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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Awareness: Publications and Resources (123 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
National Assistive Technology Awareness Day: Purpose, Impact, and Significance - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2025/05/01
How to Respectfully Interact with People with Cerebral Palsy - Emily Cowen	✓ ✓	2025/04/15
Disability Pride Flag: Meaning, Symbolism, and Community Significance - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2024/05/01 2025/04/19
Global Observance: International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023 - Joseph R. Biden Jr		2023/12/02
The Symbolism and Significance of the White Cane - Usman Afzal		2023/10/14
Understanding the Disability Flag: Symbolism, History, and Meaning - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2022/07/25 2025/04/19
Free Distance Aware Posters, Badges, Lanyards - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2022/02/01 2025/12/17
Hidden Disability Symbol: Canada Movement - Laura Brydges		2021/08/15 2023/08/28
Celebrating All Disabilities - Kathleen M. Cleaver		2021/07/29 2021/07/31
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Awareness Week - Hon Carmel Sepuloni		2021/05/11
Walker-Warburg Syndrome Awareness Ribbon - Christine McCollum		2021/03/05
Cancer Care Adaptations and Innovations Through COVID-19 - Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)		2021/01/20 2021/02/04
World Cancer Day Awareness - Ian C. Langtree		2021/01/19 2021/02/04
COVID-19 Awareness Ribbons: Coronavirus Ribbon Designs - Ian C. Langtree	✓	2020/04/08 2025/02/05
World Autism Awareness Day with The Brain Broad - Tsara Shelton		2020/04/02 2023/10/09
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2019/11/09 2025/08/23
UN World Food Safety Day (WFSD) - World Health Organization (WHO)		2019/06/07 2024/08/09
NAFLD Can Lead to Liver Cancer - Canadian Liver Foundation		2019/03/13 2020/03/18
Guide to Cancer Awareness Ribbon Colors - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2019/02/28 2025/05/01
Disabled Veteran Making Strides by Greshun De Bouse - Greshun De Bouse		2019/02/21 2022/06/14
U.N. International Awareness and Commemorative Dates - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2018/12/20 2025/05/01
U.S. Presidential Proclamation Dates for National Observances - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2018/12/20 2025/05/01
Shocking New Video Shows Motor Neurone Disease Devastatingly Fast Effects - MND Association		2018/09/27 2023/10/04
AAC Awareness Month - October Communication Event - International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)	✓ ✓	2018/09/27 2026/02/21
Mood Colors: Meaning and Associations of Color Psychology - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2018/09/12 2025/02/22
1 In 3 People Know Someone with Macular Disease - Macular Society		2018/06/28 2026/03/30
Global Batten Community Launches International Batten Disease Awareness Day - Global Batten Community		2018/06/09 2018/06/18
Ads Featuring Diverse Group of People with Disabilities - RespectAbility		2018/04/27 2021/11/13
Smart Cells Supports Rare Disease Day Feb 28, 2018 with Social Campaign - Smart Cells		2018/02/28 2018/03/15
NAELA Supports Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)		2018/02/28 2018/03/15
How #Metoo, Awareness Dates and Social Media Aid Healing - Drexel University	✓	2018/02/19 2025/02/06
BC Indigenous Disability Awareness Month - Social Development and Poverty Reduction		2017/11/02 2022/11/18
World Cerebral Palsy Day: Living With CP - World CP Day		2017/09/19 2024/06/11
Global Clubfoot Initiative to End Clubfoot Disability - CURE International and The Global Clubfoot Initiative		2017/06/03 2023/05/06
Cri du Chat Syndrome Awareness Week - Striped Socks Campaign - 5p- Society		2017/04/30
Parkinson's Awareness: 200 Years Since The Disease First Identified - University of Bristol		2017/04/05 2023/12/13
My Sibling Doll : Disability Awareness Educational Dolls - LorettaRose, LLC		2017/02/13 2020/03/06
October 5: U.S. Veterans Disabled for Life Awareness Day - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2017/01/26 2025/08/04
Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day - Alliance for Aging Research		2017/01/04 2017/01/06
Antibiotic Awareness: The Battle Against Superbugs - U.S. Army	✓	2016/11/17 2025/02/13
Halloween Teal Pumpkin Project for Food Allergy Awareness - Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)		2016/10/07 2018/04/30
Study Shows Awareness Days Can Drive Public Engagement - San Diego State University	✓ ✓	2016/03/31 2025/05/18
World Down Syndrome Day: Down Syndrome in the Workplace - Special & Determined		2016/03/12
Heart Failure Awareness Week - AAHFN		2016/02/15 2020/11/14
International Firms Promote Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities - United Nations		2015/10/30 2020/12/09
Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day Each September - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2015/09/16 2026/02/24
People with Disabilities and Suicide Awareness - Thomas C. Weiss		2015/06/14 2021/08/13
Are Health Awareness Days Useful - Drexel University		2015/04/17 2016/03/31
World Hemophilia Day - Global Online Family Tree Project - World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)		2015/04/15 2016/11/06
Complete Guide to Awareness Ribbon Colors and Their Causes - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2015/03/09 2026/04/21
Rare Disease Day: Raising Awareness Feb 28-29 - National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)	✓ ✓	2015/02/13 2025/12/07
Peri-Anesthesia Nurses Awareness Week - American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses		2015/01/26
Reducing Stigma of Facial Paralysis - Oregon State University		2015/01/21 2020/10/22
Cytomegalovirus Education and Awareness Research Grants - Stop CMV		2015/01/14 2022/03/01
NCD International Day of Persons with Disabilities Statement - National Council on Disability		2014/12/03 2020/11/14
U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Army Medicine Civilian Corps		2014/12/03 2018/05/01
Falls Prevention Awareness Day: September 23, First Day of Fall - American Occupational Therapy Association		2014/09/11 2024/01/05
National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month - The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis		2014/09/03 2016/06/12
Over a Million Americans Currently Caring for Recently Wounded Troops - RAND Corporation		2014/04/01 2021/08/17
Wreaths Across America: Trucking Industry Comes Together to Support Veterans - Truckload Carriers Association		2013/12/13
Nitisinone: A Promising Treatment for Black Bone Disease? - AKU Society	✓ ✓	2013/09/14 2025/12/01
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day is February 2nd - Ian C. Langtree		2013/01/23 2024/05/22
International Day of People with Disabilities (World Disabled Day) - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2012/12/03 2026/05/04
U.S. Postal Service Employees with Disabilities Awareness - U.S. Postal Service		2012/10/08 2022/01/27
Disability Awareness Video Shorts - Voices Beyond the Mirror - Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities		2011/09/01
Bladder Cancer Awareness Day - May 7 - Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network		2011/05/06
May is Older Americans Month - 101 Mobility		2011/05/03 2013/06/04
May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month - Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)		2011/05/03
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month - Arthritis Foundation		2011/05/02
Health and Disability Awareness Days and Dates Calendar - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2011/04/30 2026/04/19
Canada Proclaims April 29 World Primary Immunodeficiency Day - CI Society		2011/04/28 2018/03/15
Hearing Education and Awareness Campaign - AARP - AARP		2011/03/23
National Heart Failure Awareness Week - The Heart Failure Society of America		2011/02/11
Gains in COPD Awareness - NHLBI		2010/11/09
Disability Mentoring Day at Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC - Ian C. Langtree		2010/10/28 2024/02/12
Disability Awareness Campaign Featuring Tanja Kiewitz is an Overnight Success - Chit Chat		2010/10/26 2013/06/01
AAPD Announces 2010 Disability Mentoring Day Launch - American Association of People With Disabilities		2010/10/18
OCD Awareness Week - Remuda Ranch - Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders		2010/10/07
Cole Choken Mexico to Calgary Cancer Awareness Run - Assembly of First Nations		2010/10/03
Plasma Donors to be Recognized for Lifesaving Contribution - CSL Plasma		2010/09/25
Dementia Awareness Week - NSW Australia - Department of aging, Disability and Home Care		2010/09/18
National Campaign Launches to Improve Gout Awareness and Care - The Arthritis Foundation	✓ ✓	2010/09/14 2025/05/27
ADHD Organizations Join Forces for ADHD Awareness Week - ADDitude; ADDA; ACO		2010/09/08
10 minutes Could Prevent a Third of Road Deaths - FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology		2010/09/01
Parkinson's Awareness Week - Australian Disability News - Department of aging, Disability and Home Care		2010/08/30
Bicyclist Rides from Alaska to Florida - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education		2010/08/22
Understand New UK Equality Act: A Guide for Businesses - Acas		2010/08/14 2023/06/04
The Signs of Bullying - What to Look for if You Suspect Your Child is Being Bullied - Dr. Claudio Cerullo		2010/06/09 2013/11/25
Making Your Swimming Pool Safe for Summer - National Drowning Prevention Alliance		2010/05/27
National Neuropathy Week to Feature Empire State Building Lighting - The Neuropathy Association		2010/05/17
Educating the Public about Depression and Disability - The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America		2010/05/08
Top 10 Things That Annoy People Who Use Wheelchairs - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation		2010/05/06 2010/06/25
Disability Etiquette: Guidelines for Respectful Interaction and Language - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/05/06 2025/05/17
Get Moving - May is National Arthritis Awareness Month - Arthritis Foundation		2010/05/04
Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week - Paralyzed Veterans of America		2010/04/12 2019/02/10
Safeway's People with Disabilities Campaign - Easter Seals		2010/03/29 2018/10/11
Healthcare Professionals Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro - Pulmonary Hypertension Association		2010/02/19 2016/12/30
NFB Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Letters this Christmas - National Federation of the Blind		2009/11/17 2010/01/16
Enable America Declares November Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month - Enable America		2009/10/31
Obama - National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2009 - THE WHITE HOUSE		2009/10/20
Today is World Osteoporosis Day - 20 Oct 2009 - International Osteoporosis Foundation		2009/10/20 2010/01/16
World MRSA Awareness Month - MRSA Survivors Network		2009/10/13 2010/07/14
Celebrate World Sight Day to Help Prevent Blindness - The Right to Sight		2009/10/08
Education Secretary Duncan on National Disability Employment Awareness Month - U.S. Department of Education		2009/10/06
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Canadian Cancer Society		2009/10/01
Enable America Supports Disability Mentoring Day - Enable America		2009/09/19 2010/02/01
Health Care Reform: The Community Choice Act and People with Disabilities - Thomas C. Weiss		2009/09/09 2024/06/17
Sheltering Arms TV Documentary Celebrates National Rehabilitation Awareness Week - Sheltering Arms		2009/08/28 2010/07/09
AA and AAPD Announce Altitude Award - American Airlines		2009/08/06 2010/06/25
Car Show Community Awareness Event Success for SOFTIN - Capt. David Bacon		2009/08/03 2010/07/11
Disability Awareness Day - Ian C. Langtree		2009/07/06 2010/07/19
June Is Brain Injury Awareness Month In Canada - Brain Injury Association of Canada		2009/06/18
Paralysis Community Map Raises Paralysis Awareness - Breakthrough Strategies		2009/04/21 2010/07/19
Child Neglect in Disabilities: Systemic Gaps and Urgent Reforms Needed - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/04/10 2025/06/23
Safeway, Easter Seals and Special Olympics Launch Fundraising Campaign for Disabilities - Easter Seals		2009/04/02 2018/10/11
Brain Injury Awareness Week Should be Every Day - BrainTrust Canada		2009/03/14
When You Meet a Blind Person - Robin Kettle		2009/02/08 2016/06/12
Wheelchair Etiquette: Respectful Interaction Guidelines - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/02/01 2025/05/17
Self Injury Awareness Information - Thomas C. Weiss		2009/01/31 2010/09/27
Teaching Children Disability Etiquette and Manners - Jenny Blackler	✓	2009/01/28 2025/02/06
Promoting Understanding and Advocacy for Down Syndrome - Ian C. Langtree		2009/01/28 2023/11/29
Inclusive Language Guidelines for Discussing Disability - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/01/28 2025/05/17
The Silver Awareness Ribbon Campaign - Ian C. Langtree		2009/01/27 2010/07/11

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