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<p>DWP has worked with the Hidden Impairment National Group (HING) to develop the
Hidden Impairment Toolkit, which offers information on how to best support people
with Autism.</p><p> </p><p>DWP is an active member of the Autism Programme Board (APB),
responsible for the cross-government implementation of the Think Autism strategy.
<strong>DWP</strong> also helped to develop a Disability Passport - About Me - to
support people with autism who are seeking jobs.</p><p> </p><p>DWP worked with Autism
Alliance UK to deliver an Autism training programme, to over 1200 staff members in
Jobcentre Plus, and to develop an Autism and Neuro-diversity toolkit which is available
across the Civil Service.</p><p> </p><p>Finally, Improving Lives – the Work, Health
and Disability Green Paper’ sets out the Government’s proposals for improving work
and health outcomes for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions,
including people with autism. We are now considering consultation responses and the
next steps for longer term reform.</p>
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