Light it up blue, y'all!

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day - or, if you prefer, Autism Acceptance Day - sanctioned by the United Nations. How cool is that? Today, buildings and landmarks around the world, from Australia to Dubai, will be beautifully lit in blue to celebrate the fantastic people all around us. Wear blue, put blue light bulbs in your windows, and see below for more ideas!

• * Wear your Autism Speaks puzzle piece pin every day throughout the month of April, and tell people about autism if they ask about it. To purchase your pin and other Light It Up Blue items, visit shop.autismspeaks.org.
  
  * Print this poster and hang it in your office. Or draw one!
  
  
• * Wear blue clothing and ask your friends, co-workers and schools to wear blue too.
  Take a group photo and upload it to www.lightitupblue.org to join our challenge. (Do it any day in April if it's too late today.)
  
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  * Purchase blue light bulbs and replace your outdoor lighting with these blue bulbs. Or, simply put a lamp in the window like we did!
  
  
  
  
• * Buy a Light It Up Blue yard sign to show your support throughout your community.
  
  * Visit www.lightitupblue.org and download the free Light It Up Blue iPhone application to add your photos to the Light It Up Blue website and to see participating buildings.
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• * Change your Facebook profile picture to the Light It Up Blue logo and tag at least 10 of your friends. Update your Facebook status to read “Light It Up Blue to shine a light on autism.”
  
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  * Post on your blog about how you are “lighting it up blue” to raise autism awareness and educate the general public about autism spectrum disorders. Celebrate your loved one affected by autism by telling a brief story about his/her recent accomplishments or how that person has impacted your life.
  
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  * Tweet facts about autism and use the hashtag #LIUB. 
  
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  * Add the Light It Up Blue logo to your e-mail signature and type your e-mails in blue font throughout the month of April.
  

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