International Day of the Girl-

International Day of the Girl-

Today is the 10th Anniversary of #InternationalDayoftheGirl, an effort to increase attention on issues that matter to girls, while supporting them in efforts to become future change makers. In addition to the 2022 UNICEF effort seen here International Day of the Girl...
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day-

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day-

Today I join with others in recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It’s an honor and history that I believe we should recognize and respect all year long. You can read the official White House 2022 Proclamation here. A Proclamation on Indigenous...
World Cerebral Palsy Day-

World Cerebral Palsy Day-

Today we recognize and celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day! Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disability that impacts more than 17 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common and least understood disabilities. According to Mayo Clinic, cerebral palsy is most...
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month-

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month-

Throughout the month of October, people will be recognizing and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome to help create greater awareness about this disability. I will do the same here and on my professional Facebook page where I post about disability daily. Icon...
Welcome, Celebratory October-

Welcome, Celebratory October-

It’s time for falling leaves in vibrant Crayola colors, and pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes. Time to savor hot beverages like hot spiced cider and pumpkin lattes that take the edge off the increasing chill. It’s the month of witches and goblins...
World Heart Day 2022-

World Heart Day 2022-

Today is World Heart Day 2022. The day is observed yearly to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, with an emphasis on prevention, treatment and managing heart disease. This year’s theme is Cardiovascular Health for Everyone. According to the Centers for...