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Disability Discrimination Act regarding autism

wendyocd

How does autism fit in with the Disability Discrimination Act please? My two sons are autistic and they are excluded from activites at our regimental welfare service because of their autism. I'm just wondering if they were wheelchair bound, would they be excluded in the same way? People always say that access must be made for wheelchair users so would or does autism benefit from the same protection of their rights? I don't know where to go in regards with finding out about my sons rights and the regimental welfare services obligation into including all people of all disabilities into their activities.

Thank you for any and all help.

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  • Certainly needs clarification why - even if armed forces don't feel accountable, because otherwise the appearance of discrimination is going to affect parents and friends and others aware of it.

    If it is concern that persons with autism might interject noises, are babies banned as well? People with bad coughs and sneezes?  People who sing loudly off tune?

    If its a health and safety issue then surely being explicit demonstrates good practice.

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  • Certainly needs clarification why - even if armed forces don't feel accountable, because otherwise the appearance of discrimination is going to affect parents and friends and others aware of it.

    If it is concern that persons with autism might interject noises, are babies banned as well? People with bad coughs and sneezes?  People who sing loudly off tune?

    If its a health and safety issue then surely being explicit demonstrates good practice.

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