Events And News In The Send Community

January

Children’s Mental Health Week (early February, dates to be confirmed)
National Apprenticeship Week (February)
Highlights opportunities for young people with SEND in apprenticeships. (Monday 10th- Sunday 16th)

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month (March) – Focuses on understanding and supporting people with cerebral palsy.
World Down Syndrome Day (21st March)
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18–24 March)
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March)
Raises awareness of neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Monday, 17 March, to Sunday, 23 March
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March)
Raises awareness of neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Monday, 17 March, to Sunday, 23 March
World Down Syndrome Day (21st March) – Raises awareness about Down Syndrome and promotes inclusion.
World Autism Acceptance Week (March/April) – Aimed at increasing understanding and acceptance of autism. Monday, March 31, to Sunday, April 6.

Autism Acceptance Month
World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April)
Stress Awareness Month
World Autism Acceptance Week (March/April) – Aimed at increasing understanding and acceptance of autism. Monday, March 31, to Sunday, April 6.

Deaf Awareness Week (6–12 May)
Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19 May)
Pathological Demand Avoidance Awareness Week (8–14 May)
Deaf Awareness Week (May) – Promotes awareness about hearing impairments and inclusion for the deaf community. May 1 to May 7
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (Third Thursday in May) – Promotes inclusion in digital and physical spaces for those with SEND.

Learning Disability Week (Dates vary, typically June) – Celebrates individuals with learning disabilities and highlights challenges they face. June 16th to June 22nd.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (16th June)
Autistic Pride Day (18th June) – Celebrates autistic individuals and their contributions to society.

ADHD Awareness Month (October) – Educates about ADHD, its challenges, and support mechanisms.
World Mental Health Month (October) – Recognises the link between SEND and mental health, advocating for tailored support.
ADHD Awareness Month
Dyspraxia Awareness Week (first week of October)
World Mental Health Day (10th October)
Dyslexia Awareness Week (October) – Highlights challenges and support for individuals with dyslexia. October 6–12, with World Dyslexia Awareness Day falling on October 8.
Dyspraxia Awareness Week (October) – Focuses on raising understanding of dyspraxia and its impact on everyday life. Monday, 6 October to Sunday, 12 October.

Anti-Bullying Week (11–15 November)
Anti-Bullying Week (November) – Aims to prevent bullying, especially for vulnerable groups like SEND students. November 17–21

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December) – A global event highlighting disability inclusion and rights.