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Vera Sidika, Betty Kyallo, Khaligraph among other celebs join the fight against stigma associated with Autism

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Martin Oduor

Singer Karay Blue has been championing the fight against stigma associated with Autism for a long time. Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.

Karay has carried out endless campaigns towards Autism inclusion and acceptance. This year alone a lot of attention has been diverted toward the fight on stigma associated with Autism which is geared towards increasing understanding of the condition.

The kind of fears society has about Autism prompted Karay Blue to seek the help of Kenyan celebrities to help her champion her noble cause.

Autism Lights

Karay’s Autism Lights Inc organization has been working with celebrities to increase awareness about the condition. You must have noticed that lately, a good number of Kenyan celebrities have been stepping out in their Autism Lights branded Hoodies or T shirts.

Celebs such as from Vera Sidika, Jalang’o, Willis Raburu, Chipukeezy, Eddie Butita, Naiboi and many more have been seen championing Autism inclusion.

Karay Blue has worked tirelessly through Autism Lights striving to support and motivate parents in creating such an ideal environment that allows families and children affected by Autism to thrive through her multiple campaigns on the Hashtag #AutismLights #AutismAcceptanceandInclusion, #AutismandmusicKenya.

Autism Lights mission is to ensure that children with Autism will have access to education through public schools in Kenya which includes IEPs and based on the principles of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) in an inclusive educational setting instead of the segregation one that currently exists.

Singer Karay Blue steps toward a countrywide campaign on autism acceptance and inclusion (Photos)

Posted on June 3, 2018June 3, 2018 by Martin Oduor

Autism Lights Inc is working toward creating Autism Awareness and acceptance, and enhancing the quality of life for children with Autism in Kenya, Africa and Globally through the mentorship and support from Kenya’s own Karay Blue.

Karay has supported different campaigns in Kenya through a nationwide platform to bring attention to Autism in the country through one of a kind ABA Training (Applied Behavioral Analysis ) and the Mr/Miss Lights of Autism in Kenya 2018 .

ABA is widely recognized as a safe and effective treatment for Autism and it has been endorsed by a number of Federal Agencies in US including the New York State Department of Health.

“Seeing the Prevalence of it and seeing that it’s a growing epidemic she has since collaborated with Kenyan Acts/Artistes over the recent past in addressing Autism Prevalence and Acceptance through endless support in Music, Training to Parents and their recent campaigns has been a success,” said Karay.

Celebrities join the campaign

Several celebrities including Nazizi Hirji and Churchill show comedian Sleepy David have since joined Karay’s cause in creating awareness about autism.

Karay Blue has been actively involved in volunteering in ‘Lighting it Blue for Autism campaign’. Her past efforts have seen her work closely with Nairobi County Government Women Representative Esther Passaris on the much hyped Mr/Miss Light of Autism.

The beauty pageant saw Passaris grace the occasion to support vulnerable parents.

DJ Mo, Nazizi among Kenyan celebs who have joined force to support singer with autistic daughter (Photos)

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Martin Oduor

Kenyan Boston Massachussets-based songstress Karay Blue has stepped up efforts to create endless awareness campaigns on autism in Kenya.

For starters, autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. [sic]

Karay Blue dropped an album dubbed ‘Autism: The Visual Album (God & Love)’ which was all about creating awareness about autism.

The themed album features collaborations with artistes like Jua cali, MOG, Ala C, Mariko Mkimbizi from the group Wakimbizi, Richie Longomba and Jedidah, a US-based musician.

The album is meant to create awareness on children and families affected by autism — like Karay Blue’s own daughter who was diagnosed with the condition.

Karay also published a book about autism in July 2016 with fellow autism awareness ambassadors Nazizi, Collo, Bossand and others.

The singer’s Autism Lights initiative has supported many autism centers in Kenya providing first therapy lessons and materials to create awareness on autism.

Since Karay Blue huge span on autism awareness, several Kenyan celebrities; Size 8, DJ Mo, Sleepy David etc have since joined on her efforts to bring Kenya in championing on autism fronts in Africa.