While many people focus on autism as a national issue, President-elect Obama will have the opportunity to raise awareness globally.
Ivan Corea of the UK Autism Foundation released this message: "I congratulate Barack Obama for winning the presidency of the United States of America, we hope that the winds of change will involve parents, carers, children, and adults with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. I urge President Obama to make a clear statement to the world on autism on the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2009, and show the international community that he plans to take genuine and real action on autism."
Advocating for children and adults with disabilities, this blog began during the 2008 presidential campaign to track the candidates' positions and records. Citizen advocacy for people with disabilities and their families is critical, and not just during election seasons. Don't let your elected officials play politics with your children and loved ones. They deserve better.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
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