Autistas Brasil mourns the death of Marcio Chaer: “We lost an ally”
Association highlights that the founder of ConJur opened space for the voice of autistic people and treated inclusion, education, and autonomy as fundamental rights issues…
TL;DR
- Autistas Brasil expressed deep sorrow over the passing of journalist Marcio Chaer, founder and director of Consultor Jurídico (ConJur), at the age of 71.
- The association recognized Chaer's commitment to providing a platform for the rights and discussions of autistic people within the Brazilian legal community.
- Chaer is credited with treating inclusive education and the autonomy of autistic individuals as fundamental rights issues, not merely occasional topics.
- His willingness to host potentially controversial discussions contributed to greater public visibility and understanding of inclusion-related issues.
- Autistas Brasil emphasized Chaer's belief that inclusion is built through qualified information and courage, recognizing him as a valuable ally to the autistic rights movement.