Autism Speaks celebrates Light It Up Blue #LIUB along with the international autism community, in commemoration of the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day.
In honor of people with autism worldwide, iconic landmarks, hotels, sporting venues, concert halls, museums, schools, universities, bridges, retail stores, and thousands of homes will light blue beginning on April 2!
Light It Up Blue (LIUB)
Light Homes, Businesses, Schools, and Landmarks Blue
- Change outdoor or indoor white bulbs to blue bulbs.
- Tint windows with blue gel sheets
- Cover existing fixtures with blue gel filters
- Project the Autism Speaks puzzle piece or Light It Up Blue logo on walls or buildings
Wear Blue
- Ask family, friends, coworkers, and staff to wear blue (ties, scarfs, shirts, etc.)
- Supply Autism Speaks lapel pins, bracelets, or other blue accessories to wear during the month of April.
Post Blue
- Personalize your LIUB Selfie Sign to tell us where you Light It Up Blue
- Post your photos on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, or Flickr with the hashtag #LIUB to be a part of the global autism awareness movement!
- Turn your website blue with our Site It Up Blue kit or add the Light It Up Blue logo with a link to autismspeaks.org/liub
- Turn your Facebook or Twitter profile picture blue
- Tweet autism facts with the hashtag #LIUB
Raise Awareness with Blue
- Distribute information about autism, World Autism Awareness Day, and Light It Up Blue in your establishment, neighborhood, or company.
- Invite a local Autism Speaks representative to speak to your staff, school, or town about autism and the Light It Up Blue campaign.
- Reach out to local media to let the community know about your great work for the autism community and your support of autism speaks!