I have just heard that yesterday The Autism Bill made it through its final parliamentary stage and will now become the Autism Act. I understand that the Act is the first ever disability-specific law in England. The announcement on the NAS (National Autistic Society) website at http://www.autism.org.uk/autismact2009 states that:

"The Autism Act will guarantee the introduction of the first-ever adult autism strategy, which will set out how local services should be improved to meet the needs of adults with autism. 

The strategy will cover a range of issues including health, social care, employment and training and, crucially, will be accompanied by guidance which places a legal obligation on local authorities and NHS bodies to meet certain requirements.

The strategy will be published by April 2010 and the accompanying legal guidance no later than December 2010."

There is also a very helpful FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) factsheet at http://www.autism.org.uk/content/1/c6/02/08/04/Autism%20Act%20frequently%20asked%20questions.pdf

With good wishes

Douglas

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