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National Fragile X Syndrome Awareness Day

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that causes someone to not produce adequate amounts of a protein called FMRP that is needed for brain development. This syndrome can […]

Americans with Disabilities Act Day

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on this date in 1990. "The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in […]

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a neurodegenerative condition that is hereditary and is caused by a deficiency of the motor neuron protein SMN which affects the motor nerve cells in the […]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

While childhood cancer is rare, it is the leading cause of disease-related death past infancy in children and adolescents. Every September, advocacy organizations, healthcare institutions, patients, and families raise awareness for […]

World Duchenne Awareness Day

One in 5000 newborn boys in the world is affected by a rare and fatal disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Seems like a small group, but the 250.000 patients around the globe […]

International Week of the Deaf

International Week of the Deaf is celebrated by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and its national associations and their affiliates globally during the last full week of September […]

International Day of Sign Languages

The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. During the 2022 […]

Step Up for Down Syndrome

City Park Denver, CO

7:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast (Free for registered walkers) Team Village Opens 8:00 a.m. Festivities Begin 9:00 a.m. Step up for Down Syndrome Walk Begins (1 or 2 mile loop) 10:00-12:00 p.m. Live Performance […]