World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day
A World Autism Awareness Day event in Santiago, Chile in 2013
Official nameWorld Autism Awareness Day
Observed byUnited Nations Member States
Date2 April
Next time2 April 2027 (2027-04-02)
FrequencyAnnual
First time2008
Started byUnited Nations

World Autism Awareness Day or World Autism Acceptance Day is an internationally recognized day (observed annually on 2 April) that encourages member states of the United Nations to take measures to raise global awareness of autism, promote the acceptance, appreciation and inclusion of autistic individuals and recognize such individuals' local and global contributions. The date was chosen to mark the beginning of World Autism Awareness Month, an observance which serves a similar purpose.

Alternatively, Autistic Pride Day, a pride celebration organized by and for autistic people, is held annually on 18 June.

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