Autism Acceptance Month

13 April 2026

Autism Acceptance Month takes place every April. Campaigns now emphasise acceptance rather than simply awareness – promoting inclusion and understanding; celebrating neurodiversity; and challenging barriers in workplaces, education, and communities.

Organisations use this month to encourage learning, start conversations, and take practical action – from improving autism understanding in the workplace to creating environments where autistic people feel respected, safe, and able to thrive.

The month includes World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April

For more information, visit National Autistic Society – World Autism Acceptance Month

Useful Websites & Resources

Understanding Autism

Autism Understood - myth busting common misconceptions about autism

Austica - the UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity

What Do We Mean by Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence? – New Short Film Launch - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales |

Have a look at the courses available on iDev - Welcome! - iDev

In the workplace

Confidently Supporting Neurodivergent Talent – watch here

Disability Confident – Autism and Neurodiversity Toolkit Wales

Managing neurodiversity in the workplace - CMI

Inclusive Employers - Autism inclusion in the workplace

Guide for managers - Employment Autism

Local information

Diagnostic Assessments for Autism - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Vale of Glamorgan Council - Integrated Autism Service

Abl drop-in session

We are excited to let you know that Abl will be having a drop-in session at Dinas Powys Library on 27 April 2026 between 12pm and 1pm

Abl leads and other members will be there to say hello or have a chat.

This will not be a formal meeting – you are welcome to just pop in and say hello or have a longer break with us. Bring a friend / colleague for support or come alone, we will be happy to see you!

How to find us:

 

 

 

 

 

 

This image shows the parking spaces by Bethesda Chapel with the library on the far right.

 

 

 

 

 

This image shows the entrance to the library. The library is on the right of the picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is what the library looks like - when you get to the library, let the friendly staff at the desk know you are here for the Abl drop-in and they’ll direct you through.

 

 

 

 

Abl Teams Channels

Come and join the conversation in Abl’s Teams channels:

Abl - General | Abl - TEAMS | Microsoft Teams

Abl - training and learning opportunities | Abl - TEAMS | Microsoft Teams

Abl - recommendations | Abl - TEAMS | Microsoft Teams

Make sure you adjust your notification settings so you get notified about new posts. 

To do this, go to the three little dots on the right-hand side at the top of the Teams channel and select ‘Channel Notifications’. Select ‘Show in Activity’ or ‘Show in Activity and banner’.