Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".
H. Res. 752 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating September 19, 2025, as “Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day.” The resolution frames autism as a neurodivergent condition and highlights significant racial disparities in diagnosis, treatment, access to care, and experiences within medical and educational systems for Black autistic individuals. It calls on Americans to celebrate the day by raising awareness of these inequities, promoting understanding and inclusion, amplifying Black autistic voices, and advocating for justice and equity. The resolution additionally emphasizes that true acceptance includes culturally competent care, addressing biases, building community, and ensuring ongoing resources and opportunities into adulthood. It is a symbolic expression of support and does not create new programs or funding by itself.
Key Points
- 1The resolution designates support for September 19, 2025, as “Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day.”
- 2It identifies racial disparities in autism diagnosis and treatment for Black individuals, including misdiagnosis, late diagnosis, underdiagnosis, and underrepresentation in research.
- 3It urges Americans to celebrate the day by raising awareness, promoting understanding and inclusion, amplifying Black autistic voices, and advocating for justice and equity.
- 4It asserts that genuine acceptance requires culturally competent health care, challenging biases, community building, and equitable access to resources and opportunities.
- 5It notes that autism is a lifelong condition and calls for sustained resources and acceptance for Black autistic individuals into adulthood, framing neurological differences as natural variations to be celebrated.