Mel Baggs
Amelia Evelyn Voicy Baggs (born Amanda Melissa Baggs; August 15, 1980 – April 11, 2020), also known as Mel Baggs, 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.
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Born | Amanda Melissa Baggs August 15, 1980 |
Died | April 11, 2020 39) Burlington, Vermont, U.S. | (aged
Other names | Amelia Evelyn Voicy Baggs Amelia E. Voicy Baggs |
Alma mater | De Anza College Simon's Rock |
Known for | Autism advocacy |
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Years active | 2006–2020 |
Genre(s) | Autism advocacy, vlogs |
Subscribers | 8.54 thousand |
Total views | 4.97 million |
Last updated: 12 July 2021 |
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