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“Employment: The Autism Advantage”

Autism-Europe President participates in UN World Autism Awareness Day event on access employment Autism-Europe President Zsuzsanna Szilvasy spoke at the United Nations (UN) event in observance of World Autism Awareness Day, in New York, on 2 April 2015. Themed “Employment: The Autism Advantage”, the meeting featured high-level speakers like UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Governor Jack […]

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UN launches ‘call to action’

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for more action for the employment of people with autism Speaking at the United Nations (UN) event marking World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April 2015, at the UN Headquarters in New York, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the need for greater labour market accessibility and more employment opportunities […]

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Disability Week Malta, December 2014

Golden Bay, December 5, 2014– During the recently attended conference, organized by KNPD (Kummissjoni Nazzjonali Persuni b’Dizabilita), FOLKES (Foundation for Lasting Knowledge Economy Strategies) was invited to promote the JoTraDi – Transfer of Innovation Project funded by the Lifelong Learning Programme.

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Turin Conference

Turin Conference promotes equal rights for people with autism in the field of employment and education   In 2014, the European Days of Autism focuses on access to vocational training and employment. Sharing good practices and previous experiences is an important step towards a more inclusive labour market.

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World Autism Awareness Day

Autism-Europe and the United Nations speak up for equal employment opportunities   Eight years ago, the United Nations (UN) declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day – a day to not only raise awareness of autism, but to also renew an international pledge to create a more inclusive and accessible society.

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