Low Vision Awareness Month
Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
National Braille Literacy Month
Braille is a code that enables us to read with our fingertips using a system of six raised dots. It was created in 1824 by a French boy named Louis Braille who was born on January 4, 1809. Today, Braille is used all over the world in many languages.
For information and resources:
1) Accessible Educational Materials for Parents and Families Accessible Educational Materials for Parents and Families (ct.gov)
2) Effective Communication Resources: Want to know your rights in obtaining auxiliary aids and services such as sign language interpreters, materials in braille, and more, under the ADA? Check Disability Rights Connecticut’s list of complied resources regarding effective communication for people with disabilities. https://www.disrightsct.org/resource-center/#effective-communication
3) CT Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB CT LAB
4) The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress, administers a free national library program that provides braille and recorded materials to people who cannot see regular print or handle print materials. The NLS program is funded annually by Congress, and books and materials are mailed as “Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped” through a separate appropriation to the United States Postal Service. NLS service is provided directly by a network of cooperating libraries funded through a combination of state, local, and/or federal sources. Overview - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Library of Congress (loc.gov)
Thyroid Awareness Month
1) Podcast from the Mayo Clinic for Thyroid Awareness Month: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/thyroid-disease-awareness-month-mayo-clinic-radio/
2) https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-information/
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s Disease:
Click here for articles and reports that can be helpful for you and those you care for: https://alzfdn.org/in-the-news/
Diabetes:
Click here for resources: https://diabetes.org/tools-resources
Epilepsy:
Click here for lifestyle and independent living resources:Lifestyle & Independent Living | Epilepsy Foundation
National Family Caregivers Month:
Click here for caregiver mental health resources: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-resources-caregivers
and National Family Caregiver Support Program
Assistive Technology:
Click here for AT resources from the CT State Library: Assistive Technology - Libraries and Accessibility - LibGuides Home at Connecticut State Library.
Assistive Technology (AT) is crucial in helping people avoid or overcome social isolation. Among AT users who said they experienced social isolation, 37% said their AT helped them cope with isolation “most of the time” or “always” and 43% said “sometimes.” Only 20% said “rarely” or “never.
Click here for a Ted Talk on AT: Rebecca Knill: How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf | TED Talk
Down Syndrome
Dysautonomia
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6004-dysautonomia
Spinal Cord Injuries
https://unitedspinal.org/chapter/connecticut-chapter-of-united-spinal-association/
September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Click the links below for more information + resources:
PTSD Awareness Month: NIMH-Funded Researcher Discusses PTSD- Learn the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and the latest research on PTSD. https://youtu.be/wIcWIbM4hLE
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/in-depth/migraines/art-20047242
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/alzheimers-and-brain-awareness-month-2024
A colorful graphic with hibiscus flowers and waves reads "Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month"
To shine the spotlight on individuals with disabilities who are members of the AAPI community click on the links below:
-Ollie Cantos: A Driving Force in Reshaping Intersectional Visibility
-Sneha Dave: Super Talent Creates Network for Teens and Young Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
-Tammy Duckworth: Senator Serves as Role Model for Many
-Shaina Ghuraya: Triple Threat Creates Space for Spectacular Intersectional Stories to Grow
-Mazie Hirono: Hawaii Senator Recognized for Leadership as an Immigrant and as a Person with a Disability
-Steve Lee: Disabled Comedian Breaks Down Stereotypes Through Jokes
Care Worker Awareness Month
Click here for resources: https://www.caregiveraction.org
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month
Click here for resources: https://fndhope.org/fnd-guide
Limb Loss + Limb Difference Awareness Month
Click here for resources: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/events-programs/limb-loss-awareness-month
National BIPOC Health Awareness Month
Click here for resources: https://www.hhs.gov/national-minority-health-month/reading-list/index.html
