Special-Needs Special Events - Awareness and Advocacy Events, Month by Month

By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide

Every month and many days of the year have been set aside to promote awareness or advocacy of an illness, disability, or other special-needs-related cause. Use this August index to make sure you mark those special occasions this month. You can also fill out a form to include others in your local area or area of interest.

Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Prevent Blindness America

Psoriasis Awareness Month
National Psoriasis Foundation

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Families of SMA

More for August:

• Love Notes for Special Parents Calendar Page
• Add an Event