As Ms. Christofia said in a speech at the Event Hall of the National Bank of Greece (Cyprus), in Nicosia, during a press conference of the Pancyprian Association for People with Autism, the Association "continues to work with the same zeal to achieve of our ultimate goal, which is none other than the integration of people with autism in society ".
Ms. Christofia warmly congratulated the President and the Members of the Association for the continuous action and the initiatives they are developing to achieve the goals of the Association "and, referring to the purpose of today's press conference, stated that he" is the enlightenment around the events planned in view of the World Autism Awareness Day ”, which has been established for April 2 and on this date Cyprus will participate for the 2nd consecutive year in the World Event“ Light It Up Blue ”.
"This event", said Ms. Christofia, "aims, through the blue lighting, which will be displayed in the main buildings of the capitals of the countries participating in this international mobilization, to give the message of hope for a better future for people with autism ”.
"On April 2," Christofia continued, "we will contribute to the global mobilization to raise awareness and to remind society of its debt to people with autism and their families."
Along with the lighting of the main buildings of the capital, we are pleased to note, added Ms. Christofia, "that other Municipalities, such as the Municipality of Limassol, have expressed their readiness to participate in this mobilization."
"The members of the Cyprus Association for People with Autism", said Ms. Christofia, "work on a voluntary basis and are responsible for a rather difficult task", in which, he continued, "we are supporters and companions, since autism, as a medical but also a social problem, it is a matter that concerns us all ".
"The Association for People with Autism in Cyprus", said Ms. Christofia, "with its multifaceted events, not only sensitizes and informs the public, but, through the Intervention Centers it operates, strengthens the state's efforts to alleviate of the multiple and varied problems faced by people with autism ”.
Source: iKypros.com