Autism Awareness Campaign UK

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[edit] The launching of Autism Awareness Campaign UK

The Autism Awareness Campaign UK was launched in the year 2000 by Ivan and Charika Corea in response to an autism diagnosis ascribed to their son, Charin. The group campaigns on autism in the labour market, education, minority ethnic communities, as well as other areas where they believe there's a shortfall in public-service provision - in education, health,specialist speech therapy and respite care. Also, they have lobbied for greater awareness of the condition and for independent research on the causes of autism.

[edit] 2002 Autism Awareness Year in the UK

The Autism Awareness Campaign of 2002 was successful in initiating debates in the Parliament of the UK, as well as the Scottish Parliament. The pivotal focus was 2002 as Autism Awareness Year supported by 800 organisations including the British Institute of Brain Injured Children, The Disabilities Trust, the National Autistic Society and a whole host of charities and organisations.

Additionally, a major conference on autism was held at the King's Fund in London; as well as a service for autism at St. Paul's Cathedral.

[edit] London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Bid

Lord Coe appointed Ivan Corea as a London 2012 Olympic bid Ambassador. The Autism Awareness Campaign UK were fully involved with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic bid.

The Coreas were shortlisted for the Beacon Prize in 2006 and 2004 for their philanthropic achievements, and received the "Beacon Highly Commended Award Certificate for Leadership".

[edit] Autism Debates in the Palace of Westminster in 2007

The Autism Awareness Campaign very active in 2007 - awareness about the condition was raised in the Palace of Westminster when British Parliamentarian, Lee Scott MP for Ilford North raised what was noted as an 'important debate' on Autistic Children. The debate brought autism back into the spotlight.

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

  • UK Autism News Article on the major Autism debate in Westminster in March 2007

Guardian Article] Living with Autism

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