World Bipolar Day is held on March 30th each year. It’s an international campaign to raise awareness about bipolar disorders. World Bipolar Day (WBD) is recognized on March 30th as the birthday of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as likely having bipolar disorder.
Disability Book Week, held on April 23-29 each year, invites individuals to become more inclusive with what they read by reading a book that features a main character with a disability.
May 12 is the International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND). These conditions include Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and Fibromyalgia. This day coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing. Although ME/CFS was not defined in her lifetime, many historians believe she developed an ME/CFS-like illness. She became chronically ill and was often bedridden later in life.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is celebrated on the third Thursday of May each year. In 2024, GAAD falls on May 16th. According to accessibility.day, “The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access / inclusion and people with different disabilities.”
National PTSD Awareness Day in the US is observed on June 27th each year. It’s a day to raise awareness about the impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder and fight the stigma surrounding it.
Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, focuses on honoring and celebrating people with disabilities. Disability Pride is a chance to learn more about disability rights and celebrate the vibrant disability community.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month doesn’t necessarily mean I’m proud of having disabilities. This month, for disabled people, is more about celebrating our whole selves, including our disability. While we’re at it, we’re also advocating for a more inclusive world.
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The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This year marks the 34th anniversary of the ADA.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a crucial piece of legislation in the USA that ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities. It’s a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability.
International Disabled Author’s Day is celebrated on October 2nd to honor the accomplishments, creativity, and hard work of published authors with disabilities. It’s a day to raise awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion of disabled people in literature. (If you missed Disability Book Week in April, here’s your chance to celebrate in October!)