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1691640-238760INCLUSION AWARENESS CALENDAR0INCLUSION AWARENESS CALENDAR-263525-24447500To build and strengthen a genuine inclusive community that embraces equal opportunities and a sense of belonging for everyone in Carver County. JANUARYBlood Donor Month ResourceShare dates for upcoming drives near ECCJan 15-20: National No Name Calling WeekAdvertise The Misfits by James HoweCheck out the pre-made lessons for Elem, Middle, and HS here FEBRUARY2/14: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness DayMost common birth defect in the U.S.Resource2/17/18: Random Acts of Kindness Day#RandomActsOfKindnessDayUse a WIN enrichment session to plan random acts of kindnessMARCHDevelopmental Disabilities Awareness Month HYPERLINK "" ResourceCerebral Palsy Awareness Month Wear green on 3/25Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month ResourceMultiple Sclerosis Awareness MonthResourcePDF includes great ideas on accommodations and modifications for the classroomEpilepsy Awareness Day3/26 wear purple- more info hereAPRILOT MonthDo something to support and encourage your building OT & Spread the word on what OT’s do! Autism Awareness MonthWays to celebrate hereWear Blue 4/0MAYBetter Speech and Hearing MonthDo something to support and encourage your building SLP & spread the word on what SLP’s do! 6/5-6/12 National Nurse WeekDo something to encourage your building nurseMental Health Awareness MonthIdeas hereJUNE6/24-6/30 Deaf and Blindness Awareness WeekHear from families HYPERLINK "" here6/27 PTSD Awareness DayVideos, resources, and overview here Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride MonthGLSEN educators resource guide hereJULY7/22 Fragile X Awareness Day31 facts about Fragile X hereSarcoma Awareness Month ResourceAUGUSTSpinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness MonthLearn about SMA hereNational Immunization Awareness MonthLearn about vaccines for all ages here Eye Health and Safety Awareness MonthDon’t forget an annual eye appointment!SEPTEMBERChildhood Cancer Awareness Month Read inspiring child survivor stories hereChildhood Obesity Awareness MonthCheck out We Can for ideas on how to enhance children’s activity and nutrition hereOCTOBERPT MonthDo something to support and encourage your building PT’s & spread the word on what PT’s doDown Syndrome Awareness Month ResourceLearn about Buddy Walks hereLearning Disabilities Awareness MonthCheck out this Reading Rockets ResourceBullying Prevention MonthCheck out activity ideas for each week of the month herePromote #nooneeatsalone ADHD Awareness MonthCheck out this video7 facts about ADHD here MN Disability Employment Awareness MonthCheck out here10/10 World Mental Health Day Take five minutes to meditatePractice different breathing exercises hereNOVEMBEREpilepsy Awareness Month Learn what to do if someone has a seizure hereDiabetes Awareness MonthTake the type two diabetes risk test hereDecember12/2 National Special Education Day Marks the anniversary of our nation’s first federal special education law Ideas for raising awareness:+ Raffle off novels related to the topic+ Have your school tweet out support and links+ Include in a “sped snap shot” in your schools weekly newsletter/email to staff+ Write something up for your school parent communication+ Hold a WIN enrichment session to increase student awareness + Have principals make a mention in morning announcements+ Wear the cause color+ Create ribbons for the cause for students and staff to wear+ Contact a cause organization and request posters/flyers/hashtags etc. to promote, advertise, and spread the word+ Research (or have students) and create an infographic to share ................
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