 year old's plea)

from My Words are My Voice: the (un) spoken words from individuals within the Autism community · host Rich Specht

14 year old Abby, who is non-speaking and autistic, writes a letter to remind decision-makers that the Communications Bill of Rights is greatly needed so that all within the community are treated the same as every other human being. 1. Sign a petition to support this bill (S7792b) Change.org: https://c.org/hMPyNYzFwb2. Call or email the Committee Chair, SenatorFahy to “support bill S7792b”. Her number is (518) 455‑2225 or email her at [email protected]. 3. Call or email the Majority Leader, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Her number is (518) 455-2715 or email [email protected]. For all you New Yorkers call or email your local Senator: https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator. 5. For all outside the state call Senator Fahy anyway and leave a message, it can’t hurt.  Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY Contact us: MyWordsareMyVoice.com or [email protected]

14 year old Abby, who is non-speaking and autistic, writes a letter to remind decision-makers that the Communications Bill of Rights is greatly needed so that all within the community are treated the same as every other human being. 1. Sign a petition to support this bill (S7792b) Change.org: https://c.org/hMPyNYzFwb2. Call or email the Committee Chair, SenatorFahy to “support bill S7792b”. Her number is (518) 455‑2225 or email her at [email protected]. 3. Call or email the Majority Leader, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Her number is (518) 455-2715 or email [email protected]. For all you New Yorkers call or email your local Senator: https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator. 5. For all outside the state call Senator Fahy anyway and leave a message, it can’t hurt.  Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY Contact us: MyWordsareMyVoice.com or [email protected]

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