Observance Calendar - National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Observance Calendar
The National Disability Council's Observance Calendar is a valuable resource dedicated to highlighting important disability events across the globe. This calendar serves as a convenient reference for significant dates in the disability community. From International Day of Persons with Disabilities to Disability Awareness Days, these dates represent moments of recognition, advocacy and celebration within the community.
Join us in commemorating these important dates and amplifying the stories of resilience and strength.
2025 Disability Awareness Dates
Jan
4
World Braille Day
04 January 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
A Day to raise awareness for providing essential information in accessible formats, including in Braille and audible formats.
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World Braille Day
04 January 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
A Day to raise awareness for providing essential information in accessible formats, including in Braille and audible formats.
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Feb
2
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
02 February 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
A Day to raise awareness for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
02 February 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
A Day to raise awareness for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Feb
2
World Autism Awareness Day
02 February 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Ever since the United Nations General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the United Nations has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others.
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World Autism Awareness Day
02 February 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Ever since the United Nations General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the United Nations has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others.
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Apr
1
Autism Acceptance Week
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
If you are super keen, register your interest for World Autism Acceptance Week 2025.
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Autism Acceptance Week
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
If you are super keen, register your interest for World Autism Acceptance Week 2025.
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Apr
1
Cushing’s Disease Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
April is Cushing’s Disease Awareness Month with April 8 designated particularly as Cushing’s Disease Awareness Day to honor Dr. Harvey Cushing whose birthday was on that day.
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Cushing’s Disease Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
April is Cushing’s Disease Awareness Month with April 8 designated particularly as Cushing’s Disease Awareness Day to honor Dr. Harvey Cushing whose birthday was on that day.
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Apr
1
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for FND.
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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for FND.
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Apr
1
Limb Loss Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for limb loss.
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Limb Loss Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for limb loss.
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Apr
1
National Donate Life Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) features an entire month of activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
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National Donate Life Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) features an entire month of activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
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Apr
1
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer.
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Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer.
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Apr
1
Parkinson's Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for Parkinson's with a special highlight on 11 April as Parkinson's Disease International Awareness Day.
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Parkinson's Awareness Month
01 April 2025 - 30 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for Parkinson's with a special highlight on 11 April as Parkinson's Disease International Awareness Day.
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Apr
6
Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day
06 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day takes place on April 6th each year.
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Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day
06 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day takes place on April 6th each year.
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Apr
7
World Health Day
07 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.
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World Health Day
07 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.
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Apr
10
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
10 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), is a day to educate and urge policymakers and the public regarding the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. The day also highlights the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns of young people in the U.S.
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National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
10 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), is a day to educate and urge policymakers and the public regarding the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. The day also highlights the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns of young people in the U.S.
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Apr
13
Sarcoidosis Awareness Day
13 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for Sarcoidosis.
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Sarcoidosis Awareness Day
13 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising awareness for Sarcoidosis.
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Apr
17
World Hemophilia Day (United Nations Day)
17 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
This global event is dedicated to raising awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, supporting individuals and families affected by these conditions, and advocating for improved access to care.
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World Hemophilia Day (United Nations Day)
17 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
This global event is dedicated to raising awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, supporting individuals and families affected by these conditions, and advocating for improved access to care.
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Apr
19
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day
19 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
CDH is celebrated on 19 Wednesday.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day
19 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
CDH is celebrated on 19 Wednesday.
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Apr
19
Porphyria Awareness Day
19 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Global Porphyria Day was celebrated on Wednesday, April 19th
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Porphyria Awareness Day
19 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Global Porphyria Day was celebrated on Wednesday, April 19th
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Apr
20
World Primary Immunodeficiency Week
20 April 2025 - 26 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
World PI Week offers an opportunity to inform and educate health policy-makers, schools and families, and the general public about primary immunodeficiencies (PI) to drive the earliest possible diagnosis and optimal treatment.
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World Primary Immunodeficiency Week
20 April 2025 - 26 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
World PI Week offers an opportunity to inform and educate health policy-makers, schools and families, and the general public about primary immunodeficiencies (PI) to drive the earliest possible diagnosis and optimal treatment.
People, Communities & Living
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Apr
22
National MS Awareness Week
22 April 2025 - 28 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
MS Awareness Week is a chance for us to raise awareness and speak up together about the realities of life with MS.
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National MS Awareness Week
22 April 2025 - 28 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
MS Awareness Week is a chance for us to raise awareness and speak up together about the realities of life with MS.
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Apr
23
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Awareness Day
23 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising Awareness for progress and determination to find a cure.
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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Awareness Day
23 April 2025
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
Raising Awareness for progress and determination to find a cure.
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