Disability Awareness

“Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World“

“Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future.

The global crisis of COVID-19 is deepening pre-existing inequalities, exposing the extent of exclusion and highlighting that work on disability inclusion is imperative. People with disabilities—one billion people— are one of the most excluded groups in our society and are among the hardest hit in this crisis in terms of fatalities.

Even under normal circumstances, persons with disabilities are less likely to access health care, education, employment and to participate in the community. An integrated approach is required to ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind.” [ … ]

(Source : UN)

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Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day

June 23

(For information on Dravet Syndrome, click here.)

“Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month takes place each June in the U.S., and International Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day is observed on June 23rd. This year, we are recognizing those that we have lost on our first annual Remembrance Day, June 15th.

By raising awareness of Dravet syndrome, our community can increase knowledge in the general public; improve early diagnosis; assure that patient families have the information they need to manage their loved one’s care; and reduce the feelings of isolation faced by patients and their families. This year’s theme is: Join the Fight! “

(Source: Dravet Foundation)

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Also recognized in June:

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Awareness Month

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

PTSD Awareness Month

(Source: Disability: IN)

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