Early day motion · EDM 1679 · 30 Mar 2011
WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat)
47 signatures
The motion
That this House calls on the Government to recognise the importance of World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday 2 April 2011; notes that over half a million people in the UK have autism; understands that autism is a serious lifelong and disabling condition; recognises that the right support at the right time can make an enormous difference to people's lives; welcomes the first anniversary of the publication of the Adult Autism Strategy and subsequent publication of statutory guidance to the groundbreaking Autism Act 2009; further welcomes the opportunity for authorities to develop better services for adults with autism; and urges the Government to continue to strive to improve the lives of all people with autism.
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