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Natchitoches proclaims April 2025 as Autism Awareness Month; April 12 event set at City Park
Summary
Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. read and council adopted Proclamation 23 of 2025 declaring April 2, 2025 World Autism Day and April 2025 Autism Awareness Month; a community event organized by Mu Omega Zeta is scheduled for April 12 at City Park from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Natchitoches City Council on March 24 adopted Proclamation 23 of 2025 declaring April 2, 2025, World Autism Day and April 2025 Autism Awareness Month in the city.
Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. read the proclamation noting autism spectrum disorder'statistics and the role of local organizations in outreach. Mayor Williams said the city has installed its first inclusive play set at Richardson Park and encouraged families and visitors to make use of inclusive facilities.
Bridal Briscoe, who identified herself and spoke for Mu Omega Zeta, thanked the council and said the chapter's Autism Awareness Day will be held April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at City Park. Briscoe described autism as one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities and said the event aims to bring awareness to families in the community.
The council recorded a roll-call vote in favor of adopting the proclamation; members voting "yes" were Eli, Nelson, Smith, Harrington and P.T. Members and attendees asked for a photo if the proclamation passed.
The city and organizers said they would publicize the event through the city website, social media and the GoNatchitoches app.
