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Proc 8795ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8795

World Autism Awareness Day, 2012

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In simple terms

This proclamation declares April 2, 2012 as World Autism Awareness Day, recognizing autism spectrum disorders as a growing public health issue. It highlights existing administration efforts including the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act, Affordable Care Act coverage requirements, Department of Education investments, and federally funded research, while encouraging Americans to learn more about autism and support affected individuals and families.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 20501

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 20501

    Federal Register PDF

  3. World Autism Awareness Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2, 2012 as World Autism Awareness Day
  • Encourage all Americans to learn more about autism and support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2012

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references prior legislative actions (Combating Autism Reauthorization Act, Affordable Care Act) but these are cited as context, not directives triggered by this proclamation
  • No new funding or policy mandates are created by this proclamation itself
Proclamation 8795: World Autism Awareness Day, 2012 · Executive Orders