Advocacy group urges companies to hire persons with autism to promote acceptance, inclusion

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Advocates on Sunday encouraged different companies in the country to hire people with autism as it was a way to promote acceptance and inclusion.

People within the autism spectrum gathered at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City for this year’s “Angels Walk for Autism”, an annual event that started in 2007 that is aimed at raising awareness on individuals with autism.The event was organized by the Autism Society of the Philippines together with SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings.

“SM Supermalls is happy to support ASP in the Angels Walk for Autism and to help nurture an active autism advocacy ecosystem all over the country,” said Engr. Bien Mateo, SM senior vice president for mall operations. During the event, Pancake House and Manulife Business Processing Services were recognized as ASP Autism Works Partners of the Year “for innovative practices in autism-inclusive employment.”

“I’m very happy yung [with the] example ng [of] Pancake House, Manulife, and of course the SM Group,” he added.

 

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