25^th National Autism Consciousness Week

18 January 2021- The Philippines Embassy in Mexico joins the Philippine nation in the celebration of the 25^th National Autism Consciousness Week from 18 to 24 January 2021. This is in pursuant to Proclamation 711 of 1996 signed by President Fidel V. Ramos.

The theme adopted for year is “Pilipinong May Autismo: Kakaiba, Kasali, Konektado” which intends to further 1) societal awareness on the uniqueness of Filipinos on the spectrum; 2) inclusive development in human rights, education, employment, media, among others; and 3) individual self-awareness , self-expression and feeling of belonging to a compassionate society.

1Pangako

Autism is a complex and lifelong developmental exceptionality, challenging an individual’s ability to communicate, socialize and adopt to the world around him. This spectrum condition manifests uniquely in different persons. It is a variation of the human condition affecting approximately 1.2 million Filipinos and needs our acceptance, accommodation and appreciation.

Ang autismo ay hindi katatawanan o kutya. Ang pagkakaroon ng autismo ay HINDI katumbas ng kawalan ng talino o malasakit sa iba. Ang pagkakaroon ng autism ay HINDI katumbas ng pagiging marahas o walang paghuhunos-dili. May karapatan ang mga taong may autismo na mamuhay na may dignidad.

Kahit saan man kayo ngayon, gumawa tayo ng isang pangako.

1Pangako pledge:

(Raise right hand)

Ako ay nangangakong kikilos para mahinto ang paggamit ng autismo bilang kutya o katatawanan - - sa salita at sa gawa! I susulong ko ng tunay na pagtanggap, pagkalinga at pagpapahalaga sa mga Pilipinong may kapansanan, sa tulong ng Maykalapal. END