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Proc 9098ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9098

World Autism Awareness Day, 2014

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 2, 2014 as World Autism Awareness Day, encouraging Americans to learn about autism and support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. It highlights existing policy achievements including Affordable Care Act protections for autism coverage and the BRAIN Initiative, but creates no new mandates or programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 18985

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 79 FR 18985

    Federal Register PDF

  3. World Autism Awareness Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2, 2014 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 April 2, 2014 as World Autism Awareness Day

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • Document references ACA protections and BRAIN Initiative but these are pre-existing policies, not new commitments; vague on whether any follow-through is expected beyond awareness-raising
Proclamation 9098: World Autism Awareness Day, 2014 · Executive Orders