ASAN-Australia World Autism Day Press Release
Published by Admin on 2008/4/2 (1763 reads)
April 2nd 2008
On this the inaugural World Autism Day ASAN AU asks society to
recognize the existence, needs and aspirations of Autistic Adults
living in our society.
We call for a comprehensive national approach to identifying and
servicing the needs of all people on the Autism Spectrum.
We call for accurate data collection in relation to the autistic
population.
We call for access to appropriate diagnostic services for adults who
may have been missed or misdiagnosed in childhood.
We call for laws that uphold our rights as citizens and protect us
from discrimination and vilification.
We call for the ratification of the "The United Nations Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities" and the signing of its
Protocols.
We ask to be recognized as a population with distinct needs and a
capacity to make a significant positive impact upon society should we
have our needs met and rights afforded to us.
We ask to be involved in all levels of decision making regarding our
futures: "Nothing about us, without us"
About ASAN AU.
ASAN AU is run by Australian Autistic adults who have been involved
self- advocacy for a number of years and invites membership from
autistic and Asperger youth and adults who wish to receive support to
engage in self-advocacy.
On this the inaugural World Autism Day ASAN AU asks society to
recognize the existence, needs and aspirations of Autistic Adults
living in our society.
We call for a comprehensive national approach to identifying and
servicing the needs of all people on the Autism Spectrum.
We call for accurate data collection in relation to the autistic
population.
We call for access to appropriate diagnostic services for adults who
may have been missed or misdiagnosed in childhood.
We call for laws that uphold our rights as citizens and protect us
from discrimination and vilification.
We call for the ratification of the "The United Nations Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities" and the signing of its
Protocols.
We ask to be recognized as a population with distinct needs and a
capacity to make a significant positive impact upon society should we
have our needs met and rights afforded to us.
We ask to be involved in all levels of decision making regarding our
futures: "Nothing about us, without us"
About ASAN AU.
ASAN AU is run by Australian Autistic adults who have been involved
self- advocacy for a number of years and invites membership from
autistic and Asperger youth and adults who wish to receive support to
engage in self-advocacy.
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