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Spotlight Issues

2026

July 2026

June 2026

May 2026

April 2026 – Autism Acceptance Month

March 2026 – Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

February 2026

January 2026

2025

December 2025

November 2025 – National Caregivers Month

October 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month

September 2025

August 2025

July 2025 – Disability Pride Month

June 2025

May 2025

April 2025

March 2025 – Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

February 2025

January 2025

2024

December 2024 – Inclusive Schooling & Special Education

November 2024 – National Family Caregivers Month

October 2024 – National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

September 2024

August 2024 – Disability Justice & Equity

July 2024 – Disability Pride and the Anniversary of the ADA

June 2024 – Accessible, Equitable Healthcare

May 2024 – Supported Decision Making

April 2024 – Autism Acceptance Month

March 2024 – Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

February 2024 – Black History Month

January 2024 – Community Engagement and Inclusion

2023

December 2023 – Inclusive Schooling and Special Education

November 2023 – Family Caregivers Month & Assistive Technology Month

October 2023 – Employment and Disability Issues

September 2023 – Housing and Disability Issues