Awareness: Publications and Resources
Summary: This collection features publications on disability awareness, covering topics like accessibility, inclusion, advocacy programs, assistive technology, and key event dates such as Disability Pride Month and International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It includes articles, event announcements, educational materials, and reports that highlight efforts to promote understanding and improve quality of life. These resources can be valuable for individuals with disabilities, seniors, caregivers, educators, and advocates looking to stay informed about awareness campaigns, policy changes, and community initiatives. Whether seeking ways to participate in events or learn about ongoing efforts to advance disability rights, readers will find useful and engaging content.
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| Title of Document | Paper Author | Peer Review | Preface / Postface | Reference Number | Publish Date | Updated / Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Assistive Technology Awareness Day: Purpose, Impact, and Significance | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A015081 | 2025/05/01 | ||
| How to Respectfully Interact with People with Cerebral Palsy | Emily Cowen | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A015073 | 2025/04/15 | ||
| Disability Pride Flag: Meaning, Symbolism, and Community Significance | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A014763 | 2024/05/01 | 2025/04/19 | |
| Global Observance: International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023 | Joseph R. Biden Jr | Yes | DW-A014619 | 2023/12/02 | ||
| The Symbolism and Significance of the White Cane | Usman Afzal | DW-A014575 | 2023/10/14 | |||
| Understanding the Disability Flag: Symbolism, History, and Meaning | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A014116 | 2022/07/25 | 2025/04/19 | |
| Free Distance Aware Posters, Badges, Lanyards | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A014047 | 2022/02/01 | 2025/12/17 | |
| Hidden Disability Symbol: Canada Movement | Laura Brydges | DW-A014014 | 2021/08/15 | 2023/08/28 | ||
| Celebrating All Disabilities | Kathleen M. Cleaver | DW-A014007 | 2021/07/29 | 2021/07/31 | ||
| New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Awareness Week | Hon Carmel Sepuloni | DW-A013965 | 2021/05/11 | |||
| Walker-Warburg Syndrome Awareness Ribbon | Christine McCollum | DW-A013933 | 2021/03/05 | |||
| Cancer Care Adaptations and Innovations Through COVID-19 | Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) | DW-A013918 | 2021/01/20 | 2021/02/04 | ||
| World Cancer Day Awareness | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A013917 | 2021/01/19 | 2021/02/04 | ||
| COVID-19 Awareness Ribbons: Coronavirus Ribbon Designs | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface | DW-A013814 | 2020/04/08 | 2025/02/05 | |
| World Autism Awareness Day with The Brain Broad | Tsara Shelton | DW-A013807 | 2020/04/02 | 2023/10/09 | ||
| Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013734 | 2019/11/09 | 2025/08/23 | |
| UN World Food Safety Day (WFSD) | World Health Organization (WHO) | Yes | DW-A013698 | 2019/06/07 | 2024/08/09 | |
| NAFLD Can Lead to Liver Cancer | Canadian Liver Foundation | DW-A013674 | 2019/03/13 | 2020/03/18 | ||
| Guide to Cancer Awareness Ribbon Colors | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013658 | 2019/02/28 | 2025/05/01 | |
| Disabled Veteran Making Strides by Greshun De Bouse | Greshun De Bouse | DW-A013653 | 2019/02/21 | 2022/06/14 | ||
| U.N. International Awareness and Commemorative Dates | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013598 | 2018/12/20 | 2025/05/01 | |
| U.S. Presidential Proclamation Dates for National Observances | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013599 | 2018/12/20 | 2025/05/01 | |
| Shocking New Video Shows Motor Neurone Disease Devastatingly Fast Effects | MND Association | Yes | DW-A013562 | 2018/09/27 | 2023/10/04 | |
| ISAAC International Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month | International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) | DW-A013560 | 2018/09/27 | 2023/10/08 | ||
| Mood Colors: Meaning and Associations of Color Psychology | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013550 | 2018/09/12 | 2025/02/22 | |
| 1 In 3 People Know Someone with Macular Disease | Macular Society | DW-A013483 | 2018/06/28 | 2018/09/25 | ||
| Global Batten Community Launches International Batten Disease Awareness Day | Global Batten Community | DW-A013460 | 2018/06/09 | 2018/06/18 | ||
| Ads Featuring Diverse Group of People with Disabilities | RespectAbility | DW-A013417 | 2018/04/27 | 2021/11/13 | ||
| Smart Cells Supports Rare Disease Day Feb 28, 2018 with Social Campaign | Smart Cells | DW-A013287 | 2018/02/28 | 2018/03/15 | ||
| NAELA Supports Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) | DW-A013286 | 2018/02/28 | 2018/03/15 | ||
| How #Metoo, Awareness Dates and Social Media Aid Healing | Drexel University | Yes | ✓ Preface | DW-A013265 | 2018/02/19 | 2025/02/06 |
| BC Indigenous Disability Awareness Month | Social Development and Poverty Reduction | Yes | DW-A013063 | 2017/11/02 | 2022/11/18 | |
| World Cerebral Palsy Day: Living With CP | World CP Day | DW-A012881 | 2017/09/19 | 2024/06/11 | ||
| Global Clubfoot Initiative to End Clubfoot Disability | CURE International and The Global Clubfoot Initiative | DW-A012877 | 2017/06/03 | 2023/05/06 | ||
| Cri du Chat Syndrome Awareness Week - Striped Socks Campaign | 5p- Society | DW-A012815 | 2017/04/30 | |||
| Parkinson's Awareness: 200 Years Since The Disease First Identified | University of Bristol | Yes | DW-A012781 | 2017/04/05 | 2023/12/13 | |
| My Sibling Doll : Disability Awareness Educational Dolls | LorettaRose, LLC | DW-A012693 | 2017/02/13 | 2020/03/06 | ||
| October 5: U.S. Veterans Disabled for Life Awareness Day | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A012653 | 2017/01/26 | 2025/08/04 | |
| Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day | Alliance for Aging Research | DW-A012598 | 2017/01/04 | 2017/01/06 | ||
| Antibiotic Awareness: The Battle Against Superbugs | U.S. Army | Yes | ✓ Preface | DW-A012500 | 2016/11/17 | 2025/02/13 |
| Halloween Teal Pumpkin Project for Food Allergy Awareness | Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) | DW-A012411 | 2016/10/07 | 2018/04/30 | ||
| Study Shows Awareness Days Can Drive Public Engagement | San Diego State University | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A012070 | 2016/03/31 | 2025/05/18 |
| World Down Syndrome Day: Down Syndrome in the Workplace | Special & Determined | DW-A012018 | 2016/03/12 | |||
| Heart Failure Awareness Week | AAHFN | DW-A011928 | 2016/02/15 | 2020/11/14 | ||
| International Firms Promote Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations | DW-A011694 | 2015/10/30 | 2020/12/09 | ||
| Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day | BoroughPR Ltd. | DW-A011608 | 2015/09/16 | 2020/09/02 | ||
| People with Disabilities and Suicide Awareness | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A011443 | 2015/06/14 | 2021/08/13 | ||
| Are Health Awareness Days Useful | Drexel University | DW-A011387 | 2015/04/17 | 2016/03/31 | ||
| World Hemophilia Day - Global Online Family Tree Project | World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) | DW-A011386 | 2015/04/15 | 2016/11/06 | ||
| Complete Guide to Awareness Ribbon Colors and Their Causes | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A0276 | 2015/03/09 | 2025/12/13 | |
| Rare Disease Day: Raising Awareness Feb 28-29 | National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A011246 | 2015/02/13 | 2025/12/07 | |
| Peri-Anesthesia Nurses Awareness Week | American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses | DW-A011169 | 2015/01/26 | |||
| Reducing Stigma of Facial Paralysis | Oregon State University | DW-A011144 | 2015/01/21 | 2020/10/22 | ||
| Cytomegalovirus Education and Awareness Research Grants | Stop CMV | DW-A011114 | 2015/01/14 | 2022/03/01 | ||
| NCD International Day of Persons with Disabilities Statement | National Council on Disability | DW-A010936 | 2014/12/03 | 2020/11/14 | ||
| U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Army Medicine Civilian Corps | DW-A010935 | 2014/12/03 | 2018/05/01 | ||
| Falls Prevention Awareness Day: September 23, First Day of Fall | American Occupational Therapy Association | Yes | DW-A010588 | 2014/09/11 | 2024/01/05 | |
| National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month | The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | DW-A010563 | 2014/09/03 | 2016/06/12 | ||
| Over a Million Americans Currently Caring for Recently Wounded Troops | RAND Corporation | DW-A010198 | 2014/04/01 | 2021/08/17 | ||
| Wreaths Across America: Trucking Industry Comes Together to Support Veterans | Truckload Carriers Association | DW-A09996 | 2013/12/13 | |||
| Nitisinone: A Promising Treatment for Black Bone Disease? | AKU Society | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A09876 | 2013/09/14 | 2025/12/01 | |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day is February 2nd | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A09524 | 2013/01/23 | 2024/05/22 | ||
| International Day of People with Disabilities (World Disabled Day) | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A09444 | 2012/12/03 | 2026/01/13 | |
| U.S. Postal Service Employees with Disabilities Awareness | U.S. Postal Service | DW-A09324 | 2012/10/08 | 2022/01/27 | ||
| Disability Awareness Video Shorts - Voices Beyond the Mirror | Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities | DW-A08418 | 2011/09/01 | |||
| Bladder Cancer Awareness Day - May 7 | Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network | DW-A07595 | 2011/05/06 | |||
| May is Older Americans Month | 101 Mobility | DW-A07561 | 2011/05/03 | 2013/06/04 | ||
| May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month | Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) | DW-A07559 | 2011/05/03 | |||
| May is National Arthritis Awareness Month | Arthritis Foundation | DW-A07544 | 2011/05/02 | |||
| Health and Disability Awareness Days, Weeks, and Months Calendar | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A07537 | 2011/04/30 | 2025/05/01 | |
| Canada Proclaims April 29 World Primary Immunodeficiency Day | CI Society | DW-A07521 | 2011/04/28 | 2018/03/15 | ||
| Hearing Education and Awareness Campaign - AARP | AARP | DW-A07262 | 2011/03/23 | |||
| National Heart Failure Awareness Week | The Heart Failure Society of America | DW-A06924 | 2011/02/11 | |||
| Gains in COPD Awareness | NHLBI | DW-A06151 | 2010/11/09 | |||
| Disability Mentoring Day at Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A06008 | 2010/10/28 | 2024/02/12 | ||
| Disability Awareness Campaign Featuring Tanja Kiewitz is an Overnight Success | Chit Chat | DW-A05983 | 2010/10/26 | 2013/06/01 | ||
| AAPD Announces 2010 Disability Mentoring Day Launch | American Association of People With Disabilities | DW-A05883 | 2010/10/18 | |||
| OCD Awareness Week - Remuda Ranch | Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders | DW-A05741 | 2010/10/07 | |||
| Cole Choken Mexico to Calgary Cancer Awareness Run | Assembly of First Nations | DW-A05684 | 2010/10/03 | |||
| Plasma Donors to be Recognized for Lifesaving Contribution | CSL Plasma | DW-A05560 | 2010/09/25 | |||
| Dementia Awareness Week - NSW Australia | Department of aging, Disability and Home Care | DW-A05428 | 2010/09/18 | |||
| National Campaign Launches to Improve Gout Awareness and Care | The Arthritis Foundation | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A05350 | 2010/09/14 | 2025/05/27 | |
| ADHD Organizations Join Forces for ADHD Awareness Week | ADDitude; ADDA; ACO | DW-A05265 | 2010/09/08 | |||
| 10 minutes Could Prevent a Third of Road Deaths | FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology | DW-A05179 | 2010/09/01 | |||
| Parkinson's Awareness Week - Australian Disability News | Department of aging, Disability and Home Care | DW-A05144 | 2010/08/30 | |||
| Bicyclist Rides from Alaska to Florida | Suicide Awareness Voices of Education | DW-A05028 | 2010/08/22 | |||
| Understand New UK Equality Act: A Guide for Businesses | Acas | DW-A04898 | 2010/08/14 | 2023/06/04 | ||
| Rothbarts Foot Awareness Week Promotes Understanding of Little Known Cause of Chronic Pain | Bonnie Boots Communications | DW-A04880 | 2010/08/12 | |||
| The Signs of Bullying - What to Look for if You Suspect Your Child is Being Bullied | Dr. Claudio Cerullo | DW-A04268 | 2010/06/09 | 2013/11/25 | ||
| Making Your Swimming Pool Safe for Summer | National Drowning Prevention Alliance | DW-A04104 | 2010/05/27 | |||
| National Neuropathy Week to Feature Empire State Building Lighting | The Neuropathy Association | DW-A03947 | 2010/05/17 | |||
| Educating the Public about Depression and Disability | The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America | DW-A03848 | 2010/05/08 | |||
| Top 10 Things That Annoy People Who Use Wheelchairs - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | DW-A03827 | 2010/05/06 | 2010/06/25 | ||
| Disability Etiquette: Guidelines for Respectful Interaction and Language | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A03825 | 2010/05/06 | 2025/05/17 | |
| Get Moving - May is National Arthritis Awareness Month | Arthritis Foundation | DW-A03790 | 2010/05/04 | |||
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week | Paralyzed Veterans of America | DW-A03592 | 2010/04/12 | 2019/02/10 | ||
| Safeway's People with Disabilities Campaign | Easter Seals | DW-A03503 | 2010/03/29 | 2018/10/11 | ||
| Healthcare Professionals Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro | Pulmonary Hypertension Association | DW-A03260 | 2010/02/19 | 2016/12/30 | ||
| NFB Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Letters this Christmas | National Federation of the Blind | DW-A02732 | 2009/11/17 | 2010/01/16 | ||
| Enable America Declares November Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month | Enable America | DW-A02657 | 2009/10/31 | |||
| Obama - National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2009 | THE WHITE HOUSE | DW-A02581 | 2009/10/20 | |||
| Today is World Osteoporosis Day - 20 Oct 2009 | International Osteoporosis Foundation | DW-A02578 | 2009/10/20 | 2010/01/16 | ||
| World MRSA Awareness Month | MRSA Survivors Network | DW-A02527 | 2009/10/13 | 2010/07/14 | ||
| Celebrate World Sight Day to Help Prevent Blindness | The Right to Sight | DW-A02501 | 2009/10/08 | |||
| Education Secretary Duncan on National Disability Employment Awareness Month | U.S. Department of Education | DW-A02491 | 2009/10/06 | |||
| Demi Lovato and Bullying Prevention Awareness Week | PACER Center | DW-A02452 | 2009/10/02 | 2010/06/08 | ||
| October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Canadian Cancer Society | DW-A02445 | 2009/10/01 | |||
| Enable America Supports Disability Mentoring Day | Enable America | DW-A02350 | 2009/09/19 | 2010/02/01 | ||
| Health Care Reform: The Community Choice Act and People with Disabilities | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A02231 | 2009/09/09 | 2024/06/17 | ||
| Sheltering Arms TV Documentary Celebrates National Rehabilitation Awareness Week | Sheltering Arms | DW-A02166 | 2009/08/28 | 2010/07/09 | ||
| AA and AAPD Announce Altitude Award | American Airlines | DW-A02062 | 2009/08/06 | 2010/06/25 | ||
| Car Show Community Awareness Event Success for SOFTIN | Capt. David Bacon | DW-A02042 | 2009/08/03 | 2010/07/11 | ||
| Disability Awareness Day | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A01850 | 2009/07/06 | 2010/07/19 | ||
| June Is Brain Injury Awareness Month In Canada | Brain Injury Association of Canada | DW-A01735 | 2009/06/18 | |||
| Paralysis Community Map Raises Paralysis Awareness | Breakthrough Strategies | DW-A01516 | 2009/04/21 | 2010/07/19 | ||
| Child Neglect in Disabilities: Systemic Gaps and Urgent Reforms Needed | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A01425 | 2009/04/10 | 2025/06/23 | |
| Safeway, Easter Seals and Special Olympics Launch Fundraising Campaign for Disabilities | Easter Seals | DW-A01320 | 2009/04/02 | 2018/10/11 | ||
| Brain Injury Awareness Week Should be Every Day | BrainTrust Canada | DW-A01083 | 2009/03/14 | |||
| When You Meet a Blind Person | Robin Kettle | DW-A0700 | 2009/02/08 | 2016/06/12 | ||
| Wheelchair Etiquette: Respectful Interaction Guidelines | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A0585 | 2009/02/01 | 2025/05/17 | |
| Self Injury Awareness Information | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A0576 | 2009/01/31 | 2010/09/27 | ||
| Teaching Children Disability Etiquette and Manners | Jenny Blackler | ✓ Preface | DW-A0542 | 2009/01/28 | 2025/02/06 | |
| Promoting Understanding and Advocacy for Down Syndrome | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A0541 | 2009/01/28 | 2023/11/29 | ||
| Inclusive Language Guidelines for Discussing Disability | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A0540 | 2009/01/28 | 2025/05/17 | |
| The Silver Awareness Ribbon Campaign | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A0527 | 2009/01/27 | 2010/07/11 |
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