ADVOCACY PROGRAM
AUTISM CONSCIOUSNESS
BOOSTERS: Autism stakeholders in the Philippines get a boost in their advocacy from supporters in the business, government, and socio- civic sectors. This year, Autism Society Philippines brings up the level of awareness of autism and further towards the acceptance, accommodation, and appreciation of persons with autism ( PWAs) into the workplace and other productive endeavors. In photo, leaders and representatives of autism partner organizations cut the ceremonial ribbon to kick off Autism Consciousness Week in Cebu: ( from left) Mike Manlangit, assistant mall manager of SM City Cebu; Dr. Steven Seno, pediatrician and autism seminar resource per- son; RJ Leduna, senior public relations manager for SM VisMin; Dr. Alain Senerpida, incoming president of the Rotary Club of Cebu Fuente; and Mary Anne Alcordo Solomon, past district governor of Rotary International District 3860. Activities for Autism Consciousness Week were held at SM City Cebu from Jan. 28 to Feb. 2. This year’s celebration carried the theme, “From Awareness to Acceptance, Accommodation and Appreciation.” Autism Society Philippines is a non- stock, non-profit organization of parents, professionals and institutions dedicated to the education and well-being of persons with autism with more than 10,000 members and 90 chapters nationwide.