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World Autism Awareness Month
April 1 - April 30
World Autism Awareness Month
Every April, we recognized the month of April as World Autism Month, beginning with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.
The Importance of April 2
April 2, every year, marks the recognition of the diverse minds that enrich our world. World Autism Awareness Day 2024 is not just a date but a beacon of progress. By coupling this day with SDG Resources’ efforts, we underline the relevance of inclusive sustainable development.
The SDGs: Tailored for World Autism Awareness Day 2024
While each SDG has its merit, certain goals resonate profoundly with World Autism Awareness Day 2024:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being: Efforts are made to provide better healthcare services, emphasizing understanding and treatment specific to autism.
- SDG 4: Quality Education: Emphasizes inclusive and equitable quality education. Every child, including those on the autism spectrum, should have fair access to education.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Advocates for workplace inclusivity, ensuring that adults with autism have opportunities and accommodations in the labor market.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequality: Directly relates to reducing inequalities faced by people with disabilities, including autism.
The Interplay: Autism and SDGs
World Autism Awareness Day 2024 and SDGs share a symbiotic relationship. They both endorse the idea of an inclusive society where everyone has an equitable shot at success. The date, April 2, 2024, will focus on stories of empowerment, challenges faced, and the victories achieved in aligning SDGs with autism awareness.
Source: https://sdgresources.relx.com/events/world-autism-awareness-day-2024
There are several factors that make autism an important topic for the Black community:
- Autism amplifies stereotypes.
- Black autistic people are most often discriminated against.
- School system and health care is disproportionately misdiagnosed Black children with autism.
Throughout the month, we are encouraging everyone affected by the disease to share stories to provide opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering worldwide support. This year, we are raising awareness in hopes to creating a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.