[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 2014)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 18985-18986]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07816]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 9098 of April 1, 2014

                
World Autism Awareness Day, 2014

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Each year, people across the globe take time to 
                recognize the millions of people living on the autism 
                spectrum, including 1 out of every 68 American 
                children. Americans with autism contribute to all 
                aspects of society and are an essential thread in the 
                diverse tapestry of our Nation. On World Autism 
                Awareness Day, we offer our support and respect to all 
                those on the autism spectrum.

                Because our whole Nation benefits when Americans with 
                autism succeed, we must ensure our health care and 
                education systems work for them. Thanks to the 
                Affordable Care Act, insurers can no longer deny 
                coverage to people because they have autism, and new 
                plans must cover preventive services--including autism 
                and developmental screenings--at no out-of-pocket cost 
                to parents. My Administration remains committed to 
                eliminating discrimination against students with autism 
                and to giving schools the resources to help them hone 
                unique talents, overcome difficult challenges, and 
                prepare for bright futures.

                We must also do more to improve our understanding of 
                the autism spectrum, which is why I was proud to sign 
                legislation that continued critical investments in 
                research, early detection, and support services for 
                children and adults with autism. Last year, I launched 
                the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative 
                Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, a program that 
                aims to revolutionize our understanding of the human 
                mind. By unlocking new knowledge of the brain, we can 
                pave the way for myriad medical breakthroughs, 
                including a greater appreciation for the science of 
                autism.

                What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold 
                together the most diverse Nation on earth. Today, let 
                us celebrate our differences--but let us also 
                acknowledge our responsibilities to each other and move 
                forward as one.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim April 2, 2014, World 
                Autism Awareness Day. I encourage all Americans to 
                learn more about autism and what they can do to support 
                individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                first day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2014-07816
Filed 4-4-14; 8:45 am]
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