World Autism Awaress Day 2021, April 2

"Inclusion in the Workplace:Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World." is thetheme chosen to celebrate the World Autism Awareness Day; 2 April.

Statement by the U.N. Secretary-General on the World Austism Awareness Day 2021; April 2nd.


As we work together to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, one key goal must be to build a more inclusive and accessible world that recognizes the contributions of all people, including persons with disabilities.

The crisis has created new obstacles and challenges. But efforts to reignite the global economy offer an opportunity to reimagine the workplace to make diversity, inclusion and equity a reality.

Recovery is also a chance to rethink our systems of education and training to ensure that persons with autism are afforded opportunities for realizing their potential.

Breaking old habits will be crucial. For persons with autism, access to decent work on an equal basis requires creating an enabling environment, along with reasonable accommodation.

To truly leave no one behind in pursuit of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, we must realize the rights of all persons with disabilities, including persons with autism, ensuring their full participation in social, cultural and economic life.

Let us work together with all persons with disabilities and their representative organizations to find innovative solutions to recover better and build a better world for all.

— António Guterres.

Key actions for WHO in collaboration with partners to support capacity building in countries

World Autism Awareness Day 2014, April 2

United Nations Secretary-General's Message for World Autism Awareness Day 2014.

This year’s World Autism Awareness Day is a chance to celebrate the creative minds of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and to renew our pledge to help them realize their great potential.
I treasure my meetings with individuals affected by autism – parents, children, teachers and friends. Their strength is inspiring. They deserve all possible opportunities for education, employment and integration.
To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.
Education and employment are key. Schools connect children to their communities. Jobs connect adults to their societies. Persons with autism deserve to walk the same path.  By including children with different learning abilities in mainstream and specialized schools, we can change attitudes and promote respect.  By creating suitable jobs for adults with autism, we integrate them into society.
At this time of economic constraint, governments should continue to invest in services that benefit persons with autism. When we empower them, we benefit current and future generations.
Tragically, in many parts of the world, these individuals are denied their fundamental human rights. They battle discrimination and exclusion. Even in places where their rights are secured, too often they still have to fight for basic services.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities provides a strong framework for action to create a better world for all.
World Autism Awareness Day is about more than generating understanding; it is a call to action. I urge all concerned to take part in fostering progress by supporting education programmes, employment opportunities and other measures that help realize our shared vision of a more inclusive world.

Ban Ki-moon

 Join the Forum  : World Autism Awareness Day, April 2nd.

Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, and all month long. 7 Continents, 101 countries, 1,300 cities, 8,400 landmarks and buidings.

 

On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day 2014

World Autism Awareness Day 2013

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. People with ASD have problems with social and communication skills. Many people with ASD also have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to sensations.

 The rate of autism in all regions of the world is high and it has a tremendous impact on children, their families, communities and societies. 
 

" Autistic spectrum disorder represents a continuum of cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders including autism. The prevalence of autism varies considerably with case ascertainment, ranging from 0.7 – 21.1 per 10 000 children (median 5.2 per 10 000) while the prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder is estimated to be 1 - 6 per 1000. Eleven epidemiological studies (representing the most recent studies, mostly in the last 4 years) were reviewed in detail, taking into consideration study design (including ecologic, case control, case-crossover and cohort studies) and limitations."


Highlights from Autism Speaks's first annual Autism Investment Conference, Feb 21, 2013).

Learn more at http://aic.autismspeaks.org/

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 Resources :

World Austism Awareness Day 2013 
 
 CDC - Data and Statistics, Autism Spectrum Disorders

World Autism Awareness Day, (General Assembly resolution 62/139 (A/RES/62/139))

10am - 1pm: Panel discussion on the implementation of the General Assembly resolution 67/82(A/RES/67/82), entitled “Addressing the socioeconomic needs of individuals, families, and societies affected by autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders” (co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, Bahrain, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia and the United States Mission)

 

1:15 - 3:30pm: Musical performance and panel discussion on “Celebrating the ability within the disability of autism” (organized by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Public Information)

  

4pm - 6pm: Panel discussion on “Transition to adulthood” (organized by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Public Information).