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AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH FLAG RAISING 2023

April 4, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The flyer is royal blue. There is an autism ribbon with puzzle pieces missing. The Autism is in rainbow colors with all the information for the event listed down the middle of the page,

The City of Jersey CityMayor Steven Fulop, the Municipal Council Office and the Office of Cultural Affairs were proud and honored to recognize The Whole Spectrum Autism Foundation, Smile Pre School Nursery and Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) during the 2nd Autism Awareness Flag Raising Ceremony held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. 

 The Whole Spectrum Autism Foundation is a New Jersey nonprofit organization that promotes Autism acceptance, encourages community inclusion, and advocates for families seeking help with their children, especially adults who have aged out of existing schools and programs.

 Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States today. Fostering worldwide support annually, World Autism Awareness throughout April will focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism.

 The night time “Light it Up Blue” campaign held in Newark Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City for the last 8 years calls for people to wear blue to promote autism awareness. Blue is also the organization’s primary color, and is associated with a calm feeling and acceptance in an otherwise loud and busy world for people on the spectrum.

We urge all residents of the City of Jersey City to educate themselves about the needs and challenges facing those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and to celebrate the unique talents and skills of people with special needs.

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Date:
April 4, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Venue

City Hall Balcony
280 Grove St.
Jersey City, NJ 07302 United States
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Phone
(201) 547-4900
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