Las Vegas Sign Lit Blue for Autism Awareness Month

The iconic landmark honored the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation–Ackerman Center's support for families affected by autism.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:21pm

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The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was illuminated in blue on Wednesday to recognize Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and the contributions of the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation–Ackerman Center in providing resources and early intervention support for families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Southern Nevada.

Why it matters

Lighting up the iconic Las Vegas sign in blue is a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about autism and show the community's commitment to understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their loved ones. As the only multidisciplinary autism center in Nevada, the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation–Ackerman Center plays a vital role in serving families regardless of their ability to pay.

The details

Clark County Commissioner April Becker hosted a special ceremony at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign to honor Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. The landmark was illuminated in blue to recognize the contributions of the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation–Ackerman Center and to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder, which affects 1 in 31 people in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • The ceremony took place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

April Becker

Clark County Commissioner who hosted the ceremony at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation–Ackerman Center

The only multidisciplinary autism center in Nevada that provides critical resources and early intervention support for families affected by autism spectrum disorder.

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What they’re saying

“Each April, Clark County has the honor of shining a light — quite literally — on a cause that touches so many of our families across Southern Nevada.”

— April Becker, Clark County Commissioner

“By illuminating this iconic landmark in blue, we reaffirm our community's commitment to understanding, acceptance and support for every individual on the autism spectrum and the loved ones who champion them every day.”

— April Becker, Clark County Commissioner

The takeaway

The lighting of the Las Vegas sign in blue serves as a powerful symbol of the community's support for individuals with autism and their families, highlighting the important work of the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation–Ackerman Center in providing essential resources and services.