I have a feeling that much has transpired since 1992, but here is
this info for your consideration. It's like a Bill of Rights! -Zer

CHARTER FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM
(proposed at the 4th Autism-Europe Congress,
Den Haag, May 1992)

People with autism should share the same rights enjoyed by all
the population where appropriate and in the best interests of the
person with autism. The following rights should be enhanced,
protected and enforced by legislation, declared the Congress....

THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM

1. to live independent and full lives to the limit of their potential;

2. to an accessible, unbiased and accurate clinical diagnosis
and assessment;

3. to accessible and appropriate education;

4. to be involved (with their representatives) in all decisions
affecting their future, so that their wishes are ascertained and
respected;

5. to accessible and suitable housing;

6. to equipment, assistance and support services to live a fully
productive life with dignity and independence;

7. to an income or wage sufficient to provide adequate food,
clothing, accommodation and the other necessities of life;

8. to participate, as far as possible, in the development and
management of services provided for their wellbeing;

9. to appropriate counselling and care for their physical, mental
and spiritual health; this includes the provision of appropriate
treatment and medication administered in the best interests of
the individual with all protective measures taken;

10. to meaningful employment and vocational training without
discrimination or stereotype and with regard to the ability and
choice of the individual;

11. to accessible transport and freedom of movement;

12. to participate in and benefit from culture, entertainment and
sport;

13. equal access to and use of all facilities, services and
activities in the community;

14. to sexual or other relationships, including marriage, without
exploitation or coercion;

15. (with their representatives) to legal representation and
assistance and to the full protection of all legal rights;

16. to freedom from fear or threat of unwanted incarceration in
psychiatric hospitals or any other restrictive institutions;

17. to freedom from abusive physical treatment or neglect;

18. to freedom from pharmacological abuse or misuse;

19. (with their representatives) access to all information
contained in their personal, medical, psychological, psychiatric
and educational records.