If you or your child has autism, some of the things most basic you can explore and learn your rights are. Every citizen is protected under the constitution, and there are special laws that have been adopted to protect people with autism and other. Knowing the laws that protect you or your close autism, you can live in a world that offers the best opportunities to all, regardless of the non-only handicap, but also race, sex and ethnic origin. It is simply the first step to create a more tolerant world in General.
The first act with which you must familiarize is I.D.E.A., or people with Disabilities Education Act. The children of I.D.E.A. covers for 3 to 21 years and offer autistic children with educational programs special they need. The I.D.E.A. gives parents the right to participate in the decisions of education concerning their child made by the school. Your child must first be assessed to be eligible under the I.D.E.A., and this is better done by a private professional. Ultimately, your child has the right by the right to receive free public education appropriate to his level of proficiency. If your public school has no program, they must find an or create one free of charge for you.
Also become familiar with and knowledgeable about the American Disabilities Act. Under this Act, the disability discrimination is prohibited in the workforce, as well as with State and local government, public accommodations, the Congress of United States, transport public and telecommunications. For example, if you are autistic, but have the skills to do a certain job, you may be denied employment because of your autism.
Other laws provide rights for autistic people so that they are constitutionally equal to others. Such a law says that autistic people have the right to vote, and accommodation should be made that this is possible. Another says that autistic individuals can be refused accommodation based on disability. Others provide rights equal in all other aspects of life, and these should be studied particularly if your Bienaimé with autism is in a health care facility. The knowledge of the law and how it applies to yourself or others with autism, you can be sure that justice is maintained. If you have any questions, the local laws should be ready and willing to answer you or provide you with materials to answer your questions. Remember that ignorance of the law is not a valid excuse for anyone, so be a lawyer for yourself or other autistic people to prevent abuse.
