by Lourdes Chua | Apr 1, 2022 | General
World Autism Awareness Day This year marks the 15th annual World Autism Awareness Day. It recognizes and spreads awareness for the rights of people with autism. Celebrates diversity and promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Also includes...
by Lourdes Chua | Mar 21, 2022 | General
World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day is an annual March 21 celebration and global awareness day observed by the United Nations since 2012. March 21 was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down...
by Lourdes Chua | Mar 15, 2022 | General
Neurodiversity Celebration Week Neurodiversity Celebration Week started in 2018 by Siena Castellon when she was 16 years old. As an autistic student, who also has dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD, she experienced significant challenges. She also got bullied all throughout...
by Lourdes Chua | Feb 18, 2022 | General
International Asperger’s Day Asperger’s syndrome was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger. It is a developmental disorder. Young people with Asperger’s Syndrome have a difficult time relating to others. And their behaviour and thinking...
by Lourdes Chua | Feb 15, 2022 | General
National Pet Adoption Day The aim of the National Pet Adoption Day is to connect extraordinary rescue pets to find their new home. And it also promotes the ‘adopt, don’t shop’ message. It gives rescue pets the perfect chance to get out into the community and meet...
