Inkanyiso Special School – Blue, the colour of Autism awareness
According to the Official South African Government Online Site (www.gov.za), World Autism Awareness Day shines a light on autism as a growing global health crisis.
Inkanyiso Special School celebrated World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on Friday, April 24, by wearing blue, the colour which represents Autism awareness.
According to the Official South African Government Online Site (www.gov.za), World Autism Awareness Day shines a light on autism as a growing global health crisis.
Part of this day is the Light It Up Blue campaign, where over 160 countries worldwide get involved in the awareness campaign by lighting up landmarks, buildings and cities all around the world.
The South African public is encouraged to shine blue lights, hoist blue flags and wear blue clothes as a symbol of solidarity with persons with autism and their families’ struggles to be recognised as equal citizens.
Activities surrounding the day help to increase and develop world knowledge of autism and stress the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention.
Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
