Georgia marks World Autism Awareness Day
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The world is observing World Autism Awareness Day today, and Georgia has joined in the celebrations.
The Georgian Parliament hosted children with autism where kids were entertained by a number of planned activities.
The children were welcomed by leader of the Georgian Dream parliamentary faction Mamuka Mdinaradze.
"In the future, we should make such events more large-scale and I am very happy that the state takes care of these children”, he said.
Parliament hosted an exhibition of works of Giorgi Sichinava. Photo: www.parliament.ge
The parliament building also hosted an exhibition of Giorgi Sichinava, a 12-year-old artist with autism.
April 2 is observed as World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.
The theme of this year’s celebration is "Toward Autonomy and Self-Determination".
The Presidential Palace in Tbilisi was illuminated in blue on Monday to mark the beginning of Autism Awareness Week in Georgia's capital.
Georgia is making moves to offer greater support to people living with autism. This week the Prime Minister’s Office and Tbilisi City Hall launched an internationally recognised program that offers free treatment to people in Georgia who suffer from autism.
Children with disabilities and special needs living in Georgia will receive increased financial aid and special services for the next year.
The government of Georgia has decided to gift a land to a foundation for the first large-scale care centre for autistic children and adults, which will be located in Tbilisi, the government’s press office reports.
Georgia is building the country’s first large-scale care centre for autistic adults above 16 in the capital city of Tbilisi.
Georgia is marking World Autism Awareness Day, with President Salome Zurabishvili hosting children with autism spectrum disorders at the new presidential palace on Atoneli Street.