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Eileen Hopkins of the National Autistic Society
Eileen has been working tirelessly for many years as one of the Directors of The National Autistic Society who exist to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
In 1962 a group of parents, frustrated with the lack of provision and support for children with autism and their carers, and whose children had been labelled 'uneducable' came together and formed The Society for Autistic Children which later became The National Autistic Society (NAS).
Their aim was to encourage a better understanding of autism and to pioneer specialist services for people with autism and those who care for them. With only a handful of members and little funding, the NAS has come a long way in 44 years.
Today, the Society has grown into the UK's foremost organisation for people with autism and those who care for them, spearheading national and international initiatives and providing a strong voice for autism. The organisation works in many areas to help people with autism live their lives with as much independence as possible.
I really enjoyed drawing the cartoon for Eileen and wish her all the best for the future in her retirement.
Follow the link to the NAS below:
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Happy Retirement, Eileen…! |