“Today and every day, let us fully recognize the positive and diverse contributions people with autism make to our society,” said UN. Secretary General António Guterres speak. “Let us work together with people with autism to build an inclusive and accessible world for all.”
‘We have to do better’
Despite important advances, he said, people with autism continue to face social and environmental barriers full exercise of their fundamental rights and freedoms, in accordance with Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
“We have to do better, by promote inclusive education, equal employment opportunities, self-determinationand an environment where everyone is respected,” he said.
“When we do so, we also recognize the role of family, carers, and support networks in the lives of people with autism.”
global events
A global virtual hosted by the United Nations event, Transformation: Towards a neuro-inclusive world for allwill introduce people with autism from around the world to discuss how we can continue to drive the transformation in the narrative around neurodiversity to overcome barriers and improve the lives of people with autism.
The event will also address the contributions people with autism make – and can make – to society and to their achievement. Sustainable development goals.
The event, held on Sunday, can be streamed online This.
