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Autism Human Rights and Discrimination Initiative


The Autism Human Rights and Discrimination Initiative is a task force that was created to address human rights violations and discrimination against persons with autism and other cognitive challenges internationally.

Human rights violations and discrimination can take various forms from blatant abuses to subtle degrees of deprivation. From children and adults being warehoused in institutions under inhumane conditions, to individuals being denied medical care, programs and supports, or insurance that would help their health and function and allow them to be integrated in society, AHRDI strives to end inequities and restore justice.