A Campaign To Transform Local Resident's Art into Postage Stamp

Brian Mannion, of Port Washington, created artwork that may become the official USPS stamp for autism awareness. The effort is being spearheaded by the social action platform, Change.org. 

Mannion, who has autism, attends the the Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism Adult Program in Commack.

His artwork features an outline of the United States filled in with multi-colored puzzle pieces, – a universal symbol for autism. Change.org found Mannion's design fitting because it "represents autism organizations throughout the United States that do vital work to spread awareness and enhance the lives of those living with autism and their families," according to the organization's website. 

"Creating a commemorative stamp that is not specific to any one group, but reflects the universal symbol for autism, would honor all of those who are both fighting to find a cure and living with this condition," the organization states.

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One in 88 children, has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disorder affectes one in 54 boys, the CDC says, and one in 252 girls.

Change.org is asking the USPS to commemorate autism awareness with an official USPS stamp. The organization has also created an online petition and asks everyone to ask their governement representives to contact the U.S. postmaster general for support. Learn more.