Mel Baggs

Mel Baggs
Baggs in 2008
Born
Amanda Melissa Baggs

(1980-08-15)August 15, 1980
DiedApril 11, 2020(2020-04-11) (aged 39)
Alma materDe Anza College
Simon's Rock
Known forAutism advocacy
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2006–2020
Genre(s)Autism advocacy, vlogs
Subscribers9.72 thousand[1]
Total views5.13 million[1]

Last updated: June 19, 2024

Mel Baggs (born Amanda Melissa Baggs; August 15, 1980 – April 11, 2020), was an American non-binary blogger who predominantly wrote on the subject of autism and disability. At times, Baggs used a communication device to speak and referred to themself as a low-functioning autistic. Revelations about Baggs's past created some uncertainty about their diagnosis.[2][3][4][5][6]

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  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference slate1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Wolman, David (February 25, 2008). "The Truth About Autism: Scientists Reconsider What They Think They Know". Wired. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  4. ^ "Autism Movement Seeks Acceptance, Not Cures". NPR. June 26, 2006. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  5. ^ Erin Anderssen. "'Autistics': We don't want a cure". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  6. ^ "Kindergartners Vote Classmate With Disabilities 'Off the Island'". Digitaljournal.com. May 24, 2008. Retrieved December 23, 2013.