Proc 9250ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9250

World Autism Awareness Day, 2015

This proclamation designates April 2, 2015, as World Autism Awareness Day, recognizing individuals with autism spectrum disorder and encouraging Americans to learn about autism and support affected individuals and families. It highlights existing policy supports including the Affordable Care Act's pre-existing condition protections, autism screening coverage, and the Autism CARES Act of 2014, but issues no new binding directives or programs.

Impact dates

  1. World Autism Awareness Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2, 2015 as World Autism Awareness Day
  • Encourage all Americans to learn more about autism and support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 2, 2015 as World Autism Awareness Day

Near term (90d)

Long term

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9250: World Autism Awareness Day, 2015 · Executive Orders