YOUNG OBSERVER | Witbooi says autism must not limit youth ambitions
Patience Makwele Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for greater inclusion of autistic young people, saying their disability should not prevent them from accessing education, pursuing their ambitions or participating in society. Speaking at the official opening of the 6th World Autism Organisation Congress in Windhoek, Witbooi said Namibia must move away from stigma and discrimination towards recognising the abilities and potential of autistic persons. “We must build communities where autistic children can access quality education without discrimination; where parents and caregivers receive the support they deserve; where young people can pursue their ambitions; and where adults can participate meaningfully in employment, economic activities and the broader life of society,” she said.…