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- Long-term unemployed to receive home visits March 10, 2010
- Steve Webb MP – LibDem Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions March 9, 2010
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- Six million in the US with no income but food stamps March 11, 2010
- Want to Reduce Poverty? Expand Education Access. March 11, 2010
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What is Baps ?
The idea for a support group for parents of children within the Autistic spectrum has been around in Bury for a good few years. In December 2001 a public meeting took place and from that meeting BAPS was formed. We are interested in issues affecting people with Autism, their Carers, Relatives and Friends, directly or indirectly.
What is it all about?
BAPS aims to ensure that all people with Autism are understood, valued and enabled to achieve relevant skills which will enrich and fulfil their lives. ‘I want to grow up in a world where I’ll achieve my full potential. A world where I’ll feel wanted, be loved and protected from harm. And I want a future without exclusion.’BAPS also demands that all those involved with the care and wellbeing of Autistic children and Adults receive the help and support they need to continue to do so. The problem of Child/Adult poverty for both Autistic and Carers/Parents should be addressed through increased unconditional flexible Social Security Benefits and Credits.
Our Objectives
To ensure that all children/adults within the Autistic spectrum and their carers/parents receive the appropriate help from :
a) The Local Education and Health Services
b) The Local Council
c) Social and Benefit Services
d) The State and it’s Emanations.
To monitor Local and National Government services and all relevant state agencies so that correct provision is being provided.
To continue to raise public and professional awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
To Highlight the Reality of Mental Illness as a Real condition which affects many people’s everyday lives.
How Can We Help ?
We aim to illustrate the real life of those with autism and their associates, friends, carers and relatives through sharing of cultural, musical, educational interests and hobbies to break down the prejudice which exists against those with disabilities and related conditions.
We aim to provide information on the latest developments which will affect anyone connected with Autism for children, adults, Parents, Carers, Relatives and Professionals.