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I'm Melissa, your Mindless Mommy. I started this blog in 2007 to discuss my journey as a mom of two children on the autism spectrum.

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Archive: February 19th 2008

Mindlessmommy.com Mentioned on EOnline!

I just received my google alert for “mindlessmommy.com” and noticed that my blog entries on Adam Jasinski were referenced in an article published on EOnline.  In an article called Another Big Brother Brouhaha by Josh Grossberg, he says:

The blog mindlessmommy.com has reported that the Website was only registered last December, just before Jasinski’s stint on Big Brother was about to begin.

The same article is also printed on Yahoo TV.

Woohooo, I R FAMOUS.  *laughs*

United Autism Foundation Apology from Olaf Hampel

Thanks to Carol O. for posting this in response to “More on Adam Jasinski and the United Autism Foundation

Good afternoon,

This email is an Official Apology for any and all irresponsible, misleading and unprofessional comments made by Adam Jasinski on Big Brother 9, a CBS Reality TV Show, about children and adults who have been diagnosed with Autism.

In the name of the United Autism Foundation, I would like to apologize for all disrespectful comments made by Adam Jasinski on Big Brother 9 to the entire Autism Community as well as all children, adults and families who are affected by Autism.

I am aware that Adam Jasinski hurt many people in our country, but please understand that Adam does not represent the United Autism Foundation with his personal point of views or his personal believes.

Please accept my apologies and please keep in mind that the United Autism Foundation is committed to help special needs children in order to improve our society today. UNIAF is committed to support our community, and we need your support to make a difference.

The United Autism foundation is not about Adam Jasinski - UNIAF is trying to create awareness in order to help and support all those who have been diagnosed with autism.

AGAIN, I AM SORRY AND I DEEPLY APOLOGIZE FOR THOSE COMMENTS MADE BY ADAM JASINSKI ON BIG BROTHER 9.

Respectfully,

Olaf Hampel
President
United Autism Foundation

Carol goes on to ask where the apology from Adam and CBS is plus what are our assurances that Jasinski is no longer associated with the United Autism Foundation.  Very good questions Carol.

 One thing that comes to mind is houseguests are completely sheltered from outside goings-on.  They have no access to any press so Adam Jasinski might not have a clue what is going on out here in the “real world”.

I have to say that I am happy about the amazing amount of traffic and buzz that this has generated.  I’m up to over 1000 visitors over the past two days and it is heartwarming to see the overwhelming support.  Thank you all for taking the time to comment here, write to CBS, etc.  Together, we have one loud voice!