What we stand for
- Representing autistic people towards EU’s institutions.
- Advocating for the rights of autistic people and fostering inclusion.
- Promoting access to education, training, health, and employment as well as life-long support in the community.
- Liaising with other non-governmental organisations sharing similar objectives.
- Promoting exchange of information, good practices, and experience.
What we strive for
Autism-Europe envisions the full implementation and respect of the rights and the effective participation of people with disabilities. We promote a rights and evidence-based approach to autism, working together with autistic people, their families, professionals, and decision-makers.
AE encourages research on autism, prevalence studies and exchange of best practices, and evidence-based interventions for autistic children as well as support and habilitation services for adults.
Our values
Respect for inherent dignity and individual autonomy
Non-discrimination and full and effective participation and inclusion in society
Diversity, equality of opportunity, and accessibility
Respect for the evolving rights of children with disabilities and their right to preserve their identities
Meet Autism-Europe
Autism-Europe is a Brussels-based international umbrella organisation, with 90 members in 40 countries. Our main objective is to advance the rights of autistic people and their families and to improve their quality of life.
Autism-Europe's members
Autism-Europe operates as an umbrella organisation, representing an estimated 5 million people throughout Europe. It brings together almost 90 member associations, individual members and/or self-advocates advocating for the rights of autistic people from 40 European countries and beyond.
Get in touch
Autism Europe
Rue Montoyer 39
Brussels 1000 – BELGIUM
Tel: +32(0)2.675.75.05
Fax: +32(0)2.675.72.70
Email: secretariat(at)autismeurope.org
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