Autism Month is fast approaching! As we count down to World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, learn how you can support our Not invisible campaign.
In 2026, the campaign focuses on ensuring that autistic people and their families have a platform to express their views, concerns, and aspirations in their own words and formats, and influence European decision-makers.
We share community stories and quality data to show the effects of policy and service gaps on autistic people and their families. We aim to raise awareness within the wider community and inform policymakers that concrete changes are needed to protect the rights of autistic people and their families.
This year, you can help us spread the word about autism, get involved, and support our call to action to protect the rights of autistic people and their families.
Check out our campaign toolkit to access all WAAD 2026 resources for free.
Read on for tips, inspiration, and find out all the different ways you can get involved.
Spread the word about autism and support the campaign on social media
Our toolkit contains a selection of campaign materials, including key messages and social media visuals, for you to download and share with your network!
We will be actively posting on our channels during Autism Month and will be releasing new videos from community members on our campaign website and social media – including on our new TikTok channel!
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We encourage you to follow us on all our platforms and reshare our posts to amplify our campaign!
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Don’t hesitate to tag us (@autismeurope) and use the hashtags #AutismNotInvisible #AutismDay2026 in all of your posts. You can add the campaign’s logo and visual identity to your materials.
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You can record a video explaining what “Autism Not Invisible” means to you.
With your help, we can have a real impact on World Autism Day and throughout April to ensure autistic people and their families are visible.
Share your autism story with us!
Are you an autistic person or a family member? You can take part in the campaign by sharing your personal autism story with us or by sharing our call for stories with your network.
We are encouraging community members to openly share their experiences, perspectives, and challenges to advocate for better policies, public services,
and practices that support the rights and quality of life of autistic people. Tell us about the challenges you have faced and the support you have received.
Choose a topic that matters to you and send your contribution in the format you like best:
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Record a short video
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Send a photo or drawing that shows your experience
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Record your voice telling your story
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Write a blog or a short text
Once your material is ready, please fill out this consent form and your materials to communication@autismeurope.org.
Your story can help foster a deeper understanding of autism and guide our advocacy work for a meaningful European Disability Strategy.
Ask your policymakers to take action for the rights of autistic people
Use our template letter to write to your European, national, and local policymakers and ask them to sign our 2026 pledge to advance the rights of autistic people.
You can share our visual with policymakers and encourage them to share it on their social media platforms to mark WAAD 2026 and express their support.
Once your letter is sent, please keep us informed about new signatories so we can highlight them on our campaign website and social media channels.
Share your Autism Month activities with us!
Are you planning an activity to mark World Autism Day? Whether you’re organising an activity in your local community, workplace, school or online, we want to know!
If you host a campaign event with politicians, you can:
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Print our 2026 pledge and manifesto
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Take pictures with policymakers signing the pledge
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Send the photos to us, the media, and post them on social media to build momentum!
Don’t hesitate to write to us at communications@autismeurope.org if you need additional materials or have any questions.