09/03/2026
The Senate has passed Senate Bill No. 1822, The ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐บ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ, ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฐ๐!
This bill seeks to:
โข Formally recognize persons with ASD as persons with disabilities to uphold their rights, dignity, and innate value, and to foster their meaningful inclusion, participation, and overall well-being in society.
โข Ensure access to timely diagnosis and evidence-based interventions for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families
โข Strengthen and expand a competent and well-distributed workforce of professionals supporting individuals with autism nationwide
โข Provide adequate, fair, and responsive PhilHealth benefit packages for persons with ASD, and review them regularly to make sure they stay effective and relevant
With this meaningful step forward, we hope for the lasting impact it may bring to individuals with ASD and their families. ๐
GOOD NEWS! ๐ฅณ National Autism Care, Support, and Inclusion Act โ PASADO NA SA SENADO!
Para sa mga batang may autism na may pangarap. Para sa mga magulang na araw-araw lumalaban. Para sa isang bayang mapagkalinga at inklusibo.
At para sa isang Autism-OK Philippines ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ