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Author: Louise Foley

Autism Bill To Become Autism Act

Thursday, 22nd October, 2009 at 5:55 pm, Isle of Wight

Accessibility, Overseas, Politics

News reaches us from Island Autism campaigners that The Autism Bill made it through its last parliamentary stage today. Ed

Autism Bill Becomes Autism ActGreat news today. The Autism Bill was discussed today in Parliament and will now become the Autism Act 2009, making it the first-ever disability-specific law for England.

This is a landmark event for those with Autism as the Act will guarantee a future Adult Autism Strategy. It’s hoped that this will lead to a range of legal duties to improve local services.

Island MP, Andrew Turner has been extremely supportive throughout the campaign.

Image: National Autistic Society

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One Response to “Autism Bill To Become Autism Act”

  1. Click if you like this comment seb     says:
    23, October 2009 at 10:55 am

    seb thinks he might have autistic traits.

    seb scored 42 on this self-test which indicates…?

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