In July 2011, a World Conference on autism was held in Bangladesh. Representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia pledged to address autism in their respective countries. India's Congress Party chief Sonia Gandhi opened this conference and stressed the importance of addressing autism in South Asia. She estimated that nearly 8 million Indians are diagnosed with autism, and the conference endorsed the 'priority actions' to meet the healthcare and communication needs of children with autism.
Project Touch contacted the Society for the Autistics in India (SAI) in Bangalore, India and identified that they have a dire need for technology to assist the 65 autistic individuals that they care for. Project Touch extended a helping hand and shipped iTouch units to assist 65 individuals in SAI. SAI was very excited to receive technology to improve communication, learn new words, and develop new skills.
Project Touch contacted the Society for the Autistics in India (SAI) in Bangalore, India and identified that they have a dire need for technology to assist the 65 autistic individuals that they care for. Project Touch extended a helping hand and shipped iTouch units to assist 65 individuals in SAI. SAI was very excited to receive technology to improve communication, learn new words, and develop new skills.
