Mangaluru: April being Autism awareness month special parents support group, Mangalore arranged an autism walk at Kadri park on April 24 from 4.30 pm onwards. Many special families came along with their special ones and there were several volunteers who joined us in this autism walk supporting our special families.

It was a wonderful sight to behold.. the children and parents and supporters all dressed in blue holding banners with beautiful statements like Autism is awesome, I love someone with autism, autism is a different ability, not a disability!!

After a 20 mt walk, we gathered together at one end of the park. We had a special face painting and nature painting session for our special ones. Everyone enjoyed refreshments. It was a time for parents to get to know each other better and share their problems and laugh together!

Our special parents are really the warriors of the special ones who can’t speak for themselves. Through this walk, we intend to create awareness among people and hope for better acceptance. Coming together for this walk is a step forward towards an inclusive community in Mangalore.

We hope for more such events in future!!