September 29, 2025
March of Dimes Canada (MODC) unequivocally supports the rights and dignity of people with autism.
We were saddened and dismayed by recent remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding autism and we believe it’s more important than ever that organizations such as ours voice our unwavering support for people with autism.
Autism isn’t a disease in search of a cure. To quote our friends and partners from the Autism Alliance of Canada:
“Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Research has established that autism arises from complex interactions among genetic, biological, and environmental factors. There is no single ‘cause’ of autism, and framing autism in terms of epidemics or preventable diseases undermines both scientific integrity and the dignity of autistic people.”
We make this statement in solidarity with all autistic people in Canada, the United States, and around the world. We encourage other likeminded organizations and people who believe in human dignity to do the same.
Please review, share, and endorse the
full statement from the Autism Alliance of Canada.
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