Disability Discrimination Act regarding autism

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.

Parents
  • Thanks for all the replies. I have an appointment with CAB to see where my kids stand regarding the welfare trips and events. I'm also going to see the Army Welfare Service to see what they have to say on the subject. Once I've seen them and depending on what they tell me, I will be making an appointment with the Welfare Officer to sort things out. Will let everyone know how it goes.

    Fingers crossed

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  • Thanks for all the replies. I have an appointment with CAB to see where my kids stand regarding the welfare trips and events. I'm also going to see the Army Welfare Service to see what they have to say on the subject. Once I've seen them and depending on what they tell me, I will be making an appointment with the Welfare Officer to sort things out. Will let everyone know how it goes.

    Fingers crossed

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