Tag Archives: Awareness

FEDEAFES: A Federation of Associations of People with Mental Illness and Their Families in the Basque Region

Posted on June 3, 2021 by mpgarcia

The Basque Country Federation of Associations of Relatives and People with Mental Illness (FEDEAFES, acronym in Spanish) (in Spanish) was established in 1987 in the Basque region of Spain and brings together Basque organizations that support people with mental illness … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization | Tagged #FEDEAFES, Awareness, Basque organizations, civil rights, employment, families, FEDEAFES, inclusive recreation, interventions, mental health, service providers, Spanish, training | Leave a comment

APEBI: Organizing Programs for People with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in Argentina

Posted on June 10, 2019 by mpgarcia

The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association (APEBI, acronym in Spanish) in Argentina was created in 1975 and is dedicated to the development of prevention, assistance, recreational, sport, and rehabilitation programs for people with spinal bifida, hydrocephalus, and other disabilities. APEBI … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Spanish | Tagged #APEBI Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association, access, Argentina, Awareness, Disabilities, disability, equal opportunities, hydrocephalus, inclusion, people with disabilities, Spanish, Spanish-language, spina bifida | Leave a comment

Working Side-By-Side – DDAwareness17 and DSWorks

Posted on March 6, 2017 by naricspotlight

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). The theme for 2017 is Life Side By … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged autism, Awareness, DDAwareness17, developmental disabilities, down syndrome, DSWorks, employment, intellectual disabilities | 1 Comment

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day: Finding Help, Finding Hope

Posted on May 2, 2016 by naricspotlight

May 5th is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is helping communities increase access to behavioral health services and supports for children, youth, and young adults who experience mental or substance use … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged #HeroesOfHope, Awareness, children, mental health, psychiatric disabilities, youth | Leave a comment

Disability Awareness Campaigns in Colleges and Universities

Posted on August 6, 2014 by mpgarcia

Recently, a patron asked us if we were aware of any colleges and universities that hold autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness campaigns on their campuses. We broadened the question to disability awareness campaigns and spoke with several Disability Services Offices … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorder, Awareness, Bellevue college, college, Columbus State University, developmental disabilities, Disabilities, disability, disability awareness campaigns, education, people with disabilities, university, University of Central Florida | 1 Comment

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 30, 2013 by teddowusu

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is a collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, … Continue reading →

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by teddowusu

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). In honor of Down syndrome awareness, NDSS hosts events to celebrate the accomplishments and promote the acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS got … Continue reading →

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Psoriasis Awareness Month

Posted on August 20, 2013 by teddowusu

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. As many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis making it the most common autoimmune disease in the United States. Psoriasis occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed the growth cycle of … Continue reading →

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May is Neuropathy Awareness Month

Posted on May 23, 2013 by mpgarcia

May continues to be a busy month for observances, including Neuropathy Awareness Month. What is neuropathy? Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a result of nerve damage that can cause numbness and pain in your hands and feet. According … Continue reading →

Posted in Event | Tagged Awareness, Disabilities, disability, nerves, Neuromuscular Diseases, neuropathy, NIDRR research, people with disabilities | Leave a comment

Osteoporosis Awareness

Posted on May 14, 2013 by teddowusu

May is Osteoporosis Awareness month and in recognition, this blog will publish information on Osteoporosis along with material promoting bone health. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones gradually become weak and likely to break; the most common of … Continue reading →

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