Beijing News (Reporter Su Ji) On the occasion of the 17th World Autism Day on April 2, on the afternoon of March 31, the "Stars Sing" 2024 World Autism Day theme concert was held in Shahe, Beijing University of Information Science and Technology It was held at the Starlight Theater on campus, and more than 30 "Star" children performed on the stage. The school said it hopes to bring more attention and help to autistic children through this charity event.
Singer Gong Linna sang "Happy Song" with the children. Photo by Beijing News reporter Li Muyi
The theme of this year’s World Autism Day is “Whole-Life Services, All-round Care”. On the day of the event, nearly a hundred "Xingxing" children, accompanied by their parents and school volunteers, visited the campus and participated in the concert. More than 30 "Xingxing" children took the stage and performed dancing, playing and singing. Singer Gong Linna also Come to the scene and sing with the children. At the same time, the "Stars Sing" art troupe was also established on the same day to help more "star" children explore their artistic potential and expertise and pave a way for their future employment.
On the same day, the "Love·Love Star Charity Art Exhibition" was held simultaneously at Beijing University of Information Science and Technology. The exhibition displayed more than 80 paintings by autistic children, allowing the public to enter the hearts of autistic children and enter the painted world of autistic children. , appreciate their creativity and artistic talent together.
"Love·Love Star Charity Art Exhibition" exhibited more than 80 paintings by autistic children. Photo by Beijing News reporter Li Muyi
This event was hosted by the China Federation of Social Work and Beijing University of Information Science and Technology. Chen Cungen, President of the China Federation of Social Work, pointed out that in recent years, autism and other diseases have continued to occur at a high rate and the population has become huge, which has formed a serious public crisis and social problem. Especially in underdeveloped areas such as the national key counties for rural revitalization, due to objective factors such as insufficient grassroots rehabilitation education resources and the long-term rehabilitation needs of children with disabilities, local areas generally face weak professional service capabilities of rehabilitation institutions and fewer opportunities for rehabilitation talents to learn and improve. , the embarrassment of insufficient family rehabilitation support for children with disabilities and other embarrassing situations. The quality of rehabilitation of children with disabilities and the level of family life and social integration need to be improved urgently.
"By organizing the 'Stars Sing' themed concert, we build a three-dimensional mutual aid platform, gather the power of various parties in society, raise people's attention to autistic patients, and create a more inclusive path for autistic groups to integrate into society. This is a "This is a meaningful thing." Xie Jiangling, Secretary of the Party Committee of Beijing University of Information Science and Technology, said that Beijing University of Information Science and Technology will take this event as an opportunity to join hands with social charity forces to form a rehabilitation volunteer service team to regularly organize or participate in more forms of autism. Child care activities, through education, publicity, volunteer services and other methods, raise public awareness of autism, eliminate misunderstandings and discrimination, and allow autistic children to enjoy equal opportunities to grow and demonstrate their potential. At the same time, he also called on the whole society to care for autistic children, show more love and understanding, respect and acceptance, protect the children of "Stars" with heart and affection, and help them better integrate into society.
editor, Miao Chenxia
proofreader, Lu Qian
