Latest News from NAS - Autism Act 2009 to become law!
By Angela • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Category: Headline, National NewsHi,
Today we have made legal history! The Autism Bill has made it through its last parliamentary stage, and will now become the Autism Act 2009: the first-ever disability-specific law for England.
The Act will guarantee a future Adult Autism Strategy that will introduce a range of legal duties to improve local services. We will of course continue to campaign until the strategy makes a real difference to people affected by autism.
You, our members and campaigners, and the wider coalition of autism organisations across the UK, have all been vital to achieving this landmark victory. Thank you!
For further details please visit www.autism.org/autismact2009.
Best wishes,
Matthew Downie
Campaigns Manager
The National Autistic Society, registered office: 393 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG, UK
Tel: +44(0)20 7833 2299, Fax: +44 (0)20 7833 9666, Email: nas@nas.org.uk
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