Breast Cancer Awareness Month – I think everyone knows someone touched by this disease. Go Pink for the cure!

Lupus Awareness Month – A Chronic Illness with serious health issues. Please visit the Lupus Foundation of America for information.

Celiac Disease Awareness Month – Chronic reaction to glutens.

Dental Hygiene Month – Thank goodnes for Gentle Hygienists. As a person with Sjogren’s Syndrome I have my teeth cleaned every 4 months.

Down Syndrome Month – “One in every 733 babies born in the U.S. has Down syndrome. The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades – from 25 in 1983 to 56 today. In that same span of time, advancements in education, research and advocacy have had a tremendous impact on the opportunities that individuals with Down syndrome have to live healthy and fulfilling lives.” from the National Down Syndrome Society 

Disability Employment Awareness Month – “This effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment actually began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to ‘National Disability Employment Awareness Month.’ ” from the Office of Disability Employment Policy