Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) joins the whole nation the observance of the National Autism Week from January 20 to 27, 2013.  This year’s theme is “Autismo Alamin: Pagtanggap at Pag-unawa Palaganapin”.

In support to the event, persons with disabilities (PWD) clients from DSWD-NCR’s Elsie Gaches Village, National Vocaltional Rehabilitation Center and Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop participated in the  “Angels Walk for Autism”  held at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City last January 20, 2013. It was spearheaded by the Autism Society of the Philippines, in partnership with government and non-government organizations.

The week-long celebration is in line with Presidential Proclamation No. 711 issued by Former President Fidel V. Ramos in 1996 to generate awareness, acceptance and understanding on people with autism to provide equal rights, access to education, services and facilities enjoyed by the non-disabled people. ###