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Policy Makers, Work Places, Parents must Create Accessible World for Autistic Students, says UN
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, April 3, 2023 – April is World Autism Month and April 2nd was celebrated as World Autism Day this year. This year marks the 16th annual World Autism Awareness Day.
For the 2023 commemoration, the United Nations has decided to focus on Transformation: Toward a Neuro-Inclusive World for All. They emphasize acceptance, support and inclusivity for autistic students who are just as able to succeed and live fulfilling lives.
For this to happen the UN says parents, policy makers, workplaces must come together to create an accessible world for autistic people. This ‘ enables autistic people to claim their dignity and self-esteem, and to become fully integrated as valued members of their families and societies.’
The Turks and Caicos Special Needs schools are celebrating during the month as well.
The SNAP Center hosts its reading month series in April which culminates in an award ceremony and Ashley’s Learning Center will host a classical music concert on April 8th where special needs students will have the chance to perform.