BUSINESSES are being urged to make West Dunbartonshire more autism-friendly by taking part in the UK’s first Autism Hour.
The inaugural event, organised by The National Autistic Society, will see shops and services across dim their lights, turn down music and share information about autism for 60 minutes on the week of 2 October.
Jenny Paterson, director of The National Autistic Society Scotland, said: “Around 58,000 people in Scotland are autistic. Along with their families, that's over 232,000 customers waiting to be welcomed into autism-friendly businesses.
“Taking part in Autism Hour involves making small changes that help autistic people to access and enjoy the shops, cinemas, swimming pools and other public spaces that many of us take for granted. I really hope businesses in West Dunbartonshire will sign up and take part.”
West Dunbartonshire businesses can sign-up for Autism Hour and download a free information and promotion pack by visiting autism.org.uk/get-involved/tmi/autism-hour.aspx
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