(Excerpted from the website TGD-Padres, Argentina ):
General Assembly 12/18/1907 UN adopted a resolution on declaring Day April 2 as World Autism Awareness , with the aim of warning about this disease, whose incidence has increased worldwide. The text, sponsored by Qatar and backed by 50 other countries, was adopted by consensus at the Human Rights Committee General Assembly.
The document raises a concern about the high incidence of autism in children around the world.
Also remember that early diagnosis, as well as research and appropriate intervention "is vital for development growth."
The resolution highlights also that the Convention on the Rights of the Child stipulates the right of disabled children to enjoy a full and decent life.
The resolution resolves that:
1. Decides to designate 2 April World Autism Awareness, which is observed every year from 2008;
2. Invites all States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations and civil society, including NGOs and the private sector to properly observe the World Day Autism Awareness to enhance public awareness of autism;
3. Encourages Member States to take measures to raise awareness throughout society, even at family level, regarding the situation of children with autism;
4. Requests the Secretary General to bring this resolution to the attention of all Member States and organizations of the United Nations system
PDD-Padres this year is preparing for an event on April 1, since April 2 matches in our country, with the commemoration of Veterans Day and Memorial in Falklands War. In addition to also match Friday. I copy the mail that I received a PDD-parents on this date:
"We are preparing for the day April 1 in the square some gesture of the two conferences. I invite you to agendas that day.
organizing and calling the respective approvals.
The reason the first is that the day 2 coincides with a) b Good Friday) holiday c) long weekend d) Day of the Falklands. Therefore we prefer to do it on 1 April
I ask what agenda that day, and will disseminate this information so that everyone can participate. When we have accurate data send complete information. Moreover through Facebook I received this data and information for those who want to join this cause on that day:
"Light Blue"
In night of April 1, at 21.00 am, the Empire State Building lights up in blue to raise awareness about autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Friday, April 2. We are aiming to the world is lit in blue: City by city, town by town - for action to raise awareness about autism in our communities. Other things you can do to Blue Light It Up
• During April, speak to people about autism, if they ask. (In the photos there is some information that might help)
• Change your profile picture on Facebook of Blue Light It Up logo and label at least 10 of your friends.
• Post on your blog about how this "blue light" can serve to raise awareness of autism.
• Add It Up Light blue logo to your email signature, and write your e-mails in blue!
• On April 2 blue clothing and ask your co-workers, studies and friends who wear blue too.
Take pictures and add them to our gallery.
More information:
http://www.lightitupblue.org/
http://www.autismspeaks.org/press/light_it_up_blue.php
not want to forget, for all blogger this wonderful family and also for those fathers and mothers of children with autism who have no blog, but if you really wanted to participate, the initiative of Maite, the blog "to the moon and back" to this day. Draw from your wonderful blog what it is the same:
... "I suggest two things:
- Work for the" Autism Special 3 "for the literary magazine figuratively. Testimonies, articles, stories, poems, testimonies ... that will compose a reality of the autism puzzle. This year we focused on the theme Inclusion but you can actually write about what you like. In Images can consult and download the 2 issues. The texts can add up the available at the Journal, Figuratively. Right there you can publish or send them to your Anabel (The sound of the grass to grow) to the following address: fiestalemana@googlemail.com Deadline: April 15, 2010 .
- Collaborate on a video. Like last year our chic @ s will be the stars, we show that our children are just that, chic @ s, and that our families are much more than autism. To do this I need to send me a picture, with many of you have contacted through facebook but there are many more with whom I have not yet contacted. And there will be spontaneous not know who also want to join. ! Of course you !!!!!!
Send photo with name of child: hastalalunaidayvuelta@gmail.com Deadline: March 21, 2010.
I look forward to any proposals be gathering there to this day, and I encourage even propongáis who help new ... "
So there is no reason to stay out of this day ... !
Whether or not relatives of a child with autism, you can do much to this day serves to raise awareness in society about this disorder that affects each passing year more and more children.
highlight and prioritize the fact that early detection and intervention are essential for successful development and obtain enormous progress in these children. That
social inclusion and integration at the level of school education is paramount. For that reason, we your parents, we live to fight for their rights are fulfilled, for these things taking place in their lives and ours, but due to ignorance and lack of subject matter and the lack of dedication and willingness by many, ensuring that these rights compliance becomes increasingly difficult. This day does not pass in vain and instead be of much use ... For my son, for you and for each of the children who struggle every day to give battle to this condition, his disability.
