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October Awareness, part 2
Welcome to part two of our October Awareness series! This series shares the many wonderful disability groups and causes that are spreading awareness in October. As stated in part one, in this post, you will find a few global and Colorado based websites to use as resources to learn more, support and connect with each of these groups and causes.
As organizations continue to evolve, please reach out to us to let us know if we missed anything. We welcome feedback as we grow and learn more about diverse populations. We strongly support #NothingAboutsWithoutUs.
![blue and red squares with cartoon drawings of people of different race and two white sections containing text, "Global Diversity Awareness Month. October 2021."](https://www.peakparent.org/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_original/public/diversityawareness.png?itok=goc79SC9 "Blue and Red squares with cartoon drawings of people of different race and two white sections containing text, "Global Diversity Awareness Month. October 2021.")")
Global Diversity Awareness Month is used to remind us of the many benefits of having a diverse workplace. Under the umbrella of Global Diversity Awareness month are National Disability Employment Awareness Month, LGBT History Month and National Work and Family Month. All of these initiatives promote having and celebrating more diversity in the workplace and creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace cultures where every employee feels welcome, respected, and encouraged to contribute their very best work.
Resources:
- The Diversity Movement (has free guides for creating more inclusive workplaces)
- National Disability Employment Month
- Employment First Colorado
- LGBT History Month
- National Work and Family Month
![Orange and blue background with white text reading "October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Founded by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in 2006."](https://www.peakparent.org/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_original/public/bullying_prevention.jpeg?itok=kmNL27WZ "Orange and blue background with white text reading "October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Founded by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in 2006.")")
National Bullying Prevention Month is a month-long event focused on preventing childhood bullying and promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. There are quite a few organizations sharing resources to help prevent bullying.
Resources:
![Teal background with text reading, "October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. #SBAM2021."](https://www.peakparent.org/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_original/public/spina_bifida_awareness.png?itok=rXcNiZtn "Teal background with text reading, "October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. #SBAM2021."")
Spina Bifida Awareness Month is used to celebrate the many individuals living with Spina Bifida every day by raising awareness and support by sharing stories, advocating and learning more about Spina Bifida.
Resources:
![Top border of squares containing cartoons of children talking, crying, being upside down and washing hands. Text below reads "Sensory Awareness Month. Sensing change. Stories of Sensory Processing."](https://www.peakparent.org/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_original/public/sensory_awareness.png?itok=gqlW7bzE "Top border of squares containing cartoons of children talking, crying, being upside down and washing hands. Text below reads "Sensory Awareness Month. Sensing change. Stories of Sensory Processing."")
Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month is a time for “parents, educators, therapists and caregivers to rally together to spread awareness of Sensory Process and how it affects children and adults every single day” (Lemonlimeadventures.com).
Resources:
![Purple awareness ribbon next to purple text reading, "October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. So please pass on the ribbon and spread Rett Syndrome Awareness."](https://www.peakparent.org/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_original/public/rett_syndrome_awareness.jpeg?itok=cSRQFVU4 "Purple awareness ribbon next to purple text reading, "October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. So please pass on the ribbon and spread Rett Syndrome Awareness."")
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month is used to spread awareness about Rett Syndrome and increase support to fund research focused on Rett Syndrome.
Resources:
![Orange, teal and bright green dots next to same colored text reading, "Blindness Awareness Month."](https://www.peakparent.org/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_original/public/blindness_awareness.jpeg?itok=BTxlsxx3 "Orange, teal and bright green dots next to same colored text reading, "Blindness Awareness Month."")
World Blindness Awareness Month is a month to bring awareness to the need for screenings to help identify vision issues, increase awareness of services for those who are blind and promote increased opportunities and advocacy for those with vision loss to live more independent lives.
Resources:
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