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Proclamation 9858

World Autism Awareness Day, 2019

This proclamation designates April 2, 2019 as World Autism Awareness Day, honoring Americans with autism spectrum disorder and calling for public awareness of autism signs, early diagnosis, and support for individuals and families. It highlights administration efforts including Kevin and Avonte's Law for emergency alerts and tracking technologies, and notes economic policies and apprenticeship programs for individuals with disabilities.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 13793

Impact dates

  1. World Autism Awareness Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • proclaim April 2, 2019 as World Autism Awareness Day
  • call upon all Americans to learn more about signs of autism
  • call upon all Americans to improve early diagnosis
  • call upon all Americans to understand challenges faced by individuals with autism
  • call upon all Americans to find ways to support those with autism and their families

Timeline

Immediate

  • April 2, 2019 designated as World Autism Awareness Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references past legislative and policy achievements (Kevin and Avonte's Law, economic policies, apprenticeship programs) but creates no new obligations; actual implementation depends on separate appropriations and agency actions not specified here
  • Vague 'call upon all Americans' language lacks enforcement mechanism or funding
Proclamation 9858: World Autism Awareness Day, 2019 · Executive Orders