Disability Awareness: Information, Programs and Event Dates Document List
Updated/Revised Date: 2022-04-05
Summary: Archive of published articles and documents from the Disabled World Disability Awareness category. Although some of these documents may have since been updated, re-written, replaced, or revised, they are sorted below by their original publish date. The most recent publications are listed at the top of the table with older articles being listed in descending order by the date they were created.
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Disability Awareness Publications - (125 Articles)
Disability Flags
Information and images of both the Disability and Disability Pride Flag design intended to represent people with disabilities.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2022-07-25Free Distance Aware Posters, Badges, Lanyards
The Distance Aware scheme is designed to help those on the highest risk list, or anyone who feels worried about mixing with others, as we adapt to living with COVID-19.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2022-02-01 - Updated: 2022-03-14Hidden 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.
Author: Laura Brydges
Publish Date: 2021-08-15Celebrating 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.
Author: Kathleen M. Cleaver
Publish Date: 2021-07-29 - Updated: 2021-07-31New 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.
Author: Hon Carmel Sepuloni
Publish Date: 2021-05-11Walker-Warburg Syndrome Awareness Ribbon
The Walker-Warburg Syndrome Awareness Ribbon features light blue and navy blue colors, representing hydrocephalus, brain malformations and diseases.
Author: Christine McCollum
Publish Date: 2021-03-05Cancer 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.
Author: Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Publish Date: 2021-01-20 - Updated: 2021-02-04World Cancer Day Awareness
Outline of World Cancer Day and associated events focused on cancer awareness which takes place each year on the 4th February.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2021-01-19 - Updated: 2021-02-04COVID-19 Awareness Ribbons : Coronavirus Ribbon Designs
Submit an awareness ribbon design for Coronavirus COVID-19 or design and color outline that could represent gratitude to front-line workers, remembrance, or other meaning.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2020-04-08 - Updated: 2021-08-23World Autism Awareness Day with The Brain Broad
Dr. Lynette Louise (aka The Brain Broad), and people who build their lives and livings out of helping others, are finding creative and powerful ways to reach out to their communities.
Author: Tsara Shelton
Publish Date: 2020-04-02 - Updated: 2021-05-16Sunflower Lanyard Program for Hidden Disability Awareness
Information regarding the invisible disability sunflower lanyard program where a lanyard is worn around the neck to let others know you have hidden disabilities.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2019-11-09 - Updated: 2022-09-25UN 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.
Author: World Health Organization (WHO)
Publish Date: 2019-06-07 - Updated: 2022-02-16National Making The First Move Day® DJ a Hit, Despite Disability
Second Annual Official National Making The First Move Day® Celebration was held on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Shreveport, LA.
Author: Greshun De Bouse™
Publish Date: 2019-04-20NAFLD 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.
Author: Canadian Liver Foundation
Publish Date: 2019-03-13 - Updated: 2020-03-18Cancer Awareness Ribbons Color Chart
List, table and printable chart outlining the colors of awareness ribbons that represent different types of cancer and their causes.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2019-02-28 - Updated: 2021-02-04Disabled 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.
Author: Greshun De Bouse
Publish Date: 2019-02-21 - Updated: 2022-06-14Disability Mindfulness by Greshun De Bouse™
I was recently challenged to be even more compassionate, understanding, and mindful.
Author: Greshun De Bouse™
Publish Date: 2019-02-11U.N. International Awareness and Commemorative Dates
List of International days of observance established by the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization (WHO) and UNESCO.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2018-12-20 - Updated: 2021-01-19List of U.S. Presidential Proclamation Dates
List of annual awareness and observance dates including days, weeks and months, as recognized by U.S. presidential proclamation.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2018-12-20 - Updated: 2020-03-31Shocking New Video Shows Motor Neurone Disease Devastatingly Fast Effects
New video from MND Association - The Ride - 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 within just 2 years.
Author: MND Association
Publish Date: 2018-09-27 - Updated: 2019-02-10ISAAC International Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month
The October AAC Awareness Month was created to promote communication technology for people with complex communication needs.
Author: International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)
Publish Date: 2018-09-27Mood Colors: Meaning and Associations of Color Psychology
Chart showing various colors, the color meaning and what it symbolizes, for those who may be looking for ideas in designing new colored awareness bracelets and ribbons.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2018-09-12 - Updated: 2022-01-031 In 3 People Know Someone with Macular Disease
To mark the first day of Macular Week (25th June - 1st July) and raise awareness of the condition, The Macular Society have released a powerful new film 5 Years Through the Eyes of a Mum.
Author: Macular Society
Publish Date: 2018-06-28 - Updated: 2018-09-25Global 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.
Author: Global Batten Community
Publish Date: 2018-06-09 - Updated: 2018-06-18Ads 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.
Author: RespectAbility
Publish Date: 2018-04-27 - Updated: 2021-11-13Smart 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.
Author: Smart Cells
Publish Date: 2018-02-28 - Updated: 2018-03-15NAELA Supports Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) supports March 2018 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Author: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Publish Date: 2018-02-28 - Updated: 2018-03-15How #Metoo, Awareness Months, Facebook and Social Media Help Healing Process
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.
Author: Drexel University
Publish Date: 2018-02-19BC 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.
Author: Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Publish Date: 2017-11-02 - Updated: 2022-11-18World Cerebral Palsy Day
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.
Author: World CP Day
Publish Date: 2017-09-19 - Updated: 2018-03-15Global 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.
Author: CURE International and The Global Clubfoot Initiative
Publish Date: 2017-06-03Cri 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.
Author: 5p- Society
Publish Date: 2017-04-30Parkinson'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.
Author: University of Bristol
Publish Date: 2017-04-05My 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.
Author: LorettaRose, LLC
Publish Date: 2017-02-13 - Updated: 2020-03-06October 5th Is American Veterans Disabled for Life Awareness Day
October 5th declared American Veterans Disabled for Life awareness day to recognize men and women who return from war with life altering injuries.
Author: Lois Pope LIFE Foundation
Publish Date: 2017-01-26 - Updated: 2017-06-26Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
U.S. National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day occurs annually on February 22.
Author: Alliance for Aging Research
Publish Date: 2017-01-04 - Updated: 2017-01-06Antibiotic Awareness Week - The Battle Against Superbugs
Medical researchers at MRSN continue to detect, analyze and help physicians and hospitals eradicate drug-resistant bacteria before they spread.
Author: U.S. Army
Publish Date: 2016-11-17Halloween 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.
Author: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Publish Date: 2016-10-07 - Updated: 2018-04-30Do Awareness Days Really Make a Difference?
Study published by JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, showcases a method for teasing out the impacts of awareness days using big data and finds that at least one awareness day is having a big impact.
Author: San Diego State University
Publish Date: 2016-03-31 - Updated: 2021-06-09World 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.
Author: Special & Determined
Publish Date: 2016-03-12Heart Failure Awareness Week
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses promotes healthier living for Heart Failure Awareness week.
Author: AAHFN
Publish Date: 2016-02-15 - Updated: 2020-11-14International Firms Promote Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Major international companies agree to promote and include persons with disabilities throughout their operations worldwide.
Author: United Nations
Publish Date: 2015-10-30 - Updated: 2020-12-09Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
Usher Syndrome is a rare genetic or inherited progressive condition that affects hearing, vision and balance.
Author: BoroughPR Ltd.
Publish Date: 2015-09-16 - Updated: 2020-09-02People 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.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2015-06-14 - Updated: 2021-08-13Are Health Awareness Days Useful
Article looks at the purpose of and whether or not medical and health awareness days are useful.
Author: Drexel University
Publish Date: 2015-04-17 - Updated: 2016-03-31World Hemophilia Day - Global Online Family Tree Project
World Hemophilia Day is observed on April 17th to increase awareness about hemophilia and inherited bleeding disorders.
Author: World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)
Publish Date: 2015-04-15 - Updated: 2016-11-06Awareness Ribbons Chart: Color, Meaning, Causes
List of awareness ribbon colors and associated causes regarding health and disability - Includes printable awareness ribbon chart.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2015-03-09 - Updated: 2022-10-28Rare Disease Day Awareness February 28 - 29th
Social media campaign, #1in10, to raise awareness for the 10% of Americans living with a rare disease.
Author: National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Publish Date: 2015-02-13 - Updated: 2020-06-09Peri-Anesthesia Nurses Awareness Week
U.S. Nurses to celebrate Peri-Anesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (PANAW) February 2 to 8th, 2015.
Author: American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses
Publish Date: 2015-01-26Reducing Stigma of Facial Paralysis
Awareness and education efforts effective in reducing stigma related to rare disabilities such as facial paralysis.
Author: Oregon State University
Publish Date: 2015-01-21 - Updated: 2020-10-22Cytomegalovirus 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.
Author: Stop CMV
Publish Date: 2015-01-14 - Updated: 2022-03-01NCD 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.
Author: National Council on Disability
Publish Date: 2014-12-03 - Updated: 2020-11-14U.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.
Author: Army Medicine Civilian Corps
Publish Date: 2014-12-03 - Updated: 2018-05-01Falls 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.
Author: American Occupational Therapy Association
Publish Date: 2014-09-11 - Updated: 2015-09-18National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
U.S. Senate Resolution 533 designates September 2014 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
Author: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Publish Date: 2014-09-03 - Updated: 2016-06-12Over 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.
Author: RAND Corporation
Publish Date: 2014-04-01 - Updated: 2021-08-17Wreaths 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.
Author: Truckload Carriers Association
Publish Date: 2013-12-13Black Bone Disease: Is Nitisinone a Cure?
Promising Black Bone Disease treatment called nitisinone requires funding for medical tests and clinical trial patient costs.
Author: AKU Society
Publish Date: 2013-09-14 - Updated: 2022-01-20Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
Establishment of Rheumatoid Awareness day of recognition to be held each year on February 2.
Author: Rheumatoid Patient Foundation
Publish Date: 2013-01-23 - Updated: 2016-03-31International Day of People with Disabilities (World Disabled Day)
International Day of People with Disability on Dec 3 is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2012-12-03 - Updated: 2022-01-08U.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.
Author: U.S. Postal Service
Publish Date: 2012-10-08 - Updated: 2022-01-27Disability Awareness Video Shorts - Voices Beyond the Mirror
Series of video shorts developed to raise public awareness about issues pertaining to people with developmental disabilities.
Author: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Publish Date: 2011-09-01Bladder Cancer Awareness Day - May 7
BCAN announces launch of the Hope After Recurrence campaign in conjunction with Bladder Cancer Awareness Day.
Author: Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Publish Date: 2011-05-06May is Older Americans Month
Former president John F. Kennedy designated the month of May as Older Americans Month in 1963.
Author: 101 Mobility
Publish Date: 2011-05-03 - Updated: 2013-06-04May 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.
Author: Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)
Publish Date: 2011-05-03May is National Arthritis Awareness Month
To commence National Arthritis Awareness Month in May the Arthritis Foundation is calling on Americans to get moving.
Author: Arthritis Foundation
Publish Date: 2011-05-02Health and Disability Awareness Days, Weeks, Months
List of major awareness dates and commemorative observance days, weeks, and months, that focus on health medical and disability research or ethical causes of importance.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2011-04-30 - Updated: 2022-04-14Canada Proclaims April 29 World Primary Immunodeficiency Day
The World Health Organization recognizes more than 150 forms of the disease Primary Immunodeficiency.
Author: CI Society
Publish Date: 2011-04-28 - Updated: 2018-03-15Hearing Education and Awareness Campaign - AARP
Helping people better understand hearing loss and hearing loss prevention and evaluate all the treatment options available to them.
Author: AARP
Publish Date: 2011-03-23National 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.
Author: The Heart Failure Society of America
Publish Date: 2011-02-11Gains in COPD Awareness
To improve awareness of COPD symptoms the NHLBI is launching a new public service announcement campaign.
Author: NHLBI
Publish Date: 2010-11-09Disability 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.
Author: Disability Mentoring Day at Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
Publish Date: 2010-10-28Disability 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.
Author: Chit Chat
Publish Date: 2010-10-26 - Updated: 2013-06-01AAPD Announces 2010 Disability Mentoring Day Launch
Nations largest job shadow program promotes career development for youth students and jobseekers with disabilities.
Author: American Association of People With Disabilities
Publish Date: 2010-10-18OCD Awareness Week - Remuda Ranch
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week October 11 - 17 Hopes to Fight Stigma and Raise Awareness of Disorder.
Author: Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders
Publish Date: 2010-10-07Cole Choken Mexico to Calgary Cancer Awareness Run
AFN Congratulates Cole Choken on Cancer Awareness Run from Mexico to Calgary.
Author: Assembly of First Nations
Publish Date: 2010-10-03Plasma Donors to be Recognized for Lifesaving Contribution
Plasma is used to make therapies that treat hemophilia and other rare disorders.
Author: CSL Plasma
Publish Date: 2010-09-25Dementia Awareness Week - NSW Australia
The 16th of September marks the beginning of Dementia Awareness Week in NSW which runs until September 26.
Author: Department of aging, Disability and Home Care
Publish Date: 2010-09-18National Gout Campaign - The Arthritis Foundation
Gout Living campaign helps increase understanding and encourage better management of gout.
Author: The Arthritis Foundation
Publish Date: 2010-09-14 - Updated: 2010-09-25ADHD Organizations Join Forces for ADHD Awareness Week
Consortium of ADHD Organizations Join Forces for ADHD Awareness Week September 13-17.
Author: ADDitude; ADDA; ACO
Publish Date: 2010-09-0810 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.
Author: FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology
Publish Date: 2010-09-01Parkinson'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.
Author: Department of aging, Disability and Home Care
Publish Date: 2010-08-30Bicyclist Rides from Alaska to Florida
Bicyclist Rides from Alaska to Florida to Raise Funds and Awareness for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health.
Author: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Publish Date: 2010-08-22Top Models Step for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Cause
Nine West is in New York City for Spring Summer 2011 Fashion Week to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer.
Author: Jones Apparel Group
Publish Date: 2010-08-17 - Updated: 2016-11-05National Bullying Prevention Month - October
October is National Bullying Prevention Month a project of PACER Center.
Author: PACER Center
Publish Date: 2010-08-17Awareness for Depression with Walk Across the United States
Walk from St. Louis to Washington D.C. to rally support and gather signatures to raise awareness for depression.
Author: Walk to Washington
Publish Date: 2010-08-15Understand New Equality Act - Guide for Businesses
Acas employment relations service new guidance to assist businesses in understanding and preparing for the changes to new single Equality Act.
Author: Acas
Publish Date: 2010-08-14Rothbarts Foot Awareness Week Promotes Understanding of Little Known Cause of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is the number one cause of adult disability in the United States.
Author: Bonnie Boots Communications
Publish Date: 2010-08-12The 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.
Author: Dr. Claudio Cerullo
Publish Date: 2010-06-09 - Updated: 2013-11-25Making Your Swimming Pool Safe for Summer
Creating multiple barriers between the house and swimming pool are key to a safe summer pool season.
Author: National Drowning Prevention Alliance
Publish Date: 2010-05-27National Neuropathy Week to Feature Empire State Building Lighting
Raising Awareness of Chronic Neurological Disease Affecting 20 Million Americans.
Author: The Neuropathy Association
Publish Date: 2010-05-17Educating the Public about Depression and Disability
Guardian Teams Up With Mental Health America To Educate Public About Depression And Disability - Implements Educational Campaign.
Author: The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Publish Date: 2010-05-08Top 10 Things That Annoy People Who Use Wheelchairs - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Online poll asking people who use wheelchairs what annoys them most.
Author: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Publish Date: 2010-05-06 - Updated: 2010-06-25Disability Etiquette and Awareness Information
Disability Etiquette and Awareness refers to educating people regarding disabilities and terminology or languages used when communicating with or about people with disabilities.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2010-05-06 - Updated: 2022-05-01Get 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.
Author: Arthritis Foundation
Publish Date: 2010-05-04Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week
The week of April 11-17 2010 marks the founding of Paralyzed Veterans of America 64 years ago.
Author: Paralyzed Veterans of America
Publish Date: 2010-04-12 - Updated: 2019-02-10Safeway's People with Disabilities Campaign
Easter Seals critical autism early intervention, inclusive child care and employment services.
Author: Easter Seals
Publish Date: 2010-03-29 - Updated: 2018-10-11Healthcare Professionals Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Path to a Cure journey to the 19341-foot summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise global awareness of Pulmonary Hypertension.
Author: Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Publish Date: 2010-02-19 - Updated: 2016-12-30NFB 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.
Author: National Federation of the Blind
Publish Date: 2009-11-17 - Updated: 2010-01-16Enable America Declares November Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month
Enable America is a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for all people with disabilities.
Author: Enable America
Publish Date: 2009-10-31Obama - 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.
Author: THE WHITE HOUSE
Publish Date: 2009-10-20Today is World Osteoporosis Day - 20 Oct 2009
Individuals and governments around the globe join the fight against osteoporosis.
Author: International Osteoporosis Foundation
Publish Date: 2009-10-20 - Updated: 2010-01-16World MRSA Awareness Month
MRSA Survivors Network has been drawing attention to the MRSA epidemic by launching World MRSA Day Oct 2nd.
Author: MRSA Survivors Network
Publish Date: 2009-10-13 - Updated: 2010-07-14Celebrate 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.
Author: The Right to Sight
Publish Date: 2009-10-08Education Secretary Duncan on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Statement in support of President Obamas proclamation of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Author: U.S. Department of Education
Publish Date: 2009-10-06Demi Lovato and Bullying Prevention Awareness Week
Demi Lovato has released three public service announcements urging teens to join the movement against bullying.
Author: PACER Center
Publish Date: 2009-10-02 - Updated: 2010-06-08October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Supporting the Canadian Cancer Society is another way Canadians can contribute to the fight against breast cancer.
Author: Canadian Cancer Society
Publish Date: 2009-10-01Enable America Supports Disability Mentoring Day
Enable America is supporting and encouraging businesses to participate in Disability Mentoring Day held each October.
Author: Enable America
Publish Date: 2009-09-19 - Updated: 2010-02-01Health Care Reform, The Community Choice Act, and People with Disabilities
An article about Health Care Reform The Community Choice Act and People with Disabilities.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2009-09-09 - Updated: 2010-06-29Sheltering 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.
Author: Sheltering Arms
Publish Date: 2009-08-28 - Updated: 2010-07-09AA 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.
Author: American Airlines
Publish Date: 2009-08-06 - Updated: 2010-06-25Car 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.
Author: Capt. David Bacon
Publish Date: 2009-08-03 - Updated: 2010-07-11Disability Awareness Day
Disability Awareness Day - A festival related to Persons with Disabilities in Warrington, United Kingdom.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2009-07-06 - Updated: 2010-07-19June 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.
Author: Brain Injury Association of Canada
Publish Date: 2009-06-18Paralysis 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.
Author: Breakthrough Strategies
Publish Date: 2009-04-21 - Updated: 2010-07-19Child Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities
Information including signs of child abuse and neglect of children with disabilities who have been abused.
Author: ARCA
Publish Date: 2009-04-10Safeway, 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.
Author: Easter Seals
Publish Date: 2009-04-02 - Updated: 2018-10-11Brain 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.
Author: BrainTrust Canada
Publish Date: 2009-03-14When You Meet a Blind Person
Tips on meeting a blind person including when to offer assistance and awareness hints for helping the blind.
Author: Robin Kettle
Publish Date: 2009-02-08 - Updated: 2016-06-12Wheelchair Etiquette and Disability Awareness
Explains the rules of etiquette when talking with a person in a wheelchair and people using guide dogs.
Author: Robin Kettle
Publish Date: 2009-02-01 - Updated: 2020-02-06Self Injury Awareness Information
Information on self injury most forms of self harm are superficial or moderate although there are some extreme forms.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2009-01-31 - Updated: 2010-09-27Teaching Children Disability Etiquette and Manners
How to teach children disability etiquette when meeting people with disabilities or service dogs.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2009-01-28 - Updated: 2022-05-01Down Syndrome Awareness
Part of Down syndrome awareness is pushing for better educational programs to help children with Down syndrome achieve their goals.
Author: Mike Selvon
Publish Date: 2009-01-28 - Updated: 2018-06-19Politically Correct Language of Disability
Examples and information on the language of disability awareness to make your talks more sensitive, accurate and inclusive for speaker presentations in corporate or community setting.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2009-01-28 - Updated: 2020-05-03The 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.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2009-01-27 - Updated: 2010-07-11
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