Autism Awareness Month 2021
In April, the Office of Autism Research Coordination/NIMH joins with the United Nations and the U.S. government in recognizing the important role individuals on the autism spectrum play in our lives and our communities across the country and around the world. We join partner agencies and organizations in highlighting the needs of people on the autism spectrum and their families and supporting understanding, acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment of people on the autism spectrum. Throughout the month of April, we will be updating this page with the latest news and events, including OARC’s two upcoming special events on April 7, 2021 and April 28, 2021.
News
April 1, 2021
In his World Autism Awareness Day message, President Joseph R. Biden celebrates the contributions of people on the autism spectrum and recommits to providing them and their families with the investment, support, and care they need to live independently, fully participate in their communities, and live fulfilling lives of dignity and opportunity.
March 26, 2021
Secretary-General urges equal access to decent work for persons with autism, in World Awareness Day message.
April 5, 2021
On April 5, 2021, Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., of the Cherokee Nation, issued the nation’s first proclamation to recognize Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day and support understanding and acceptance of people on the autism spectrum.
Events
April 1, 2021; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
April 2, 2021; 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Sponsored by OARC
April 7, 2021; 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET
April 7, 2021; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
April 8, 2021; 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET
April 9, 2021; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
April 12, 2021; 1:00 – 3:15 p.m. ET
April 15, 2021; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
April 22, 2021; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
April 28, 2021; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Sponsored by OARC
April 28, 2021; 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
