Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Month

Prader Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects nearly every body system but is most famously known for causing extreme, continuous hunger along with a slow metabolism and […]

Children’s Book Week

Children's book week has become so popular that it is now celebrated twice a year. Initially it was organized by the librarian of the Boy Scouts of America. Eventually two […]

World Asthma Day

Asthma is a long-term lung condition where people find it hard to breathe due to the airways becoming inflamed and narrowed at times. Although asthma cannot be cured, it can […]

Apraxia Awareness Day

Apraxia is a neurological conditions where people find it difficult to make certain movements without paralysis as a cause. It can affect any muscles such as the face or the […]

National Schizencephaly Awareness Day

Schizencephaly is an extremely rare condition that is found at birth and is characterized by slits in certain parts of the brain. Due to these changes, babies with schizencephaly often […]

Aphasia Awareness Month

Aphasia is caused by a brain injury and causes a person to loose the ability to produce or understand words, this can affect speech, reading, and writing. Aphasia can affect […]

Autism Resource Fair

Now in its 10th year, the annual Autism Resource Fair is a favorite Colorado autism community tradition. Nowhere else do so many families and individuals on the spectrum come together […]

Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week

DeafBlind Awareness Week was established in 1984 and is always celebrated the last week of June in honor of Helen Keller's birthday on June 27th. Deafblindness is a combination of […]

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 […]