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Why is there not a universal form of I.D. for people with Autism

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Hi guys,

A friend of mine live in Germany and said that her identification has a chip inside, which can be scanned. When the chip is scanned public services are able to instantly know the history of that person including Disabilities etc. I am probably asking a question that has been asked a thousand times in the past. I am aware of these Autism awareness cards and other cards on the market but they don't seem to be so widely accepted. Having a form of I.D. like this would be so useful instead of carrying around letters and other documents. I think it would be great if for example the driving licence or passport stores this information, am wondering if maybe the NAS can fight for people with long term conditions such as autism to have a universal internationally recognised I.D. so people with long term conditions can have an all in one solution without having to even explain their Disability.

Jamie 

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  • Hi Jamie. That is a very good question. If people in this country would only agree to carry ID, then it could be added to it. A universally accepted international ID would certainly help me, and probably many others. 

  • in reply to Justanothernobody

    I visited Eastern Europe behind the Iron Curtain. I've seen the impact of 'Papers please' and travel restrictions.

    In China you can already no longer travel or apply for many jobs if your 'social credit score' drops - because, e.g., you like Winnie the Pooh cartoons.

    So no, I refuse to carry an ID card, and I will continue to encourage my MP to vote against any Parliamentary bill that seeks to introduce or mandate one.

    I am however comfortable with people feeling that some form of medical card or jewellery that lets them quickly and easily provide helpful information regarding disabilities having that option.

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  • in reply to Justanothernobody

    I visited Eastern Europe behind the Iron Curtain. I've seen the impact of 'Papers please' and travel restrictions.

    In China you can already no longer travel or apply for many jobs if your 'social credit score' drops - because, e.g., you like Winnie the Pooh cartoons.

    So no, I refuse to carry an ID card, and I will continue to encourage my MP to vote against any Parliamentary bill that seeks to introduce or mandate one.

    I am however comfortable with people feeling that some form of medical card or jewellery that lets them quickly and easily provide helpful information regarding disabilities having that option.

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