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In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. [3] Congress later expanded the first week of October to the entire month of October and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month in 1988.
Mental Health Awareness Month [28] National Bike Month; National Military Appreciation Month; National Foster Care Month [29] National Guide Dog Month (2008, 2009) National Pet Month (United States) National Smile Month (United Kingdom, May and June) National Stroke Awareness Month; South Asian Heritage Month (Ontario, Canada) Zombie Awareness ...
The U.S. Congress has statutorily designated the month of October as a recurring, civic holiday called "National Disability Employment Awareness Month". [7]The 82nd Texas Legislature statutorily designated October as a recurring, month-long civic holiday called "Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month" to "encourage public schools and state agencies to celebrate the ...
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month; International Albinism Awareness Day; International Day of Sign Languages; International Stuttering Awareness Day; International Week of the Deaf; International Year of Disabled Persons
Learn the disability flag's history and significance, what the colors on the disability flag represent and how to celebrate Disability Pride Month in July 2023.
Following a 1999 proclamation from President Bill Clinton, Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) was established to provide mentorship and career advice for people with disabilities. [11] [12] AAPD administers the program as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Every October, Mentoring Day is observed nationwide, with over 10,000 ...
October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month; October: National Cyber Security Awareness Month; October: National Energy Awareness Month; October:National Down Syndrome Awareness Month; November: National Entrepreneurship Month [52] November: Military Family Month; November: National Bone Marrow Donor Awareness Month; November ...
A year later in 2017 the first Disability Pride Brighton festival was held on New Road in Brighton with an attendance of approximately 2000 people. [53] Held every year since 2017, Disability Pride Brighton is a free event. There are stalls from various charities and disability groups, as well as live performances and art by disabled artists.