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Raising awareness for rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives. Held on the last day of February — the rarest day of the year.

Educating the public about brain injury prevention, recognition, and the needs of survivors and their families.

Celebrating people with Down syndrome worldwide. The date 3/21 represents the uniqueness of Trisomy 21.

Rock Your Socks — wear mismatched socks!

International epilepsy awareness day founded by Cassidy Megan from Nova Scotia, Canada. Wear purple!

Founded by a Canadian — Cassidy Megan from Nova Scotia

A month dedicated to acceptance and inclusion of autistic people. The community prefers "acceptance" over "awareness."

United Nations designated day to raise awareness about autism worldwide.

Celebrating the work of occupational therapists across Canada who help people participate in daily activities.

Canada's annual mental health awareness campaign led by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Events and resources across the country.

Raising awareness about communication disorders including speech, language, and hearing challenges.

Wear a red shirt to show your commitment to accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Federal government initiative celebrating accessibility and inclusion. Events and activities across Canada.

Federal government initiative — events across Canada

Global day of awareness and solidarity with people affected by multiple sclerosis.

Raising awareness about the unique challenges faced by individuals who are deafblind.

Honouring Indigenous peoples and highlighting Jordan's Principle and Indigenous disability services.

Jordan's Principle ensures First Nations children get the services they need

Celebrating Canada's diversity and highlighting newcomer disability resources.

A growing movement celebrating disability identity, culture, and the contributions of disabled people to society.

Promoting awareness of deaf culture, deaf rights, and the achievements of deaf and hard of hearing people.

Highlighting the importance of literacy and the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities.

The 9th day of the 9th month — because no amount of alcohol in 9 months of pregnancy is safe.

9/9 because no amount of alcohol in 9 months of pregnancy is safe

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Canada's suicide crisis helpline).

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 988

Raising understanding about ADHD and advocating for better support, diagnosis, and treatment.

Raising awareness about learning disabilities and the importance of early intervention and support.

Uniting the CP community worldwide. Part of the Go Green campaign.

Go Green for CP

Global day for mental health education and advocacy against social stigma.

Celebrating the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the white cane as a symbol of independence.

Promoting the value of an inclusive workforce and the contributions of workers with disabilities.

Canada's dedicated month for epilepsy awareness and education.

Celebrating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child — highlighting children's disability rights.

THE major global disability awareness day. United Nations observance promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

The most important global disability awareness day

Recognizing the work of volunteers — including those who support disability organizations across Canada.