Celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and learn how this landmark civil rights law continues to shape accessibility, inclusion, and disability rights.
Tag: Awareness
Why Disability Pride Matters More Than Ever
Learn why Disability Pride Month matters, how it empowers the disability community, and why accessibility, inclusion, and representation benefit everyone.
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Isn’t About Curing Us. It’s About Including Us.
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. The color is green. And if you’re someone who actually lives with CP — or loves someone who does — you already know what we don’t need more of. We don’t need more pity. We don’t need more cure-focused charity campaigns that treat our bodies like problems to be solved
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Is About Our Survival, Not Your Inspiration
Every March, timelines fill up with bright colors, puzzle pieces, and one-line “awareness” posts about developmental disabilities.
World Hearing Day is not a one-day favor to Deaf and hard-of-hearing people
March 3rd is World Hearing Day, and I want to be really clear: This is not about turning Deaf and hard-of-hearing people into inspirational stories about “overcoming.” It’s about whether we get to access information, healthcare, work, relationships, and culture on our terms.
Our Needs Are Not “Special” — They’re Human
This is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. And this year, I want to talk about what it costs us when we keep framing survival as a luxury.
How to Finish the Year When Grief Is Sitting With You
Holding grief close while welcoming new light.
Diabetes Awareness Month: Understanding the Journey, Empowering the Community
"Raising awareness, inspiring healthier futures."
Men’s Mental Health Month: The Conversations Men Aren’t Allowed to Have
Men’s Mental Health Month is not just a symbolic observance—it’s a crossroads. A reminder that countless men are carrying emotional weight with nowhere safe to place it.
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizing the significance of mental health which affects many individuals. With 1 in 5 adults experiencing mental illness, it's crucial to seek support and foster conversations. Signs of needing help include persistent sadness and mood changes. Prioritize mental wellness with communication, boundaries, and professional assistance.