No Myths PSA on Autism

For those of you haven’t seen it, there’s a new PSA called "No Myths" that offers a refreshingly positive and optimistic view about life with autism. The piece itself was written by individuals who are on the autism spectrum themselves. Sponsored by the Dan Marino Foundation, the purpose of the PSA is to tell society that, with the right supports, people with autism can do anything anybody else can do, even if it isn't in the same way.

The piece was filmed here in Tennessee, inside the Parthenon in Nashville. This is a powerful piece and a much-watch, even if you don’t have loved ones with autism. Ari Ne'eman, president of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network leads a cast that includes {in order of appearance} Dena Gassner, Ben Liske, and Jacob Pratt.

The Dan Marino Foundation was founded by Dan Marino and his wife Claire. The former Miami Dolphins quarterback is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals living with disabilities. From the No Myths website, the Dan Marino Foundation "sponsors innovative research through the Marino Autism Research Institute, supports the delivery of comprehensive therapies through the Miami Children's Hospital Dan Marino Center, and is on the leading edge of developing new programs for helping young adults with disabilities transition from school to life”.
The foundation’s dedication to improving lives doesn’t stop there though. It also runs Childnett.tv, a free 24/7 web channel on autism and other disabilities. The foundation is also currently developing an issue-based social networking site for people with autism, called AUTube.tv.