Sir Robert Buckland MP, has selected Ambitious About Autism as his charity of the week. Ambitious About Autism is a national charity dedicated to supporting children and young people with autism.
The organisation is committed to driving change by commissioning research, running campaigns, and advocating for the needs of autistic individuals. Their expertise lies in autism education, and they provide innovative educational services for children and young people on the autism spectrum.
Sir Robert Buckland has already collaborated with Zurich and the wider insurance industry on autism and said he is “happy” that Zurich and Z Zurich Foundation have now launched a partnership with Ambitious About Autism, aiming to make a significant impact on the lives of thousands of young individuals.
The collaboration involves funding that will support the mental well-being of autistic young people in numerous schools across the United Kingdom. Additionally, Ambitious About Autism will provide training to Zurich staff members based in the UK, enhancing their understanding of autism and its unique challenges.
Talking about the collaboration, Jolanta Lasota, Chief Executive of Ambitious about Autism, said: “We are hugely excited to be working with Zurich and the Z Zurich Foundation.
“Our programme is built on the premise that to support mental well-being in autistic young people we need to change the environment, not the individual. By embedding our programme in schools and working with families and the wider school community, we will build an ecosystem of support to ensure autistic young people will be understood, respected, and able to thrive into adulthood.”
For those interested in learning more about Ambitious About Autism and supporting their vital work, please visit their official website at https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/.
You can also stay updated with Ambitious About Autism’s initiatives by following them on Facebook and Twitter.
