Following a range of contributions, views and support, the Hampshire Autism Partnership Board has just released the Hampshire Autism Strategy for Adults.
Winchester & Chandler's Ford MP Steve Brine is a vice-chair of the All-Party Autism Group, and has welcomed the launch. He said: "I know the Board developed this through two consultations, in 2011 and 2012, with people with autism, parents, carers, and staff who work with people with autism within voluntary, independent and public sector organisations."
The results of the two consultations will be revisited to help develop the implementation plan as so many useful recommendations have been made by people in Hampshire.
The strategy also responds to the central government guidance and legislation and to other priorities that have been agreed locally. The national strategy Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives "represents a shared approach towards a common goal; a society that not only accepts and understands autism, but also provides real opportunities for adults with autism to live fulfilling and rewarding lives".
Pictured; Steve joins Jane Asher at the Parliamentary launch of the Great Expectations autism report
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Check out the report here. If you would like a hard copy, call 01962 847946.