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Proc 10364ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10364

World Autism Awareness Day, 2022

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 2, 2022 as World Autism Awareness Day, calling on Americans to learn about autism, improve early diagnosis, and build inclusive communities. It highlights ongoing Biden administration efforts across multiple agencies to support autistic Americans in employment, housing, education, and research, but creates no new binding obligations or programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 19781

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 19781

    Federal Register PDF

  3. World Autism Awareness Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2, 2022 as World Autism Awareness Day
  • Call upon all Americans to learn more about autism
  • Call upon Americans to improve early diagnosis
  • Call upon Americans to learn from autistic people's experiences
  • Call upon Americans to build welcoming and inclusive communities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 2, 2022 as World Autism Awareness Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • References to existing administration efforts but commits no new funding or authorities
  • Vague 'committed to' language regarding research and services lacks concrete deliverables
  • No enforcement mechanism for stated goals
Proclamation 10364: World Autism Awareness Day, 2022 · Executive Orders