Mel Baggs
American blogger and autism rights activist
| Name | Mel Baggs |
| Birth name | |
| Birth date | August 15, 1980 |
| Birth place | Mountain View, California, United States |
| Death date | April 11, 2020 |
| Death place | Burlington, Vermont, United States |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Blogger, Autism rights activist |
| Years active | |
| Organization | |
| Known for | Autism rights movement, Neurodiversity |
| Notable works | |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Website | |
Mel Baggs (born Amanda Melissa Baggs; August 15, 1980 – April 11, 2020) was an American blogger and autism rights activist. Baggs was known for their work in the autism rights movement and for advocating for the concept of neurodiversity.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Mel Baggs was born in Mountain View, California. They were diagnosed with autism at a young age and later identified as non-binary and used they/them pronouns.
Activism[edit | edit source]
Baggs was a prominent figure in the autism rights movement. They were known for their blog, "Ballastexistenz," where they wrote extensively about their experiences as an autistic person and advocated for the rights of autistic individuals. Baggs was also a vocal proponent of the neurodiversity movement, which posits that neurological differences should be recognized and respected as a social category on par with gender, ethnicity, or disability status.
In My Language[edit | edit source]
In 2007, Baggs gained widespread attention with their video "In My Language," which was posted on YouTube. The video, which features Baggs interacting with their environment in ways that are meaningful to them, challenges common perceptions of autism and communication. The video was widely shared and discussed, bringing greater visibility to the neurodiversity movement.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Mel Baggs' work has had a lasting impact on the autism rights movement and the broader conversation about neurodiversity. Their advocacy has inspired many and has contributed to a greater understanding and acceptance of autistic individuals.
Death[edit | edit source]
Mel Baggs passed away on April 11, 2020, in Burlington, Vermont.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- [Link to Mel Baggs' blog]
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