[NFBF-Melbourne] Disability Awareness Calendar

[Dr. Joyce Taylor]

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Disability Awareness Calendar

By Dallas Richard <https://www.microassist.com/author/drichard/>   |
January 1, 2024  |    |  70
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/> 



 

At Microassist, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to supporting
efforts to fully implement accessibility and inclusion, and ensuring the
same principles of barrier-free access outlined in the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) also extends to digital environments. Digital content
that is accessible to people with visual, auditory, cognitive, and mobility
impairments reduces barriers in both the government and commercial arenas -
opening access to resources and opportunities for everyone.

Throughout the year, we will be sharing updates and events
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#monthly-spotlight>  to raise awareness and celebrate the impact the
ADA continues to make.



Accessibility in the News

Miss last week's Accessibility in the News, our weekly newsletter on digital
accessibility standards, private and public sector trends, litigation,
events, and more. Read the recap
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/whether-by-taxi-or-subway
-getting-around-new-york-city-isnt-as-accessible-as-it-should-be/> .

 <https://www.microassist.com/digital-access/news/> Search Accessibility in
the News Archives

 

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Disability Awareness 2024 Calendar

January
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#january>  | February
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#feb>  | March
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#march> | April
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#april>  | May
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#may>  | June
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#june>  | July
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#july>  | August
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#aug>  | September
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#sept>  | October
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#oct>  | November
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#nov>  | December
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#dec> 

 

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July Spotlights

 

 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disability_Pride_Month> 

 

Disability Pride Month
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disability_Pride_Month> 

Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, their
identities, their culture, and their contributions to society. It also seeks
to change the way people think about and define, to end the stigma of
disability, and to promote the belief that disability is a natural part of
human diversity in which people living with disabilities can celebrate and
take pride. It is a chance for people with disabilities to come together and
celebrate being themselves, no matter their differences. It is also a chance
to raise awareness of the challenges they still face every day to be treated
equally. (Wikipedia)

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 <https://www.williams-syndrome.org/awareness> 

 

Williams Syndrome Awareness Month
<https://www.williams-syndrome.org/awareness> 

Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic condition that is present at birth and
can affect anyone. It is characterized by medical problems, including
cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning challenges. These
often occur side by side with striking verbal abilities, highly social
personalities, and an affinity for music. WS occurs equally in males and
females and in all cultures worldwide.  (Williams Syndrome Association)

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July Events

Disability Awareness Day <https://www.disabilityawarenessday.org.uk/>  -
July 14

American Disabilities Act 34th Anniversary <https://www.adaanniversary.org/>
- July 26

 
<https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/disability-awareness-cale
ndar/#july> More July Events

 

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