Protecting the Rights of People with Autism in the Fields of Education and Employment: International, European and National Perspectives

Fundamental rights for all people with disabilities, education and employment are key for the inclusion of people with autism. They play as facilitators for the social inclusion of persons with autism and as multipliers for their enjoyment of other fundamental rights. After outlining the international and European dimensions of the legal protection of the rights to education and employment of people with autism, the book provides an in-depth analysis of domestic legislative, judicial and administrative practice of the EU Member States in these fields. Each chapter identifies the good practices on inclusive education and employment of people with autism consistent with principles and obligations enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Articles 24 and 27). The book contains the scientific results of the European Project “Promoting equal rights of people with autism in the field of employment and education” aimed at supporting the implementation of the UN Convention in the fields of inclusive education and employment.

Evelyne Friedel, Introductory Remarks on the Rights of People with Autism to Education and Employment: the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities & the European and National Perspectives -- Giuseppe Palmisano, The Protection of People with Autism in the Framework of the Council of Europe and the European Union -- Valentina Della Fina, Domestic Laws and National Plans or Strategies for the Protection of the Rights of People with Autism: an Appraisal -- Rachele Cera, National Legislations on Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs of People with Autism in the Perspective of Article 24 of the CRPD -- Lucia Chiappetta Cajola, Tertiary Education, Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning for Adults with Autism: Comparing Domestic Laws and Best Practices -- Marco Fasciglione, Article 27 of the CRPD and the Right of Inclusive Employment of People with Autism -- Marco Fasciglione, Corporate Social Responsibility and the Right to Employment of Persons with Disabilities -- Valentina Della Fina and Rachele Cera, Conclusions.