Autism Week

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is encouraging all local government units (LGUs) to prepare for the 2016 Autism Week Celebration, which begins tomorrow. In its 20th year of observance in the country, the occasion’s theme this 2016 is “Towards An Autism-OK Philippines,” which aims to intensify public awareness on the rights of persons with autism to employment, sports, and recreational activities. The DILG hopes that LGUs will spearhead activities relative to the event such as an exhibit of artworks made by people with autism and the conduct of medical fora. (Czarina Nicole O. Ong)