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On Monday, March 1st, the disability community will gather virtually and across the nation to remember disabled victims of filicide – and we need your help to make sure their lives are recognized. Each year, people gather around the world to mourn together and to demand justice and equal protection for all people with disabilities. COVID-19 may have changed how we hold events this year, but we can still honor and remember those we’ve lost to filicide. Thanks to the hard work of our vigil site coordinators, over 45 vigils were held worldwide last year. Site coordinators do vital work in their communities. They secure space in their communities to hold a vigil, do outreach to community members leading up to the vigil, and document their vigils through pictures or videos to honor those lost to filicide. This year, vigils should only be in-person if it is safe to do so. Even as vaccine rollout begins, most people will need to continue social distancing due to ongoing health risks. We recommend only holding a virtual vigil unless your area has very low rates of COVID-19 per capita, as well as low community transmission. For example, sites in the US will want to hold virtual vigils only. Sites outside the US can look at current rates, consult their local governments and look at news sources to determine if it is safe. We can help you plan a virtual event that brings your local disability community together safely and significantly for this important day. Click here to learn more about what site coordinators do, or to sign up to lead a vigil. Since 2012, ASAN and other disability rights organizations have come together to send a clear message that disability is not a justification for violence. We’ll be at our virtual vigil on Monday, March 1st – and we hope to see you there.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network PO Box 66122
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