October is Blindness Awareness Month brings light to the lives of those who are blind or visually impaired to learn about their daily challenges and recognize their achievements. Many people around the world deal with vision loss, including those who need glasses to see clearly. Blindness Awareness Month is not just about understanding the challenges. It is also a celebration of the potential and accomplishments of those who are blind or have low vision.
https://www.fightingblindness.org/eye-health-awareness-calendar
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the contributions of workers with disabilities and promotes inclusive employment practices. It is an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce. This yearly event began in 1945 as a weeklong national observance of the contributions of people with physical disabilities. In 1988, Congress designated the commemoration as NDEAM, which then evolved to acknowledge the importance of increasing opportunities for people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, in the workforce.
Leading up to the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, this year’s NDEAM theme and graphics will also honor the national milestone. NDEAM 2025 will recognize the value and talent American workers with disabilities add to our workplaces and economy and highlight their achievements both past and present.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month aims to educate, raise awareness, and celebrate the unique differences of various learning disabilities including dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other executive functioning difficulties. According to the U.S. Department of Education, approximately 2.5 million students have dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia and approximately 6 million students have ADHD. Often a student has several or more of these disabilities.
https://nacdd.org/nacdd-on-learning-disabilities-awareness-month/
Down Syndrome Awareness Month honors individuals with Down syndrome and advocates for acceptance and opportunities. It is a month to raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of our loved ones with Down syndrome. DSAM seeks to break down barriers and focus on promoting advocacy for people with Down syndrome.
https://ndss.org/down- https://ndss.org/down-syndrome-awareness-monthsyndrome-awareness-month
ADHD Awareness Month focuses on understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In the United States, about 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults have ADHD, making it one of the most common mental health conditions. Symptoms of the condition include Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. During ADHD Awareness Month, communities shed light on this condition and rally to support those who have received diagnoses. In 2004, ADHD Awareness Month began as a collaboration of mental health organizations.
https://add.org/adhd-awareness/
Dyslexia Awareness Month promotes early intervention and support for individuals with dyslexia.
https://dyslexiaida.org/october-is-dyslexia-awareness-month-2/
Spina Bifida Awareness Month is a time to celebrate the hundreds of thousands of people living with Spina Bifida. Every October, we highlight community stories that challenge us to raise more awareness and support for those living with Spina Bifida. Spina bifida is a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. It’s a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure in a developing embryo that later becomes the baby’s brain and spinal cord and the tissues that enclose them. Typically, the neural tube forms early in pregnancy and closes by the 28th day after conception. In babies with spina bifida, a portion of the neural tube doesn’t close all the way. This affects the spinal cord and bones of the spine. Spina bifida can range from being mild to causing serious disabilities. Symptoms depend on where on the spine the opening is located and how big it is. Symptoms also depend on whether the spinal cord and nerves are involved. When necessary, early treatment for spina bifida involves surgery.
https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/about-us/
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