Derechos De Las Personas Con Autismo

Autism Europe

Autisme Europe

CHARTER FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM
People with autism should share the same rights and privileges enjoyed by all of the European population where such are appropriateand in the best interests of the person with autism. These rights should be enhanced, protected, and enforced by appropriate legislation in each state. The United Nations declaration on the Rights ofMentally Retarded Persons (1971) and the Rights of Handicapped Persons (1975) and other relevant declarations on Human rights should be considered and in particular, for people with autism thefollowing should be included. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. THE RIGHT of people with autism to live independent and full lives to the limit of their potential; THE RIGHT of people with autism to an accessible,unbiased and accurate clinical diagnosis and assessment; THE RIGHT of people with autism to accessible and appropriate education; THE RIGHT of people with autism (and their representatives) to beinvolved in all decisions affecting their future; the wishes of the individual must be, as far as possible, ascertained and respected; THE RIGHT of people with autism to accessible and suitable housing;THE RIGHT of people with autism to the equipment, assistance and support services necessary to live a fully productive life with dignity and independence; THE RIGHT of people with autism to an incomeor wage sufficient to provide adequate food, clothing, accommodation and the other necessities of life; THE RIGHT of people with autism to participate, as far as possible, in the development andmanagement of services provided for their wellbeing; THE RIGHT of people with autism to appropriate counselling and care for their physical, mental and spiritual health; this includes the provision ofappropriate treatment and medication administered in the best interest of the individual with all protective measures taken; THE RIGHT of people with autism to meaningful employment and vocational...