Legislation Details

File #: 26-068    Name: Autism Acceptance Month Proclamation
Type: Proclamation Status: Filed
File created: 4/7/2026 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 4/23/2026 Final action: 4/23/2026
Title: A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS "AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH."
Indexes: Autism Acceptance, Proclamation
Attachments: 1. PROCLAMATION-Autism Acceptance Month April 2026

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A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS “AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH.”

 

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BACKGROUND:

The City of Coconut Creek joins with community partners in recognizing April 2026 as “Autism Acceptance Month” to raise public awareness, promote acceptance, and support community members affected by autism to achieve the highest quality of life.

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.