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Autism Acceptance Month

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  This month celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. It emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness toward meaningful acceptance.  The Autism Society of America has launched its Autism Is campaign to amplify the voices and lived experiences of Autistic individuals. Autism Is: personal and collective--an identity, a culture, a way of life. It comes with strengths and struggles, moments of joy, and challenges. You can make an impact by sharing your story, getting involved, and supporting the Autism community.    In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. The day's purpose is to highlight the need to improve the quality of life for people with autism and ensure they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.  Consider wearing one of the following colors or something related to Autism Acceptance on Wednesday, April 2: Blue...
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Deaf History Month

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  National Deaf History Month is celebrated from March 13 through April 15 to commemorate the achievements of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Deaf History Month aims to raise awareness about the deaf community, their struggles, and their contributions to society. The specific timeframe was chosen to recognize pivotal moments in deaf education, highlighting the progress and achievements of the deaf community.   Key Dates: March 13, 1988: Gallaudet University appointed its first deaf president, I. King Jordan. April 8, 1864: Gallaudet University, the first institution of higher education for the deaf and hard of hearing, was officially founded. April 15, 1818: America's first public school for the deaf, the American School for the Deaf, opened.   The American Society for Deaf Children estimates that about 11.5 million Americans have some sort of hearing impairment, ranging from difficulty in hearing conversation to total hearing loss. That's about 3.5% ...
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World Down Syndrome Day

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World Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on March 21st. This is a global awareness day to raise awareness about Down syndrome, advocate for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome, and celebrate their potential and accomplishments.   This specific date (the 21st day of the 3rd month) was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.   One way to get involved is to share the 2025 theme message on March 21st: We call on all Governments to Improve Our Support Systems .  Another easy way to get involved is to wear socks that will get noticed on March 21st. You could wear mismatched socks or your most colorful or brightest socks. When someone asks about your socks, you can start a conversation by saying, "I'm wearing them to raise awareness of Down syndrome." You can visit World Down Syndrome Day's Lots of Socks campaign  to sign up to receive resources and support them by p...
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