Journalist Eric Garcia: What Is the Spectrum Generation and the ADA Generation?

Though there is still a lot of work to be done, the American for Disability Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act helped pave the way for autistic people to have a more just and equitable life. 

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Eric Garcia

Eric Garcia is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist focused on politics and policy and currently the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. In our interview, Garcia talks about autism myths, recognizing the gifts and abilities of autistic people, how teachers can help their autistic students succeed and realize their potential, the role of accessible classrooms, autism and equity, how autistic people are portrayed in the media, and more.

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