World Autism Awareness Day

In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution named “World Autism Awareness Day.” It was officially adopted in December 18th of the same year. The resolution was part of a greater effort by the United Nations to improve the quality of human rights. One of only four official health-focused UN days, World Autism Day has brought organizations from around the world together under a common focus: to aid in the research, diagnoses, treatment, and overall acceptance of autism.

World Autism Awareness Day is a global cooperative effort to create initiatives that raise awareness and acceptance of people with autism. The second day of April every year marks World Autism Awareness Day and the beginning of the Power of One March that is held each year in Washington D.C. This march aims to unify, fund, and bring comfort and hope to the autism awareness community.

Thousands of buildings, communities, and landmarks light up blue in recognition of the autism community. Blue is a color of peace and calm. Wearing blue not only keeps the conversation going about autism, but it also is inclusive to those with autism and makes sure no one feels like they have no place to belong. This overwhelming show of support and encouragement, along with the increased research and understanding of autism, makes Autism Awareness Day an important part of the global focus of improved human rights.  

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