“Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".”
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This section expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day and encourages Americans to celebrate it by (1) raising awareness about inequalities facing Black autistic individuals, (2) promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of Black autistic individuals, (3) amplifying the voices of Black autistic individuals, and (4) advocating for justice and equity for Black autistic individuals. The section recognizes that (1) acceptance for Black autistic individuals is essential, (2) true acceptance means culturally competent care, challenging existing biases, building community, and providing equitable access to resources and opportunities, (3) autism does not end after childhood and resources and acceptance are needed into adulthood, and (4) neurological differences like autism are natural variations in the human experience that should be celebrated.