SEND Awareness Weeks & Celebrations

Celebrate and support children with special educational needs and disabilities all year through events, activities and workshops that foster inclusion.

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Year-Round Awareness Calendar

September

Communication & Inclusion Focus

👋 International Day of Sign Languages

September 23, 2025

  • • Celebrating deaf culture and community
  • • Sign language learning opportunities
  • • Deaf awareness and accessibility
  • • Communication barrier removal
  • • Interpreter services awareness
Official Resources:
• UN - International Day of Sign Languages • World Federation of the Deaf • British Deaf Association • National Association of the Deaf

👟 National Inclusion Week

September 15-21, 2025

  • • Workplace inclusion initiatives
  • • Diversity and belonging campaigns
  • • Employer accessibility audits
  • • Inclusive leadership workshops
  • • Community inclusion events
Official Resources:
• National Inclusion Week (Official) • Inclusive Employers • Equality and Human Rights Commission

October

Multiple Awareness Month - Learning & Developmental Focus

🔤 Dyslexia Awareness Week

October 6-12, 2025 | Int'l Dyslexia Day: Oct 8

  • • Reading support strategies
  • • Dyslexia-friendly teaching methods
  • • Assistive technology showcases
  • • Success story celebrations
Official Resources:
• British Dyslexia Association • International Dyslexia Association • Dyslexia Action

🏃 Dyspraxia/DCD Awareness

October 6-12 / 13-18, 2025

  • • Motor skills support strategies
  • • Coordination development activities
  • • Occupational therapy resources
  • • Daily living skills training
Official Resources:
• Dyspraxia Foundation • Dyspraxia Magazine • DCD-UK

📚 Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

October 2025

  • • Understanding different learning styles
  • • Educational accommodations
  • • Parent and teacher resources
  • • Student success stories
Official Resources:
• Learning Disabilities Association • National Center for Learning Disabilities

💙 ADHD Awareness Month

October 2025

  • • Understanding ADHD in children
  • • Strategies for focus and attention
  • • Family support groups
  • • School accommodation planning
Official Resources:
• ADHD Awareness Month (Official) • ADHD Foundation • Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) • ADHD UK

💛 Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 2025

  • • Inclusive education seminars
  • • Buddy system programs
  • • Transition planning workshops
  • • Sibling support groups
Official Resources:
• Down's Syndrome Association • National Down Syndrome Society • Down Syndrome International

🦯 White Cane Safety Day

October 15, 2025

  • • Braille learning sessions
  • • Orientation & mobility training
  • • Adaptive technology workshops
  • • Vision support resources
Official Resources:
• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) • National Federation of the Blind • Guide Dogs UK

Also in October: Dysgraphia awareness (October 6 & 3 - alternate dates)

November - December

Disability History & Heritage

🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2025

  • • Promoting rights and well-being of persons with disabilities
  • • Raising awareness in all aspects of society
  • • UN Sustainable Development Goals focus
  • • Global inclusion and accessibility initiatives
  • • Community barrier-removal campaigns
Official Resources:
• UN - International Day of Persons with Disabilities • Disability Rights UK • World Health Organization

📜 Disability History Month

November 22, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (UK)

  • • Historical contributions celebration
  • • Disability rights movement history
  • • Notable disabled individuals
  • • Progress and achievements showcase
  • • Educational exhibitions and displays
Official Resources:
• Disability History Month (UK) • Scope • Disability Rights UK • Historic England - Disability History

November 2025

Disability History & Awareness

📜 Disability History Month Begins

November 22 - December 22, 2025 (UK)

  • • Historical contributions celebration
  • • Disability rights movement history
  • • Notable disabled individuals
  • • Progress and achievements showcase
  • • Educational exhibitions and displays
Official Resources:
• Disability History Month (UK) • Scope • Disability Rights UK • Historic England - Disability History

December 2025

International Disability Rights

🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2025

  • • Promoting rights and well-being of persons with disabilities
  • • Raising awareness in all aspects of society
  • • UN Sustainable Development Goals focus
  • • Global inclusion and accessibility initiatives
  • • Community barrier-removal campaigns
Official Resources:
• UN - International Day of Persons with Disabilities • Disability Rights UK • World Health Organization

January

Accessibility & Communication Focus

👆 World Braille Day

January 4, 2026

  • • Celebrating Louis Braille's birthday
  • • Braille literacy and education awareness
  • • Tactile reading and writing workshops
  • • Assistive technology for the blind
  • • Inclusive communication methods
Official Resources:
• UN - World Braille Day • Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) • American Foundation for the Blind • World Blind Union

February

Children's Mental Health Focus

🧠 Children's Mental Health Week

February 5-11, 2026

  • • Anxiety and stress management
  • • Emotional regulation techniques
  • • Mindfulness for children
  • • Family therapy resources
Official Resources:
• Place2Be - Children's Mental Health Week • Anna Freud Centre • Young Minds

March

Neurodiversity Celebration & Autism Acceptance

🌈 Neurodiversity Celebration Week

March 17-23, 2026

  • • ADHD, Dyslexia, and Learning Differences focus
  • • Strength-based learning workshops
  • • Educator training sessions
Official Resources:
• ttnuk.com • Neurodiversity Celebration Week (UK) • Wikipedia - Neurodiversity

🤝 World Autism Acceptance Week

March 31 - April 6, 2026

  • • Community acceptance campaigns
  • • Autistic voices and experiences
  • • Workplace inclusion initiatives
Official Resources:
• National Autistic Society • Autism Education Trust

Also in March: Dyscalculia Day (March 3) - Local observance

April

World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month

🧩 World Autism Awareness Day

April 2, 2026

  • • Light it up blue campaigns
  • • Sensory-friendly community events
  • • Educational workshops for families
  • • School inclusion activities
Official Resources:
• UN - World Autism Awareness Day • Wikipedia - World Autism Day • Autism Speaks • National Autistic Society • Autism Education Trust

🌟 Autism Spectrum Condition Week

April 7-13, 2026

  • • ASC educational programs
  • • Workplace autism support
  • • Transition planning workshops
Official Resources:
• National Autistic Society • Autism Education Trust

Entire Month: Autism Acceptance Month - Virtual support groups, art therapy workshops, parent networking events

May

Communication & Hearing Awareness

👂 Better Hearing & Speech Month

May 2026

  • • Hearing screenings for children
  • • Speech therapy resources
  • • Assistive technology demos
Official Resources:
• ttnuk.com • British Deaf Association • Action on Hearing Loss

🧟 Deaf Awareness Week

May 5-11, 2026

  • • Sign language workshops
  • • Deaf culture education
  • • Communication accessibility
  • • Hearing loop demonstrations
Official Resources:
• ttnuk.com • British Deaf Association • Action on Hearing Loss

Also in May: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month begins (May 15 - June 15)

June

Learning Disabilities & Neurodiversity Pride

🌈 Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day

June 7, 2026

  • • Understanding tics and behaviors
  • • Stigma reduction campaigns
  • • Support group connections
  • • Educational workshops
Official Resources:
• ttnuk.com • British Deaf Association • Action on Hearing Loss

🏳️‍🌈 Neurodiversity Pride Week

June 10-17, 2026 | Pride Day: June 16

  • • Celebrating neurological differences
  • • Pride parades and events
  • • Community empowerment activities
  • • Neurodivergent success stories
Official Resources:
• Neurodiversity Pride Movement • ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network) • Local Pride Organizations

📓 Learning Disability Week

June 16-22, 2026

  • • Dismantling stigma campaigns
  • • Self-advocacy training
  • • Community inclusion events
  • • Educational support resources
Official Resources:
• dspl7.org.uk • ttnuk.com • Mencap

👐 Deafblind Awareness Week

June 22-28, 2026

  • • Helen Keller birthday celebration (June 27)
  • • Tactile communication methods
  • • Dual sensory loss education
  • • Support services awareness
Official Resources:
• ttnuk.com • British Deaf Association • Action on Hearing Loss

Note: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month continues through June 15

July 2026

Summer Learning & Development Focus

🏃‍♀️ Parks and Recreation Month

July 2026

  • • Accessible outdoor activities
  • • Inclusive sports programs
  • • Adaptive recreation opportunities
  • • Sensory-friendly outdoor events
  • • Community inclusion through recreation
Official Resources:
• National Recreation and Park Association • Inclusive Recreation Resource Center • National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability

August 2026

Back to School Preparation & Planning

🎒 Back to School Transition Planning

August 2026

  • • IEP and 504 plan preparation
  • • School transition workshops
  • • Teacher training sessions
  • • Classroom accommodation planning
  • • Parent-school collaboration meetings
Official Resources:
• Department for Education - SEND • National Association of Special Educational Needs • Parent Partnership Services • SENDIAS (SEND Information, Advice and Support)
Chelyabinsk Russia June 25 2022 a master class on making paper decorative ornaments is being held at the children's holiday

Workshops & Activities

For Parents & Families

  • Support group meet-ups
  • Understanding your child's needs workshops
  • Advocacy training sessions
  • Sibling support programs

For Children & Young People

  • Sensory-friendly art sessions
  • Social skills groups
  • Self-advocacy workshops
  • Peer mentoring programs

For Educators & Professionals

  • Inclusive classroom strategies
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Sensory regulation techniques
  • Behavior support planning

Creative Resources & Activities

Art & Craft Projects

  • Puzzle piece artwork for autism awareness
  • Rainbow infinity symbol crafts
  • Sensory-friendly art stations
  • Inclusive poster design templates

Educational Games

  • Neurodiversity bingo cards
  • Sign language learning games
  • Empathy building activities
  • Interactive disability simulations

Digital Resources

  • Printable awareness week posters
  • Social media campaign templates
  • Virtual background collections
  • Educational video playlists

Community Events

  • Sensory-friendly movie nights
  • Inclusion walks and runs
  • Accessibility fairs
  • Family fun days

Reading Materials

  • Children's books about differences
  • Parent guides and toolkits
  • Teacher resource collections
  • Fact sheets and infographics

Music & Movement

  • Awareness week theme songs
  • Inclusive dance activities
  • Rhythm and movement games
  • Calming sensory music playlists

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