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Port Jefferson Students 'Light it Up Blue'

Port Jefferson Middle School students and staff took part in World Autism Awareness Day.

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PORT JEFFERSON, NY - From Port Jefferson School District: Port Jefferson Middle School students and staff took part in World Autism Awareness Day when they shared their support and acceptance of autism by wearing blue.

The students were inspired by one another to celebrate the diversity of the global community and to help strengthen the message that speaks out against discrimination.

“We had a great turnout,” special education teacher Christina Carlson said.

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