ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – If you’ve recently passed by the center of our Star City, you may have noticed two landmarks lit up light blue. This is not a coincidence, but a way to represent autism awareness and acceptance.“We wanted a powerful visual to really to recognize and celebrate acceptance,” said Zenith Barrett, regional advancement officer for VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment.
To kick off Autism Acceptance Month, VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment, partnered with the Wells Fargo Tower and Berglund Center. Both landmarks will be lit blue through April 9.
“We really wanted to say, what can we do differently? As we embark on 30 years, it’s an opportunity for us to honor the history, honor the legacies, but also looking ahead at the future,” said Barrett.
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VIA serves about 120 students and families in Roanoke, offering year-round school programs and adult services designed to help individuals thrive…