THE NATIONAL AUTISM STRATEGY

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR AUTISTIC LONDONERS?

You are invited to a public discussion on the future of autistic people

organised by

The London Autistic Rights Movement (LARM)

Thursday, February 23^rd

7 p.m.

Voluntary Action Camden, 293-299 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2TJ

The Autism Act 2009 promises

“a strategy for meeting the needs of adults in England with autistic spectrum conditions by improving the provision of relevant services”

from Local Authorities and the NHS

and in March, 2010 the Department of Health published

The Strategy for Adults with Autism in England; Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives

But what will this mean in practice?

How will it affect the lives of autistic people and their families?

And how can YOU affect what happens where you live?

The meeting includes a presentation by

Tom Purser of the National Autistic Society

(London and South East Regional Team)

on the implementation of the Strategy in Greater London so far

Find out how the London Autistic Rights Movement is becoming involved in implementing the Strategy

and how we might influence the government and the Autism Programme Board the body tasked with monitoring the implementation of the strategy and reviewing it next year

This event is free of charge but you must book a place in advance

If you would like to attend please contact LARM on 0774 234 7384

Doors open 6 p.m. Tea and coffee available

Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) is near Kentish Town Underground Station (Northern Line, High Barnet branch). Turn left on exiting the station and cross the road. The VAC entrance is between Snappy Snaps and Iceland. Ring bell 6 Training Room.

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