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The Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Autism Action Partnership will collaborate on a Virtual Light It Up Blue! celebration on April 2.
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\nThis year marks the 13th anniversary of World Autism Awareness Day. Locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, thousands of buildings and other landmarks will be “lit up blue” to mark the day and in recognition and celebration of the autism community. Buildings that will be lit up blue in Nebraska will include, but not be limited to, the Nebraska State Capitol, Woodmen Tower, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Desert Dome, Creighton Prep’s Bell Tower, and UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute, Hope Tower and 42nd St. walkway.
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\nThe organizations will be sharing information, photos, videos on social media throughout the day. There will also be a Facebook LIVE event and contests. All members of the community are encourage to join in the fun using #LIUB2020. You can show your support by sharing how you “light it up blue!” Wear a blue T-shirt, share a message, take a picture next to a building that is lit blue – show your support.
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\nPlease be sure to follow MMI and AAP social media accounts for more information regarding all the ways you can celebrate with us.
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\nMunroe-Meyer Institute Social Media:<\/strong>
\nMMI<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Flickr<\/a>
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\nAutism Action Partnership Social Media:<\/strong>
\nAAP<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Instagram<\/a>
\nWe are <\/em>Nebraska Medicine<\/a><\/em> and <\/em>UNMC<\/a><\/em>. <\/em>Our mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.<\/em>
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