OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – The Americans for Autism Advocacy Foundation (AFAA-F) issues the following statement celebrating the 2026 edition of World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month:

“Every American diagnosed with Autism has a life with value. The 2026 theme of World Autism Awareness Day is Every Life Has Value. From improving job opportunities to ensuring improved health care access, we improve the value of every neurodivergent American beyond World Autism Awareness Day. The Americans for Autism Advocacy Foundation encourages every American from coast to coast to see the value of acceptance in anyone diagnosed with Autism. Let us work together to ensure today and every day neurodivergent Americans can live with the same opportunities as their neurotypical peers.”