 Partners for youth with disabilities, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Aspire, partnered to celebrate autism awareness and acceptance day at Boston's Prudential Center. We know that the autism rate is spiking for unknown reasons, but that has allowed programs like PYD and Aspire and Blue Cross Blue Shield to bring services and to bring support and to bring mentoring programs to these young people. The CDC estimates that approximately one in 59 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Partners for youth with disabilities provide award-winning mentoring, inclusion, and career readiness programs for youth with disabilities. I think it's important to acknowledge autism because it's a great thing to learn from. I think these people have a lot of ideas and I think we should learn from them in the future. The event included interactive activities and plenty of cupcakes. People were invited to approach the tables to receive information about the programs. We get a chance to work with the community and spread the awareness around autism and help people understand that this is an important discussion to help bring our associates and people to the workplace. Blue is the color that represents autism awareness and acceptance day, which is intended to promote awareness and draw attention to the tens of thousands facing an autism diagnosis each year. Autism Awareness Day is internationally recognized and brings organizations from all around the world to help aid in research, treatment, and diagnosis for this disease. Coming from Prudential Center, I'm Heather Saltz for BUTV News.