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Every April, the Autism Society works to build an inclusive community where autistic individuals are embraced and supported to achieve the highest quality of life possible. Founded in 1965 by Bernard Rimland, the Autism Society remains one of the few grassroots organizations in the autistic community. Driven by the fact that autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the world, the Autism Society hosted one of its first nationwide efforts of an awareness campaign called National Autistic Children’s Week in 1972, which subsequently evolved into the Autism Awareness Month earmarked in April. In 2021, Autism Awareness Month was renamed Autism Acceptance Month to foster acceptance and ignite change.
The Autism Society deeply understands the need for awareness and improvement in opportunities for people with autism which includes employment. It works every day to improve the lives of affected individuals and families. The organization caters to more than 600,000 people living under the “autism onslaught,” using tools like community partnerships with organizations, digital and print resources, along with events and referrals to spark empathy and inclusivity in the general public. Besides educating masses for better system-wide change and acceptance, their affiliate program stretches across more than 75 networks and advocates for exclusive services for the autistic community.
With the autism diagnosis rate increasing fast, we take these 30 days in April to celebrate the differences of, learn more about, and empower autistic individuals.
For more information about the Autism Society in your area, please click the link below.
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