Autism Europe strives to allow people with autism to enjoy the same rights than the rest of the European population. These rights are anchored in the Charter for the rights of People with ASD presented during the 4th Autism Europe Congress in 1992 and adopted as a written declaration on 9th May 1996.
Though persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders have the same human value as anyone else and, as such, have the same human rights, their needs in terms of education, habilitation, health care are not always sufficiently taken into account to allow them to live fulfilling lives included in the society.
Autism Europe endorses and supports the full implementation of the UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted in 2006 and has been involved in its preparation.
For guaranteeing their full dignity, people with autism should not be considered nor treated as a population that is not able to achieve goals such as independence and self-determination like any other EU citizens.
In order to promote the rights of persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and promote a better quality of life, Autism-Europe has several main fields of action:
- Respect of Fundamental Rights
- Right to Education
- Right to Adapted Care
- Right to Health
- Quality of services
