World Autism Awareness Day 2020
Today, (Thursday 2nd April) is the thirteenth annual World Autism Awareness Day, whereby we all come together to recognise and celebrate the rights of people with Autism.
Hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities all around the world are coming together today, to Light It Up Blue in recognition of people with autism and those who love and support them. Autism-friendly events and educational activities will take place throughout April, aiming to increase the understanding and acceptance of people with autism as well as to foster worldwide support and inspire a kinder, more inclusive world.
The rights of persons with autism must be taken into account in the formulation of all responses to the COVID-19 virus. So, on this World Autism Awareness Day, let us all stand together, support each other and show our solidarity for people with autism. Find out more here.
See how our network have been showing their support below:
Fundación Getafe CF
#DiaMundialAutismo! Fundación Getafe CF wants everyone to join them in showing their support and solidarity to people with autism by lighting their balconies blue at 9:00 p.m tonight and by spreading awareness using #LIUB.
🥰Hoy en el #DiaMundialAutismo desde el @GetafeCF queremos mostrar nuestro apoyo y solidaridad con las personas con trastorno del espectro autista iluminando nuestros balcones a las 21,00 😀🤳 #LIUB #Supporterofeachother #morethanfootball https://t.co/1knBfJWMYp pic.twitter.com/03uEQBL35V
— Fundación Getafe CF (@fundacionGTF) April 2, 2020
Everton
Tonight, Everton FC will be lighting up Goodison Park royal blue for two important reasons. The first reason is to honour the NHS workers as they tirelessly continue their efforts on the frontline of the battle against the coronavirus outbreak. And, the second reason is to shine a light on World Autism Awareness Day 2020, as part of a week-long plan of action from the National Autistic Society [NAS] to spread awareness and increase acceptance of autism. Everton in the Community has also shared a video of one of their female disability team participants, who shares an important message! #StaySafe (see below).
Wearing 🔵 for the Blues, @NHSuk and #AutismAwarenessWeek.
💙 Listen to Rachel, an #EitC participant who plays for our female disability team. #StayHomeSaveLives #LightItUpBlueforAutism pic.twitter.com/odPNOEJdAe
— Everton in the Community (@EITC) April 1, 2020
Rangers
Rangers have shown their support for all of the participants who regularly attend their Autism Friendly Football sessions!
Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay!
We wish we were celebrating with our amazing Autism Friendly Football participants, but will hopefully see you all soon! 💙 pic.twitter.com/52nR3JlB6x
— Rangers Charity (@RFC_Charity) April 2, 2020
UEFA Foundation For Children
Our partner, UEFA Foundation For Children followed up on a project they supported back in 2015 to improve communication for autistic children. On the video linked below, you can see how technology has helped to improve the children’s day-to-day lives.
In 2015, we supported a project run by @FIRAHandicap to improve communication for autistic children.
L’Oiseau Blanc school invited us in to see how technology can improve the children’s day-to-day lives. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay pic.twitter.com/OOqSvuXb86— UEFA Foundation (@UEFA_Foundation) April 2, 2020
Club Brugge
#WereldAutismeDag! Club Brugge Foundation are showing their support by celebrating its ‘Voetbalkraks’ team. The club’s Autism Football Team get the opportunity to play football at their favourite Club every week. The Foundation has said that the players cannot wait to get back to their sessions once football returns!
Op deze #WereldAutismeDag vieren we de spelertjes van onze Voetbalkraks, het auti-⚽team van @ClubBrugge
Ook zij kijken uit naar het moment dat ze opnieuw kunnen genieten van hun geliefde voetbaltrainingen! #NoHeartNoGlory #AutismAwarenessDay pic.twitter.com/0eMt7Gne6I— Club Brugge Foundation (@ClubBruggeFound) April 2, 2020
Here are some ways you can ‘Light It Up Blue’ and show your support this #WorldAutismAwarenessDay2020!
Malmö FF – Autism awareness campaign
