Roanoke-area events planned for World Autism Day Web Staff March 23, 2018 1 minute read “Light It Up Blue” World Autism Day is one week from Monday on April 2nd. Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center is hosting a series of events to educate the public. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: “March for Our Lives” gun reform event planned for Roanoke regionNext: Griffith, Garrett voted against budget bill Trump signed Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026