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 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026