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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
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.
People, Communities & Living
Recurring Event
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
