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If you have support requirements, this will likely affect your ability to migrate to New Zealand.<ref>[https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/76350.htm A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence)] ''New Zealand Immigration'', 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/feb/17/my-stepson-autism-new-zealand-refused-residency-asd "My son's autism meant he was refused New Zealand residency -- so we're leaving"] ''The Guardian'', 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/26/new-zealand-denies-entry-to-autistic-daughter-of-immigrant-couple "New Zealand denies entry to autistic daughter of immigrant couple"] ''The Guardian'', 2022</ref> | If you have high support requirements, this will likely affect your ability to migrate to New Zealand.<ref>[https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/76350.htm A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence)] ''New Zealand Immigration'', 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/feb/17/my-stepson-autism-new-zealand-refused-residency-asd "My son's autism meant he was refused New Zealand residency -- so we're leaving"] ''The Guardian'', 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/26/new-zealand-denies-entry-to-autistic-daughter-of-immigrant-couple "New Zealand denies entry to autistic daughter of immigrant couple"] ''The Guardian'', 2022</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 13:26, 30 November 2022
If anyone can think of a better name for this article, feel free to change/suggest it.
Some places restrict the rights of formally diagnosed autistics. This article is meant to list those places and give details.
New Zealand
If you have high support requirements, this will likely affect your ability to migrate to New Zealand.[1][2][3]
UK
Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given[4][5] or offered[6] "Do not resuscitate" orders during the first and second COVID waves.
United States
Illinois
There is a "special needs database"[7] that, while it may be helpful in some cases (such as if a minimally-speaking child disappears), others may not want to be included in such a database.
References
- ↑ A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) New Zealand Immigration, 2021
- ↑ "My son's autism meant he was refused New Zealand residency -- so we're leaving" The Guardian, 2016
- ↑ "New Zealand denies entry to autistic daughter of immigrant couple" The Guardian, 2022
- ↑ "'Unprecedented' number of DNR orders for learning disabilities patients" Health Service Journal, 2020
- ↑ "Fury at 'do not resuscitate' notices given to Covid patients with learning disabilities" The Guardian, 2021
- ↑ "Children with learning disabilities offered 'do not resuscitate' orders during Covid pandemic" The Telegraph, 2021
- ↑ "Special needs database in Illinois
