New York (USA) Apr 3: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for efforts to create favorable working conditions for people with autism.
"Recovery (from COVID-19) is also a chance to rethink our systems of education and training to ensure that persons with autism are afforded opportunities for realizing their potential," said Guterres in a message for World Autism Awareness Day, which falls on April 2.
Breaking old habits will be crucial. For persons with autism, access to decent work on an equal basis requires creating an enabling environment, along with reasonable accommodation, he said.
"To truly leave no one behind in pursuit of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, we must realize the rights of all persons with disabilities, including persons with autism, ensuring their full participation in social, cultural and economic life. Let us work together with all persons with disabilities and their representative organizations to find innovative solutions to recover better and build a better world for all," he said.
Source: Xinhua
