New Albany and Union County celebrate Autism Acceptance Month

In 1972, the Autism Society launched the first annual National Autistic Children’s week, which evolved into Autism Acceptance Month (AAM).

This April, New Albany-Union County is proud to be a part of the Autism Society’s 2021 Autism Acceptance Month with its “Celebrate Differences” campaign.

#CelebrateDifferences focuses on providing information and resources for communities to be more aware of autism, promote acceptance, and be more inclusive in everyday life.

New Albany-Union County will #CelebrateDifferences this month by:

• New Albany’s office of Community Development will post on New Albany’s social media platforms with #CelebrateDifferences and #LightItUpBlue.
• Mayor Tim Kent will declare April 2021 Autism Acceptance Month.
• Union County Supervisors will “Light It Up Blue” at the Courthouse.
• New Albany Light Gas and Water will “Light It Up Blue” at the Trailhead Plaza.

King Therapies will host free training on Tuesday, April 6, for local and surrounding area law enforcement agencies. Contact them at 662-598-2050 for more information.

New Albany Main Street, Union County Library, and King Therapies will host an Autism Acceptance Walk and on Saturday, April 24, at 10 a.m. This is a free, fun, short walk. Cookies and a craft will follow. Everyone is encouraged to deck themselves out in blue!

For more information about Autism Acceptance Month, contact New Albany’s office of Community Development at 662-534-3438 or email visitnewalbany@gmail.com.