Douglasville Will Light It Up Blue

The Douglasville City Council proclaimed April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day in the city of Douglasville at Monday night's city council meeting. Chris Womack, Douglasville Police Chief agreed that the new Public Safety and Municipal Court Building will be lit up with blue lights on April 1 and 2 to draw attention to the crisis of Autism.

The fountain in the center of Historic Downtown Douglasville will also be lit up blue. All residents of Douglasville are encouraged to participate by lighting up their own home or business to commemorate the fourth annual United Nations World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month.

This is a disorder that affects 1 in every 110 children and 1 in 70 boys around the world, according to Autism Speaks.

"World Autism Awareness Day is to inform the general public about the global health crisis of Autism, stress the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention and to celebrate the unique qualities and talents of individuals with Autism," Councilman Roy Mims read in a statement at the Monday night meeting.

To check out the highlights video put together from World Autism Awareness Day 2010, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxqPyhKtkQs.