From Awareness to Action

Autism is a lifelong developmental exceptionality, which may challenge an individual’s ability to communicate, socialize and adapt to the world around him.  One in 100 Filipinos are on the autism spectrum, translating to approximately 1.2 million of our countrymen living with autism today.

The Autism Society Philippines is one with the nation in celebrating the Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week (NACW) to be held from 14 to 20 January 2018. This annual observance was made possible by President Fidel Ramos' Proclamation 711 of 1996 – in inspiring acceptance, accommodation and appreciation of persons with autism (PWAs) in society. The activities of the week promote action by the public and private sectors towards enabling PWAs to live with dignity, enjoy equal rights and access, function independently and contribute productively. We would like society to strive beyond “awareness” and to inspire genuine inclusion -- through acceptance, accommodation and appreciation!

This year's theme "It Takes an Autism-OK Village" is our take on an African proverb.  This is our multi-sectoral call for building an autism-inclusive global society, through institutional mechanism and personal advocacy. We hope to inspire awareness, acceptance, accommodation and appreciation of autism in all sectors of society.  Public and private institutions are encouraged to spearhead creative activities, events and programs, towards building opportunities for our neurodiverse population.  We recognize that to effect the changes we need, we must work together.

Advocacy Toolkits

Template for the National Autism Consciousness Week Banner

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22nd Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week
Calendar of National Activities
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14 January 2018 | Sunday

Angels Walk for Autism (Public)
Time:  6:30 am - 12:00 nn  | Venue: Mall of Asia Arena
Organizers: ASP, SM Cares, MOA Arena, NCDA, APCD, AAN, NACW National Working Group
Target Audience: Families of Persons with Autism, Schools, Universities, Companies, LGUs, Government Agencies
Info: FB Event Page | Register for FREE tickets | Order T-shirt

The largest autism advocacy event in the Philippines, since 2007, where an estimated 23,000 advocates will celebrate diversity and walk for autism acceptance and inclusion.  The event will feature:

- Performances from talented PWA performers
- Awarding of the ASP Autism Achievement Angel Awards (A5) to PWAs who have excelled in international and national competitions and outstanding advocates who have significantly contributed to the adutism advocacy.

15 January 2018 | Monday

1Bansa, 1Pangako (Public)
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Venue: Nationwide
Organizers: ASP, NACW National Working Group
Target Audience: LGUs, Government agencies, Schools, Universities, Companies
Info: Advocacy toolkit -- includes downloadable presentation slides, video, music, script.

A nationwide recitation of ASP's 1Pangako pledge -- a promise to encourage positive disability stereotypes and to end the use of "autistic" as a slur -- after the morning flag ceremonies at public facilities.

16 January 2018 | Tuesday

17 January 2018 | Wednesday

18 January 2018 | Thursday

19 January 2018 | Friday

20 January 2018 | Saturday

PWAY Day Fiesta
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 am | Venue:The Legend Villas, Mandaluyong
Organizers: ASP  | Target Audience: ASP Members

21 January 2018 | Sunday

1Rizal: PWAY Day
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Venue:Jose F. Diaz Stadium, San Mateo Rizal
Organizers: ASP National, ASP San Mateo Chapter, ASP Taytay Chapter, ASP Cainta Chapter and ASP Marikina Chapter
Target Audience: ASP Members

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22nd Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week
Calendar of Local Activities
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Angels Walk for Autism 2018 

Roxas City | 14 January 2018
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Venue: Roxas City Mall
Organizers: ASP Roxas City Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

General Santos City | 14 January 2018
Time: 10:00 am  | Venue: Robinson General Santos
Organizers: ASP General Santos City Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

Davao | 14 January 2018
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm  | Venue: SM Lanang
Organizers: ASP Davao Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

Tacloban | 14 January 2018
Time: 2:00 pm  | Venue:Robinson, Tacloban
Organizers: ASP Tacloban Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

Ormoc City | 18 January 2018
Time: 2:00 pm  | Venue: Ormoc Superdome
Organizers: ASP Ormoc 2 Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

Cagayan De Oro | 20 January 2018
Time: 10:00 am  | Venue: SM CityCagayan De Oro
Organizers: ASP Cagayan De Oro Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

Iloilo City | 20 January 2018
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm  | Venue: SM City Iloilo
Organizers: ASP Iloilo Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

Lucena, Quezon | 27 January 2018
Time: 7:00 am  | Venue: Lucena, Quezon Perez Park
Organizers: ASP Lucena Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

Baguio City | 27 January 2018
Time: 8:30 am  | Venue: SM City Baguio
Organizers: ASP Baguio Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

Cebu | 28 January 2018
Time: 10:30 am  | Venue: SM City Cebu
Organizers: ASP Cebu Chapter
Target Audience: General Public, ASP Members

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22nd Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week
Media Communications Plan
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