Working in the Field of Law and Sustainability

Working in the field of law tends to be more associated with legal issues, market rules and regulations, and corporate endeavors. However, this doesn’t stop bold law firms and bodies from introducing efforts that help customers and even complete communities in a holistic manner. One such entity is the Sustainable Economies Law Center, a national non-profit that advocates for economically sustainable legal measures, policies which support growth and aid communities’ quest to create new systems.

Their Mission

This is an interesting venture that helps the economically, socially and ethically thinking individuals to stay alert, and to contribute by creating systems that work for the community, as opposed to putting profit before profit. This means that efforts are aligned with the overall needs of the ecosystem which includes all the human, social and financial factors. The wisdom of their tackle can help any community to grow and develop, and the autistic community may count itself among the beneficiaries.

Sustainable Economies

Working with this particular subject in mind may lead to significant results. Comparing economic systems that have created inequality and situation whereby it all goes back to a few, those systems with sustainability as the main focus create a completely new context: One of abundance. The latter can double, if not triple, the number of resources in the economy, on top of making them more accessible and helping to break barriers that have damaged people’s social and economic wellbeing.

Autism and Sustainability

When talking about the autistic community and their needs, meanwhile, we never mention sustainability. We mention accessibility and legislation that will aid inclusivity. Whether this is aimed at social aspects or employment, we agree it is much needed. However, approaching the matter with sustainable systems in mind will only make the impact stronger. A sense of abundance, as opposed to scarcity, can engulf the autistic community, highlighting the importance of social and economic inclusion. They can stress the sense of belonging. Indeed, the bridging of barriers will bring about a sense of entitlement for autistic individuals, to a quality life, to the economic and social benefits of society. Ultimately, the understanding that they are also entitled to contribute to this benefit. By “advocating for inclusive, sustainable and locally-rooted economies”, the law center is introducing a growth model that can help the autism advocacy efforts in Singapore.

Accessible Resources

Not only does the Sustainable Economies Law Center “educates people about the family and community impacts of current legal and policy ideas”, nevertheless, it also makes sure we have the resources to educate ourselves. By providing free online courses and contact with professionals on a matter of purpose and course description, it encourages curious people to get in touch with what is necessary and even participate themselves in starting up these “friendly and economically rooted legal ideas”.

Community Engagement

“Shelley is QLAC’s other co-founder and executive director”, reads about ALE’s attorney, and she is also one of the other lawyers which works for the Sustainable Economies Law Center. This kind of dedication is what we need to get deeper into understanding how legal measures can help different communities in their quest to grow.

A New System

When thinking of how these processes can be adapted for and help the autism advocacy efforts in Singapore, we talk about abundance focused efforts that will allow more individuals with autism to get involved in the process. Systemic discrimination is what came out of the (again) a predominantly profit centered economy, and this resulted in marginalized communities, who did not get to take advantage of their own abilities, simply because they were told or taught they were “less than”. Today, with better inclusion policies and efforts, more autistic individuals manage to get out there and prove themselves competent and able. Showing the world that it was once again wrong and this time, it won’t allow it to go back to that “place”.

Conclusion

There is therefore much to gain from understanding what sustainable systems should look like, how to approach them, and why economically grounded legal measures will have an impact on all sectors of the community. With the right efforts, advances can be tempting and truly enjoyable. In the spirit of fairness, this article also aims to teach us about the value of supporting our local businesses, paying fair wages and avoiding the manipulation or circumscription of individuals and groups.