Join me Thursday, April 18th at 6 pm for our monthly ‘pitch-in’ dinner and meeting. CalCoDem HQ, 812 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201.
Nathan Young – a disability and Autism advocate. Nathan writes, runs social media, does podcasts, creates presentations, and does photography and videography work on his website Geek Alabama. On the Geek Alabama site, he does everything from geeky/nerdy talk, news talk, politics talk, events coverage, reviews, recipes, community coverage, promotions, charity coverage, music coverage, disability coverage, and many more topics. He has also been featured with articles and interviews on many TV shows, movies, and shows on streaming services.
Nathan has covered numerous highly regarded events in Alabama, Georgia, and around the country and has taken thousands of pictures and videos that are shared widely on social media. And on social media, Nathan has a great number of followers that enjoys his latest updates including new posts, pictures, videos, podcasts, and more.
Nathan was featured on the A&E TV show “The Employables” in 2019. Nathan is on the Autism Spectrum and is often looked upon for advice and thoughts from many in the disability community.
Among the coverage on Geek Alabama he provides, Nathan enjoys road geeking, train geeking, cooking, watching cartoons, and pets/animals. Nathan is also a major road and infrastructure geek. His major talent is drawing roads. #Aspie proud! #ASD
April marks Autism Awareness Month—a time to come together in support of individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Let’s use this month to celebrate the progress of those facing ASD and recognize how far we have yet to go in providing adequate resources for them. Here are some interesting facts about the history of Autism Awareness Month:
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HISTORY FACT # 1: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH STARTED IN APRIL 1970
Autism Awareness Month was founded in April 1970 by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., a psychologist and autism researcher. He chose the month of April to coincide with his son’s birthday, as well as the start of spring—a time for new beginnings.
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HISTORY FACT # 2: PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WAS THE FIRST TO ISSUE AN OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION REGARDING AUTISM
In April 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued the first presidential proclamation declaring April as National Autism Awareness Month. This was significant progress and began a new era of awareness, which opened opportunities for people with autism to live fuller and more productive lives.
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HISTORY FACT # 3: THE PUZZLE PIECE BECOMES A SYMBOL OF POWER FOR THE AUTISM COMMUNITY
The Puzzle Piece has become an internationally recognized symbol of power, strength, hope, and unity for those affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The puzzle piece was first introduced in 1963 by the National Autistic Society as part of their logo. The Puzzle Piece symbolizes the complexity of ASDs and reminds us that we are all interconnected.
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HISTORY FACT # 4: AUTISM SPEAKS STEPS UP IN 2004
Autism Speaks is a global organization that works tirelessly to educate and support individuals living with autism. In 2004, they launched the Light It Up Blue campaign to bring awareness to autism. The goal was simple: get everyone worldwide—from businesses and schools to homes and public places—to light up blue in honor of Autism Awareness Month.
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HISTORY FACT # 5: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH GOES GLOBAL
In recent years, Autism Awareness Month has become an international event. More countries are joining the cause to raise autism awareness and increase the acceptance of individuals with ASDs. This is a powerful step forward in creating a brighter future for children living with autism worldwide.
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