Disability Awareness: Information, Programs and Event Dates: Publications and Documents
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.Searching the Database
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| Rainbow Wheelchair Symbol: What It Really Stands For Understanding the rainbow-colored wheelchair symbol - what it means for disability pride, LGBTQ+ identity, and why it differs from the official access sign. | ✓ ✓ | |
| World EHS Day: Raising Awareness of Electrosensitivity World EHS Day on June 16 marks global awareness for electrosensitives impaired by electromagnetic pollution, supported by film Remembering Nearfield. | ✓ ✓ | |
| National Assistive Technology Awareness Day: Purpose, Impact, and Significance National Assistive Technology Awareness Day highlights the vital role of AT in supporting independence and inclusion for people with disabilities and seniors. | ✓ ✓ | |
| How to Respectfully Interact with People with Cerebral Palsy A firsthand account on respectful interaction with people with cerebral palsy, challenging stereotypes and offering practical advice for inclusive communication. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Disability Pride Flag: Meaning, Symbolism, and Community Significance A comprehensive guide to the Disability Pride Flag’s symbolism, history, and its role in promoting unity and awareness within the disability community. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Global Observance: International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023 Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America proclaims December 3, 2023, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. | ||
| The White Cane: Symbolism, History, and Significance A factual look at the white cane - its history, forms, symbolism, and role in the independence and mobility of visually impaired people worldwide. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Understanding the Disability Flag: Symbolism, History, and Meaning Learn about the Disability Flag, its meaning, and its role in raising awareness and promoting visibility for people with disabilities worldwide. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Free Distance Aware Posters, Badges, Lanyards Distance Aware is a Scottish voluntary scheme offering free badges and lanyards to help people signal when they need extra space for health or personal reasons. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Hidden Disability Symbol: Canada Movement Hidden Disability Symbol Canada (HDSC) is urgently encouraging everyone to participate in a survey and give the hidden disability community the voice and recognition it needs and deserves. | ||
| Celebrating All Disabilities While the ADA has opened doors to inclusion and celebration of people with disabilities there is one group often left out in the celebration - people who have multiple disabilities and are labeled as severely and profoundly impaired. | ||
| New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Awareness Week The week of the 10th to 16th May, 2021, is New Zealand Sign Language Week (NZSL), a nationwide celebration of NZSL as an official language of New Zealand. | ||
| Walker-Warburg Syndrome Awareness Ribbon The Walker-Warburg Syndrome Awareness Ribbon features light blue and navy blue colors, representing hydrocephalus, brain malformations and diseases. | ||
| Cancer Care Adaptations and Innovations Through COVID-19 On World Cancer Day UICC shines a light on responses to COVID-19 pandemic by world cancer organization's and individuals struggling to maintain progress in cancer care. | ||
| World Cancer Day Awareness Outline of World Cancer Day and associated events focused on cancer awareness which takes place each year on the 4th February. | ||
| COVID-19 Awareness Ribbons: Coronavirus Ribbon Designs A collection of reader-submitted COVID-19 awareness ribbon designs, with each creator's explanation of the colors and symbols chosen to honor those affected. | ✓ ✓ | |
| World Autism Awareness Day with Dr. Lynette Louise Tsara Shelton shares how her mother Dr. Lynette Louise, known as The Brain Broad, marks World Autism Awareness Day by releasing her docu-series on YouTube. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a discreet way to show that someone has a non-visible disability and may benefit from added support. | ✓ ✓ | |
| UN World Food Safety Day (WFSD) United Nations Global World Food Safety Awareness Day occurs annually on 7th June and aims to strengthen efforts to ensure food we eat is safe. | ||
| NAFLD Can Lead to Liver Cancer Affecting over seven million Canadians, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease remains an unknown and significant threat to men, women and children. | ||
| Guide to Cancer Awareness Ribbon Colors Comprehensive chart detailing cancer awareness ribbon colors, aiding in representation and support for various cancer types. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Disabled Veteran Making Strides by Greshun De Bouse Aikido, which means the way of the spirit of harmony, is befitting for National Making The First Move Day and the population we serve. | ||
| U.N. International Awareness and Commemorative Dates Comprehensive list of UN-designated observance dates highlighting global issues, aiding awareness and advocacy for diverse communities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| U.S. Presidential Proclamation Dates for National Observances U.S. presidential proclamation dates: legal framework, observance lists, and distinctions from executive orders for disability and national awareness. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Shocking New Video Shows Motor Neurone Disease Devastatingly Fast Effects The Ride video shows devastating effects of Motor Neurone Disease. The film features 38 year old Luke as his ability to walk, move and speak are taken away from him. | ||
| AAC Awareness Month - October Communication Event October is AAC Awareness Month, an ISAAC initiative promoting augmentative and alternative communication tools and strategies for people with complex speech needs. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Mood Colors: Meaning and Associations of Color Psychology Chart showing various colors and what each color association symbolizes. | ✓ ✓ | |
| 1 In 3 People Know Someone with Macular Disease To mark Macular Week (25 June - 1 July) and raise awareness of the condition, The Macular Society have released a new film 5 Years Through the Eyes of a Mum. | ||
| Global Batten Community Launches International Batten Disease Awareness Day Global campaign leverages social media to build awareness of rare, fatal childhood disease - Come Together enables people worldwide to #MakeYourMark on Batten Disease. | ||
| Ads Featuring Diverse Group of People with Disabilities New PSA's featuring a diverse group of people with disability urge philanthropists to live up to their values on diversity, equity, access, and equality. | ||
| Smart Cells Supports Rare Disease Day Feb 28, 2018 with Social Campaign 28th February marks Rare Disease Day 2018 - There are more than 6000 known rare diseases and over 30 million people living daily with them. | ||
| NAELA Supports Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) supports March 2018 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. | ||
| How #Metoo, Awareness Dates and Social Media Aid Healing Research on how and why women disclose pregnancy loss on Facebook, sheds light on shift in social media behavior that makes it easier for people to come forward and share painful, personal and stigmatized stories. | ✓ | |
| BC Indigenous Disability Awareness Month Indigenous Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the challenges that face Indigenous people in B.C. who live with disabilities. | ||
| World Cerebral Palsy Day: Living With CP Friday 6th October 2017 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a CP awareness movement involving people with cerebral palsy, their families, and organisations that support them. | ||
| Global Clubfoot Initiative to End Clubfoot Disability CURE International and the Global Clubfoot Initiative launch strategy where every child born with clubfoot walks free from disability. | ||
| Cri du Chat Syndrome Awareness Week - Striped Socks Campaign 5p- Society sponsors creative awareness events for Cri du Chat Syndrome Awareness Week May 1-7, 2017, for people with 5p- Syndrome. | ||
| Parkinson's Awareness: 200 Years Since The Disease First Identified To mark 200 years since James Parkinson first identified the condition named after him, a new biography of this forgotten man will be published. | ||
| My Sibling Doll : Disability Awareness Educational Dolls Each doll comes with a booklet that has a story explaining what life is like with a brother or sister that lives with a disability from the perspective of a typical child. | ||
| October 5: U.S. Veterans Disabled for Life Awareness Day October 5th is American Veterans Disabled for Life Awareness Day, recognizing disabled veterans and the memorial dedicated to their service. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day U.S. National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day occurs annually on February 22. | ||
| Antibiotic Awareness: The Battle Against Superbugs Medical researchers at MRSN continue to detect, analyze and help physicians and hospitals eradicate drug-resistant bacteria before they spread. | ✓ | |
| Halloween Teal Pumpkin Project for Food Allergy Awareness Annual awareness campaign aims for teal pumpkins on every block in America in support of children with food allergies. | ||
| Study Shows Awareness Days Can Drive Public Engagement Research shows well-executed awareness days can drive real-world action, boosting public engagement and health behaviors through coordinated campaigns. | ✓ ✓ | |
| World Down Syndrome Day: Down Syndrome in the Workplace Campaign to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, and awareness of how people with Down Syndrome can find employment. | ||
| Heart Failure Awareness Week American Association of Heart Failure Nurses promotes healthier living for Heart Failure Awareness week. | ||
| International Firms Promote Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Major international companies agree to promote and include persons with disabilities throughout their operations worldwide. | ||
| Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day Each September Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day is held the third Saturday in September to raise awareness of the rare genetic condition affecting hearing, vision and balance. | ✓ ✓ | |
| People with Disabilities and Suicide Awareness Disability in relation to suicide is something that is very hard to find statistics on and it is not a new phenomenon. | ||
| Are Health Awareness Days Useful Article looks at the purpose of and whether or not medical and health awareness days are useful. | ||
| World Hemophilia Day - Global Online Family Tree Project World Hemophilia Day is observed on April 17th to increase awareness about hemophilia and inherited bleeding disorders. | ||
| Disability Awareness Ribbon Colors, Causes, and Meaning Guide to health and disability awareness ribbon colors and meanings including associated causes - includes printable awareness ribbon chart. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Rare Disease Day: Raising Awareness Feb 28-29 Learn about Rare Disease Day on February 28-29, an international awareness campaign highlighting challenges faced by the 30 million Americans with rare diseases. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Peri-Anesthesia Nurses Awareness Week U.S. Nurses to celebrate Peri-Anesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (PANAW) February 2 to 8th, 2015. | ||
| Reducing Stigma of Facial Paralysis Awareness and education efforts effective in reducing stigma related to rare disabilities such as facial paralysis. | ||
| Cytomegalovirus Education and Awareness Research Grants Stop CMV announces launch of new education and awareness research grants to improve awareness about cytomegalovirus the leading cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities. | ||
| NCD International Day of Persons with Disabilities Statement December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed by the National Council on Disability, a United States of America independent federal agency. | ||
| U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps International Day of Persons with Disabilities MEDCOM recognizes 2014 International Day of Persons with Disabilities as they encourage people with disabilities to seek employment with MEDCOM. | ||
| Falls Prevention Awareness Day: September 23, First Day of Fall The American Occupational Therapy Association offers tips for reducing fall risk at home and in the community. | ||
| National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month U.S. Senate Resolution 533 designates September 2014 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. | ||
| Over a Million Americans Currently Caring for Recently Wounded Troops New study by the RAND Corporation shows 1.1 million people in America caring for injured and disabled who have served in U.S. military since Sept. 11, 2001. | ||
| Wreaths Across America: Trucking Industry Comes Together to Support Veterans Trucking companies make it possible for remembrance wreaths to be placed on veteran graves at cemeteries nationwide on December 14, 2013, known as National Wreaths Across America Day. | ||
| Nitisinone: A Promising Treatment for Black Bone Disease? Overview of Black Bone Disease and nitisinone as a promising treatment for this rare, debilitating genetic disorder. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day is February 2nd Establishment of Rheumatoid Awareness day of recognition to be held each year on February 2nd. | ||
| International Day of People with Disabilities (World Disabled Day) International Day of People with Disability (IDPD), or World Disabled Day, on Dec 3 is an annual international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. | ✓ ✓ | |
| U.S. Postal Service Employees with Disabilities Awareness The U.S. Postal Service joins forces with National Association of People with Disabilities and other organizations to recognize talents of American workers living with disabilities. | ||
| Disability Awareness Video Shorts - Voices Beyond the Mirror Series of video shorts developed to raise public awareness about issues pertaining to people with developmental disabilities. | ||
| Bladder Cancer Awareness Day - May 7 BCAN announces launch of the Hope After Recurrence campaign in conjunction with Bladder Cancer Awareness Day. | ||
| May is Older Americans Month Former president John F. Kennedy designated the month of May as Older Americans Month in 1963. | ||
| May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month CASLPA is kicking off May Month 2011 with the launch of their first ever Swallowing Awareness Day on Monday May 9. | ||
| May is National Arthritis Awareness Month To commence National Arthritis Awareness Month in May the Arthritis Foundation is calling on Americans to get moving. | ||
| Health and Disability Awareness Days and Dates Calendar A complete calendar of health and disability awareness days, weeks, and months - covering national and international observances for conditions and causes year-round. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Canada Proclaims April 29 World Primary Immunodeficiency Day The World Health Organization recognizes more than 150 forms of the disease Primary Immunodeficiency. | ||
| Hearing Education and Awareness Campaign - AARP Helping people better understand hearing loss and hearing loss prevention and evaluate all the treatment options available to them. | ||
| National Heart Failure Awareness Week National Heart Failure Awareness Week is set for February 13-19, 2011 to remind patients and others at risk about the signs and symptoms of heart failure. | ||
| Gains in COPD Awareness To improve awareness of COPD symptoms the NHLBI is launching a new public service announcement campaign. | ||
| Disability Mentoring Day at Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC participated in National Disability Mentoring Day and had three students shadow employees at the dealership. | ||
| Disability Awareness Campaign Featuring Tanja Kiewitz is an Overnight Success Tanja Kiewitz became an overnight sensation after she posed in a black bra to raise awareness of disability issues. | ||
| AAPD Announces 2010 Disability Mentoring Day Launch Nations largest job shadow program promotes career development for youth students and jobseekers with disabilities. | ||
| OCD Awareness Week - Remuda Ranch Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week October 11 - 17 Hopes to Fight Stigma and Raise Awareness of Disorder. | ||
| Cole Choken Mexico to Calgary Cancer Awareness Run AFN Congratulates Cole Choken on Cancer Awareness Run from Mexico to Calgary. | ||
| Plasma Donors to be Recognized for Lifesaving Contribution Plasma is used to make therapies that treat hemophilia and other rare disorders. | ||
| Dementia Awareness Week - NSW Australia The 16th of September marks the beginning of Dementia Awareness Week in NSW which runs until September 26. | ||
| National Campaign Launches to Improve Gout Awareness and Care The Arthritis Foundation's Gout Living campaign offers resources to educate and assist individuals in managing gout effectively. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ADHD Organizations Join Forces for ADHD Awareness Week Consortium of ADHD Organizations Join Forces for ADHD Awareness Week September 13-17. | ||
| 10 minutes Could Prevent a Third of Road Deaths Probability of dying in road accidents on the basis of the time taken for the emergency services to arrive. | ||
| Parkinson's Awareness Week - Australian Disability News Parkinsons Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the disease and money for research to help those living with parkinsons their partners carers and families. | ||
| Bicyclist Rides from Alaska to Florida Bicyclist Rides from Alaska to Florida to Raise Funds and Awareness for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. | ||
| Understand New UK Equality Act: A Guide for Businesses Acas employment relations service provides new guidance to assist businesses in understanding and preparing for the changes to new single Equality Act. | ||
| The Signs of Bullying - What to Look for if You Suspect Your Child is Being Bullied Be aware of signs of bullying as a child may indicate by their behavior that he or she is being bullied. | ||
| Making Your Swimming Pool Safe for Summer Creating multiple barriers between the house and swimming pool are key to a safe summer pool season. | ||
| National Neuropathy Week to Feature Empire State Building Lighting Raising Awareness of Chronic Neurological Disease Affecting 20 Million Americans. | ||
| Educating the Public about Depression and Disability Guardian Teams Up With Mental Health America To Educate Public About Depression And Disability - Implements Educational Campaign. | ||
| Top 10 Things That Annoy People Who Use Wheelchairs - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Online poll asking people who use wheelchairs what annoys them most. | ||
| Disability Etiquette: Guidelines for Respectful Interaction and Language Essential disability etiquette tips for respectful, inclusive communication and interaction with people with disabilities in everyday life. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Get Moving - May is National Arthritis Awareness Month The Arthritis Foundation is encouraging people with arthritis and the many more at risk to make physical activity part of their daily routine. | ||
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week The week of April 11-17 2010 marks the founding of Paralyzed Veterans of America 64 years ago. | ||
| Safeway's People with Disabilities Campaign Easter Seals critical autism early intervention, inclusive child care and employment services. | ||
| Healthcare Professionals Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro Path to a Cure journey to the 19341-foot summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise global awareness of Pulmonary Hypertension. | ||
| NFB Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Letters this Christmas Santa has enlisted elves at National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to blind boys and girls this Christmas season. | ||
| Enable America Declares November Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month Enable America is a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. | ||
| Obama - National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2009 Fair access to employment is a fundamental right of every American, including the 54 million people in this country living with disabilities. | ||
| Today is World Osteoporosis Day - 20 Oct 2009 Individuals and governments around the globe join the fight against osteoporosis. | ||
| World MRSA Awareness Month MRSA Survivors Network has been drawing attention to the MRSA epidemic by launching World MRSA Day Oct 2nd. | ||
| Celebrate World Sight Day to Help Prevent Blindness World Sight Day, celebrated on October 8th, is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. | ||
| Education Secretary Duncan on National Disability Employment Awareness Month Statement in support of President Obamas proclamation of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. | ||
| October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Supporting the Canadian Cancer Society is another way Canadians can contribute to the fight against breast cancer. | ||
| Enable America Supports Disability Mentoring Day Enable America is supporting and encouraging businesses to participate in Disability Mentoring Day held each October. | ||
| Health Care Reform: The Community Choice Act and People with Disabilities The Community Choice Act requires every Medicaid eligible person with disabilities, and seniors, have a choice between receiving care in their home or in an institution. | ||
| Sheltering Arms TV Documentary Celebrates National Rehabilitation Awareness Week Recovery from disability due to illness or injury is extremely hard work for the patient and his or her rehabilitation team. | ||
| AA and AAPD Announce Altitude Award American Airlines and the American Association of People with Disabilities are pleased to announce the creation of the Altitude Award. | ||
| Car Show Community Awareness Event Success for SOFTIN There were muscle cars with engine parts poking up above their hoods and every inch of engine compartment in use. | ||
| Disability Awareness Day Disability Awareness Day - A festival related to Persons with Disabilities in Warrington, United Kingdom. | ||
| June Is Brain Injury Awareness Month In Canada Brain injuries are the number one killer and disabler of people under the age of 45 in Canada. | ||
| Paralysis Community Map Raises Paralysis Awareness The Paralysis Community Map shows the world the faces of the paralysis community and raises awareness to help find a cure. | ||
| Child Neglect in Disabilities: Systemic Gaps and Urgent Reforms Needed An essential look at the risks of abuse and neglect for children with disabilities, offering insight and guidance for caregivers, advocates, and professionals. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Safeway, Easter Seals and Special Olympics Launch Fundraising Campaign for Disabilities Safeway Easter Seals and Special Olympics launch the grocery retailers annual fundraising campaign for people with disabilities. | ||
| Brain Injury Awareness Week Should be Every Day BrainTrust Canada is utilizing the timing of Brain Awareness Week March 16th to remind people to think about the importance of their brains every day. | ||
| When You Meet a Blind Person Tips on meeting a blind person including when to offer assistance and awareness hints for helping the blind. | ||
| Wheelchair Etiquette: Respectful Interaction Guidelines Essential wheelchair etiquette tips for respectful, inclusive interaction with wheelchair users-helpful for everyone, from families to caregivers and the public. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Self Injury Awareness Information Information on self injury most forms of self harm are superficial or moderate although there are some extreme forms. | ||
| Teaching Children Disability Etiquette and Manners How to teach children disability etiquette when meeting people with disabilities or service dogs. | ✓ | |
| Promoting Understanding and Advocacy for Down Syndrome Part of Down syndrome awareness is pushing for better educational programs to help children with Down syndrome achieve their goals. | ||
| Inclusive Language Guidelines for Discussing Disability A guide to respectful, inclusive language for referring to individuals with disabilities, emphasizing people-first terminology and avoiding euphemisms. | ✓ ✓ | |
| The Silver Awareness Ribbon Campaign The silver awareness ribbon is the official symbol for promoting public awareness of the need for support of people with brain disorders and disabilities. |
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