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The month is an extension of "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week" originally observed during the first week of October beginning in 1945. [1] In 1962 the word "physically" was removed from that week to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.
The U.S. Congress has statutorily designated the month of October as a recurring, civic holiday called "National Disability Employment Awareness Month". [7]The 82nd Texas Legislature statutorily designated October as a recurring, month-long civic holiday called "Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month" to "encourage public schools and state agencies to celebrate the ...
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (United States) [46] [47] National Disability Employment Awareness Month (United States) [8] [9] [48] National Hispanic Heritage Month (US; September 15 to October 15) [40] National Pizza Month (United States) National Work and Family Month (United States) [49] Polish American Heritage Month [citation needed]
September 15 – October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month [49] October: National Information Literacy Awareness Month [50] October: Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month; October: Country Music Month [51] October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; October: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; October: National Arts ...
Learn the disability flag's history and significance, what the colors on the disability flag represent and how to celebrate Disability Pride Month in July 2023.
In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month (October) and changed the name to "National Disability Employment Awareness Month". [ 3 ] [ 33 ] 1946 – President Truman signed the National Mental Health Act (1946), which called for the establishment of a National Institute of Mental Health .
Disability Pride Month: Savannah mother's daughter, work with children inspires inclusive designs. Gannett. Polly Powers Stramm. July 15, 2024 at 11:11 AM.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was jailed for 18 months in October after he admitted to being in contempt of court by repeating false accusations about a Syrian refugee.