Question 14538 — people with disabilities

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Mr. Pierre-Yves Cadalen draws the attention of the Minister of Health, Families, Autonomy and People with Disabilities to the day of April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, and particularly the choice of symbols for this day. On the website of the Ministry of Disability, the page for April 2 was updated in 2026. It is written: “On April 2, everyone is therefore invited to make a simple and symbolic gesture which demonstrates the acceptance of diversity by wearing a blue ribbon, blue clothing or, another option, sharing a blue selfie on your social networks with #TousEnBleu. Inspired by the “Light it up blue” initiative of the American association Autism Speaks, many monuments and equipment will be illuminated in blue to show their support for this awareness day. The deputy wonders about this symbolism and about the adaptation, in France, of the proposal of this American association generally criticized by autistic people themselves. Indeed, this organization has long presented autism as a tragedy. Most of its funds were directed toward scientific research to find a way to “cure” and “eradicate” autism. Even today, the majority of its funding is not directly directed towards support and consideration for autistic people. Autism speaks is not administered or hosted by autistic people and in fact speaks for those affected. Their symbol, the puzzle piece, raises just as many questions. He implies that autistic people are incomplete or missing something. This symbol was, again, chosen without consultation or consent. So, he asks him if this relay of the American campaign Autism speaks could not be replaced by a campaign on acceptance designed by autistic people themselves.

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1. 21 April 2026

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