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Education Key Acceptance World Autism Awareness Day

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/education-key-acceptance-world-autism-awareness-day

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This is a government media statement from the Western Cape Department of Social Development marking World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April 2025. It highlights the department's efforts to promote inclusion through funding organisations like ETHAN and managing facilities such as Sivuyile Residential Facility. The statement emphasizes the importance of education and listening to autistic voices to break down stigma and build accessible communities. It also provides contact details for accessing information about disability services.

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Individuals and families can get information about services provided by the Western Cape Department of Social Development for people with disabilities, including those with autism spectrum disorder. This includes details about residential care, support centres, and advocacy initiatives.

Who it is for: people with disabilities, families of people with disabilities, caregivers, disability advocates
How to act on it: Call the toll-free number, send an email, or visit the department’s website

The document's recorded date is 2 April 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/education-key-acceptance-world-autism-awareness-day

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World Autism Awareness Day
02 April 2025
Western Cape Department of Social Development
0800 220 250
SD.CustomerCare@westerncape.gov.za
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/social-development/service/persons-disabilities-programme
Mossel Bay
Jaco Londt
Ethan Hobbs
Disability Accessibility Mossel Bay
Western Cape Department of Social Development
Ethan Hobbs
Jaco Londt
Monique Mortlock-Malgas
Education & Training Hub for Autism Needs (ETHAN)
Sivuyile Residential Facility
Disability Accessibility Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay Municipality