• April 10, 2026

Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month

Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month

Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month 1024 538 Colton Lucas

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) recognizes and celebrates Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month and looks forward to the 5th annual Sirens of Silence community event, A Special Day with First Responders, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the City of Pomona.

In partnership with the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center (SG/PRC), this year’s event will welcome families who have loved ones with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as neurodivergent individuals to meet and engage with public safety partners, health agencies, and community partners – like the California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles County Department Aging and Disabilities, Pomona Police Department, Falck, and Western University of Health Sciences, to name a few.

Individuals of all ages will have the opportunity to see and interact with representatives from each of these wonderful agencies, as well as their apparatus/equipment and gear, in a sensory-friendly space. The entire community is welcome to attend. For additional information, click here.

The LACoFD’s award-winning Sirens of Silence program promotes ASD and neurodiversity, education, and inclusion through training and extensive free resources available on our website.