Raising Asperger's Kids: Flash Mob for Awareness

Monday, July 23, 2012

Flash Mob for Awareness

Flash Mobs are a huge national fad in Israel. The one in the video below, took place in the Mamilla Mall. It is an open air shopping center right in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. Go here for a virtual tour. It also happens to be the go to place for dancing flash mobs. Watch HERE.

This particular flash mob is produced by ALEH. An organization that helps and supports the severely disabled. The song is in Hebrew, but I don't think you need a translation. The video speaks for itself.

It would be nice if there was an organization that thinks inclusion in the USA includes our children having fun and participating in every aspect of society, including finding a way to be apart of the latest national craze. Would be nice to see something like this on the streets of New York. Possibly on Fifth Avenue...what say you?

Walks for autism are nice and brings awareness, but I think its time we showed society that our children also know how to have fun. Everything doesn't always have to be so serious.

Until next time,

Elise

2 comments:

Jim ReeveJuly 23, 2012 at 10:28 PM
That video was pretty cool Elise. I think it would be great if all cities raised awareness by allowing this type of thing in big venues like Times Square.

And anything that raises awareness for people that are disabled is okay with me.
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Cassie ZupkeJuly 24, 2012 at 4:46 AM
"I think its time we showed society that our children also know how to have fun."
I love it!

-- Cassie
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