    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9858 of April 1, 2019

    World Autism Awareness Day, 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    On World Autism Awareness Day, we honor the millions of Americans living
    with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who, in spite of the challenges
    they may face, continue to make extraordinary contributions to their
    families, their communities, our Nation, and the world. We also express
    our sincere appreciation to the families, friends, medical
    professionals, and caregivers who help Americans with ASD pursue the
    American Dream.
    As a Nation, we must continue to support Americans with ASD. My
    Administration has worked to fund cutting-edge research, optimize health
    systems, and enhance available resources and treatments that will
    benefit people with ASD. Ongoing Federal research efforts to understand
    the health and development of children with ASD have recently expanded
    to include adolescents and young adults, thereby advancing our knowledge
    of ASD beyond childhood. Additionally, our economic policies have
    created the lowest unemployment rate in history for Americans with
    disabilities, and recent Federal investments in apprenticeship programs
    for individuals with ASD will help provide more pathways to stable
    employment.
    Ensuring the safety of all Americans with ASD is a priority of my
    Administration. Last year, I was pleased to sign into law Kevin and
    Avonte's Law, which expands the existing Federal emergency alert program
    to include people with ASD and other cognitive disorders who may wander
    from safety. This legislation also authorizes funding for tracking
    technologies and specialized training for caregivers to help prevent and
    respond to instances of wandering. These investments will help put
    concerned families at ease, reduce the risk of tragedies, and improve
    the quality of life for individuals with ASD, their families, and
    caregivers.
    Today, we celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of Americans with ASD
    and reaffirm our commitment to work together to ensure that every member
    of our society is afforded equal opportunities to reach their full
    potential.

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    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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, 2019, as
    World Autism Awareness Day. I call upon all Americans to learn more
    about the signs of autism to improve early diagnosis, understand the
    challenges faced by individuals with autism, and find ways to support
    those with autism and their families.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April,
    in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the Independence
    of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-third.
    DONALD J. TRUMP