Autism Speaks Official Blog

The countdown is on to April 1st! World Autism Awareness Month is in reach and we are so excited to Light It Up Blue! Every day, leading up to the big day we’ll post highlights, a special interview and much more!

Who’s Lighting It Up Blue?

More than 500 buildings and communities are lighting it up blue! Are you looking to have a family vacation? Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida is going blue and it could be the perfect place!   Visit www.lightitupblue.org to get pledge your support and get involved!

Community Spotlight 

Today’s virtual interview is with Sue H. from Lohrville, La.  Autism Speaks: What are you Lighting Up Blue? Sue H.: My home! AS: Why is this important to you? SH: Why isn’t it important should be the question… My grandson is autistic and I have worked in the field now for 28 years. AS: Wow that’s great! How are you lighting your home? SH: We are going to do it ourselves. I have the bulbs! AS: What other buildings would you like to see lit up? SH: Every home and every business. Are you lighting up blue too? Take this quick and easy survey to tell us how!

Blue Builder of the Day

Reign Voltaire is our Blue Website Builder of the Day! Reign has created this website in honor of his Godson Jeffrey. He has almost reached his goal – let’s help him out!  You can build a Blue website too! Just visit this link and get started!

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