The District of Sechelt went blue Friday night in support of World Autism Awareness Day.
On the evenings of April 1 and 2, prominent buildings across North America and the world turned their lights blue to raise awareness for autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, April 2.
This year, the tower at the District of Sechelt/Sechelt Library Building participated in this event along with international landmarks like the Empire State Building in New York and the Opera House in Sydney Australia. The blue tower lights came on at dusk on the evening of April 1 and remained on until daybreak on April 2.
For the past four years in early April, autism organizations around the world celebrate Autism Awareness Day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. More information on the "Autism Speaks -Light It Up Blue" campaign can be found at www.lightitupblue.org.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental neurological disorder characterized by deficits in social behavior and communication, and a restricted range of activities. ASD transcends social, cultural and geographic boundaries. At least 1 in 110 individuals is affected with ASD. The 'Autism Speaks' campaign's international priorities are to increase autism awareness and support research collaboration around the world to improve the quality of life for individuals with ASD and their families.
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