World Autism Awareness Day

  On April 2nd, we focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering worldwide support. This year, we are committed to creating a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.  

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Advocates "Call for Action".

World Autism Awareness Day 2024

The Forum:  Advocates "Call for Action".

Watch the World Autism Awareness Day 2024 forum. United Artists for Hope.

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 Harness the power of technological advancements in the field of autism in an inclusive and equitable manner.

TUESDAY, 2nd April, 2024 from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. panel discussion

World Autism Awareness Day 2024,

United Nations Headquarters.

Leaving No One Behind: Autism, Emerging Technologies and Equity

Tuesday, 2 April 2024, UNHQ

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Leaving no one behind - Autism; Emerging technologies & Equity.

On April 2, 2024, the international community will gather to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. To mark this important occasion, the State of Qatar and Autism Speaks will hold an event titled "Leave No One Behind: Autism, Emerging Technologies, and Equity."

Leaving no one behind: autism, emerging technologies & equity

On April 2, 2024, the international community will gather to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. To mark this important occasion, the St

This event reflects the commitment to harness the power of technological advancements in the field of autism in an inclusive and equitable manner. The disparity in access to innovative and transformative technologies is becoming more pronounced. The event aims to address these issues, integrating equity and inclusion. It seeks to discuss ways to ensure equitable access to essential technologies for individuals on the autism spectrum.

WAAS 2024 Agenda-Programme.

PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator - Dr. Werner Obermeyer, Executive Director World Health Organization (WHO) Office at the United Nations Panelists - Ms. Amani Al Tamimi, Acting Executive Director, MADA (Assistive Technology Center Qatar) - Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Dr. Dena Al-Thani, Associate Professor, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs, and CoFounder A-sense Center of Excellence at the College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) of the State of Qatar - Dr. Marwa Qaraqe, Associate Professor, and Co-Founder A-sense Center of Excellence at the College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) - Dr. Karin Källander, Unit Chief, Digital Health & Information Systems, UNICEF - Ms. Maryam Al-Sowaidi, Executive Director of the Shafallah Center - Ms. Reem Al Ajami, Director Community Care Department, Ministry of Social Development and Family of the State of Qatar - Dr. Ami Klin, Director of Marcus Autism Center and a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Professor, as well as the Division Chief of Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Emory University School of Medicine - Mr. Paul Kotler, Self-advocate Discussant Dr. Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer, Autism Speaks

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Awareness-Acceptance-Appreciation.

The World Autism Awareness Day virtual event is 2 April at 10 AM EST and will feature an all-autistic panel across six regions. They'll share their thoughts on the state of affairs and the importance of SDGs for autistic people

2024 World Autism Awareness Day - Registration

Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Autistic individuals share across six regions, 2 April 2024

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Recognizing & Celebrating the beautiful diversity of the experiences and contributions people with autism make to our world.

Whether you're #autistic or a person who loves & supports someone on the #autismspectrum, this month is for recognizing & celebrating the beautiful diversity of the experiences & contributions people with #autism make to our world

Join Autism Awareness Australia in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day 2024!

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Celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of people with autism.

On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we will celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of people with autism. Join the United Nations' virtual event on April 2nd to listen to the voices of people with autism from around the world!

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Immersive inclusivity: Enhancing virtual worlds with accessibility - ITU WEBINARS

This World Autism Awareness Day, explore the link between accessibility and virtual worlds to pave the way for more inclusive + immersive virtual experiences for everyone.

Enhancing virtual worlds with accessibility features holds great promise in making immersive digital experiences more inclusive. By incorporating accessibility features into virtual worlds environments, developers can ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can participate fully in virtual activities. For instance, customizable controls, haptic feedback, and voice commands can empower users with motor impairments, while text-to-speech and speech-to-text functionalities enhance communication for those with hearing or speech challenges. Moreover, platforms in virtual worlds can implement features like adjustable contrast, font sizes, and color schemes to cater to individuals with visual impairments. These innovations not only improve accessibility but also contribute to a more equitable and diverse digital landscape.

On April 2, 2024, the global community will come together to observe World Autism Awareness Day 2024. This occasion, significantly elevated by the commitment of SDG Resources, showcases the powerful intersection of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and autism advocacy. This Webinar will explore the link between accessibility and virtual worlds to pave the way for more inclusive and immersive virtual experiences for users of all abilities.

Target Audience

Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge. 

Register Here

Digital Transformation for People-Centered Cities

Digital Transformation for People-Centered Cities - Digital Transformation Dialogues - inclusivity

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Autistic perspectives of Home, Life and Education - Pane Discussion.

The opening session of the UN's 2023 observance of World Autism Awareness Day, featuring panel discussion I on "Autistic perspectives of Home, Life and Education", moderated by Theo Smith, Co-Founder of Neurodiversity at Work, and featuring Prof. Amanda Kirby, CEO of Do-IT Solutions, as keynote speaker and many other incredible panelists!

programme I - Autistic perspectives of Home, Life and Education.

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Arts: Autistic talent in Music, Dance, Visual arts, Poetry - Panel Discussion.

programme III - Autistic talent in Music, Dance, Visual arts, Poetry.

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Autistic perspectives on Policy and Advocacy - Panel Discussion.

Panel discussion III "Autistic perspectives on Policy and Advocacy"

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Work: Autistic perspectives on Neurodiversity at Work - Panel Discussion.

programme IV- Autistic perspectives on Neurodiversity at Work.

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UN chief calls for greater inclusion, marking World Autism Awareness Day

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted the need for greater support for people with autism, particularly at the community-lev

Under the theme of ‘Inclusive Quality Education for All’; The observance of World Autism Awareness Day 2022 will be hold at U.N. Headquarters on April 8th.

Despite progress over the past decade towards increasing access to education generally, and for persons with autism specifically, the pandemic caused a disruption to learning which has pushed back developments and deepened inequalities in education.

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Get involved in Autism Awareness Month!

Did you know? April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and April is National Autism Awareness Month! Let's work together to increase autism ac

This year, our goals are to:

Educate youth about their autistic peers.

Empower the autism community with informational resources.

Support adults in the autism community through OAR’s Hire Autism Initiative.

Raise money for new research and resources.

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April is National Autism Awareness Month. Join the Autism Society in getting involved with the autism community.

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Join the Autism Society in getting involved with the autism community.

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Show your support!

Everyone is encouraged to participate. Whether you have autism, love someone who does, or are looking to support a diverse, accepting and kind community – you’re invited to take the pledge to help create a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. World Autism Awareness Day

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Joined by the international community, hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world come together on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, to Light It Up Blue in recognition of people with autism and those who love and support them.

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Autism facts

- There is no medical detection or cure for autism - Autism affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys - Autism receives less than 5% the research of many less prevalent childhood diseases - Autism costs a family about 60,000 a year.