Often feel that you’re on your own? While we live with autism every day it is sometimes good to know that even among the often too distant world of politics you are not forgotten. In recent years there have been many debates about autism among UK politicians.
The Autism Act, the first disability specific Act of Parliament, was passed in 2009, and in the UK Parliament and in the Welsh Assembly are what are called Cross/All Party Groups of politicians with the specific goal of increasing autism awareness.
Moreover there are politicians who have been effected by autism themselves, not least the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, who has an autistic child.
The political groups, government departments and persons that matter to the politics and policies of autism are summarised on these pages. If you want to find out what is being done politically to effect change or what the policies towards autism are then you can find out more from the links below.
Moreover there are opportunities to engage with politicians in debates about autism and tell them what you think. It is important that as many people as possible contact politicians to promote autism awareness. Politicians are able to effect change so please contact them to let them know what change you would like to see.
With the recent coalition government and spending reviews there has been much concern from parents about the impact the proposed cuts will have on autism families. On 18th October 2010 ACT NOW (Autism Campaigners Together) handed over their petition to 10 Downing Street and delivered thier Impact Assessment Report to key government officials. Find out more about ACT NOW from their link.
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe”
- Anatole France
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