autism voice
London
Autism Voice is a parent-driven not for profit organization set up in 2013, by
parents of an autistic child who struggled to get acceptance and recognition
from members of their community in South London. Autism Voice aims to end stigma
and discrimination attached to Autism. Our VISION Autism Voice envisions a
society in which people with autism and co-occurring conditions and their
families are supported by a society that works to ensure they can live with
dignity, participate in a quality of life, and strive for a brighter future. Our
MISSION Autism is still poorly understood by many people in different
communities in the UK. Our mission is to educate the public about the condition,
give and advocate for support and protection of people within the spectrum and
help in enhancing autistic people and their families to live a happy and
fulfilling lives. Our Values Reliable (always doing what we say we will)
Excellence (striving for excellence and quality) Honesty (in all our dealings
and maintaining the highest integrity) Equality (all stakeholders are respected)
Culture of learning (we value learning and feedback for service improvement)
Forward thinking (endurance and innovation in our practice) From these core
values, we ensure: Integrity and respect in reputation Innovation and excellence
in practice A positive and passionate organization Inspiring leadership
Consistency and endurance in adversity Goals Be the association and voice for
Autism in the Black Asian and Minority Ethnic community in the UK. Forge a
better cultural understanding between the autistic community in BAME and
professionals. Work in partnership with a range of voluntary, private, and
statutory agencies to improve access to services for autistic people and their
families. Encourage research into Autism in the BAME community. A better
understanding of ASC particularly among members of the BAME community in the UK.
People with ASC from mainly the BAME community having access to relevant
services. Autistic children having access to appropriate intervention, services
and resources immediately following diagnosis. People with ASC and their
families have transition plans that result in more independent adult life that
is meaningful to the individual. Individuals with ASC will have effective
interventions, services and supports throughout their lifetime.
