CARDIFF, Wales: The Strategic Action Plan for Wales - the first to be produced by any government anywhere in the world - was released for consultation on January 30, 2007. This is your opportunity to let the Welsh Assembly Government know of your feelings about this important opportunity for autism in Wales.

Autism Cymru inspired the conception of this Strategic Action Plan back in 2001-2002 and has significantly influenced the final version released for consultation.

The closing date for comments to the consultation report is May 25, 2007. Please ensure that you have returned your views to the Welsh Assembly Government by this date.

To learn more about the Strategic Plan and how to make your voice heard, go to the top story in the Awares library at

www.awares.org/autismplanforwales

(Source: Awares, February 20, 2007)