Sustainable Wales debate

I am really looking forward to the public debate on Monday 28^th February, at Evergreen Hall, Angel St, Bridgend. If you want to come along, the event is run by Sustainable Wales and will start at 8 pm till 10 pm.

Apart from my good self, other political representatives at the debate will include:

Carwyn Jones (First Minister, Labour)

Suzie Davies (South Wales West Regional Candidate, Conservative Party)

Veronica German (South Wales East Assembly Member, Liberal Democrats)

Keith Ross (Green Party)

Should prove to be an interesting day.

£2m announced for ASD support

I was delighted to learn that the One Wales coalition has announced a new funding package of £2million, which will be used to support adults and children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD.)

I am proud of the fact that, following on from the implementation of the ASD Strategic Action Plan for Wales, Wales is leading the world in raising awareness of Autism and providing improved opportunities for children and adults who have ASD.

This funding will be used to improve diagnosis and counselling for adults and children and will improve lifelong learning for people with autism.

On a personal note, this is particularly pleasing for me as I have a younger sister who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism. However, I am equally delighted that this will raise awareness of a condition that has in the past lacked understanding.

In Bridgend, we are fortunate enough to have Heronsbridge School, which has done a fantastic job in catering for the needs of children with learning difficulties such as Autism across the County Borough.Depending on pupil’s needs, the school provides specialist support for children and has excelled in academic subjects as well as in sport.

I sincerely hope that some of this funding will find its way to Heronsbridge and that Wales’ continues to excel in Autism support and awareness.