Wear Blue on April 2nd 2016

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April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Last year, almost 5,000 people took part in The National Autistic Society’s first ever World Autism Awareness Week and raised over £235,395 to help autistic people and their families across the UK. Last year, countries around the world lit their buildings in blue in honour of the day. There were more activities, fundraising, events, posts, and publicity for autism than any other year I remember.

So, as is customary, here is what you can do for Autism Awareness Day.

You can pledge to Light it up Blue in your community here. Estimated time for completion – 1 minute, Effort: 0
You can sign up to support Ambitious about Autism’s campaign #EmployAutism on social media by signing up here. Estimated time for completion – 1 minute, Effort: 0
Pick up a book on Autism: 17 books about autism. Estimated research time: 5 minutes, Effort: Reading and learning
If you have a local business, carry the Autism Awareness ribbon Estimated research time: 5 minutes, Effort: Printing it and sticking it up
Print and Share Friendship Fact Autism Awareness Bookmarks Estimated time for completion – 1 minute, Effort: Cutting them up
Register and download this pack by the National Autistic Society filled with inspiration and fun ideas to get involved. Estimated time for completion – 1 minute, Effort: Reading and attending
Visit one of the pop-up shops organised by the NAS – Each pop up will be unique chance to find out what The National Autistic Society’s enterprises and art services are producing in your local area. Look at times/dates here. Estimated time for completion – 1 minute, Effort: Reading and attending
Meet, greet, speak to, take out someone with autism. Estimated time for completion – 1 minute, Effort: 0
Find out what your neighbourhood, community has planned for this day and attend with your family. (Australia, Scotland, Canada, Wales , Cyprus) Estimated research time: 5 minutes, Effort: Atending
Wear a blue t-shirt and make sure your friends, coworkers, or classmates do, too!

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