That the House of Representatives—
expresses support for the designation of “Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day”;
encourages all Americans to celebrate Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day by—
raising awareness about the inequalities facing Black autistic individuals;
promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of Black autistic individuals;
reinforcing the importance of amplifying the voices of Black autistic individuals; and
advocating for justice and equity for Black autistic individuals;
recognizes that acceptance for Black autistic individuals is essential;
recognizes that true acceptance for Black autistic individuals means culturally competent care, challenging existing biases, building community, and providing equitable access to resources and opportunities;
recognizes that autism does not end after childhood, and resources and acceptance are needed for Black autistic individuals into adulthood; and
recognizes that neurological differences, like autism, are natural variations in the human experience, and those variations should be celebrated.