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Proc 10725ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10725

World Autism Awareness Day, 2024

This proclamation declares April 2, 2024 as World Autism Awareness Day, calling on Americans to learn about autism and support inclusive communities. It highlights ongoing Biden administration efforts including research funding, inclusive education programs, healthcare access through the ACA and Medicaid, federal workforce inclusion, and global disability rights advocacy.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 23497

Impact dates

  1. World Autism Awareness Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2, 2024 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 more welcoming and inclusive communities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 2, 2024 as World Autism Awareness Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Budget request for $150 billion over next decade for disability services
  • Ongoing implementation of Kevin and Avonte's Law reauthorization training programs

Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation describes past and ongoing policy actions but creates no new binding obligations; budget request is aspirational and requires Congressional action
  • Reference to 'my Budget' and past legislative achievements conflates presidential proclamation authority with separate legislative and administrative processes
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