Dignity Action Day 2024
This year on the 1st of February is Dignity Action Day, established by the Dignity in Care Charity Organisation, which highlights the importance upholding people's rights to dignity in care.
January 25, 2024
World Braille Day - 4th January 2024
Since 2019, every year on the 4th of January is World Braille Day, which raises awareness of this great language invented so those with visual impairments are able to read and write.
January 4, 2024
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3rd December 2023
Every year on the 3rd of December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Today, the world’s population is an estimated 8 billion people, and more than one billion people (or 15 per cent of the world's population) live with some form of disability.
December 3, 2023
Disability History Month 2023
Disability History Month is an annual event that takes place from the 16th of November to the 16th of December this year. It creates a platform to focus on the history of disabled people’s struggle for equality and human rights.
November 16, 2023
Purple Tuesday and Disability Pay Gap Day
The 7th of November happens to be a very important date for those in the disabled community this year, as it is both Purple Tuesday and Disability Pay Gap Day.
November 7, 2023
World Stroke Day - 29th October
The 29th of October is World Stroke Day, which aims to highlight the seriousness of the high rates of stroke and raise better public awareness of the risk factors and signs of stroke.
October 29, 2023
World Mental Health Day 2024 - 10th October
World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10th of October each year and has been celebrated since 1992. World Mental Health Day is a chance to openly discuss the topic of mental health, spread awareness as well as educate, share experiences, and reinforce the importance of looking after our mental health.
October 10, 2023
National Hygiene Week 2nd - 8th October
This week, starting from the 2nd of October is National Hygiene Week, which is dedicated to promoting good hygiene practices and raising awareness about the importance of personal and public hygiene.
October 4, 2023
International Day of Older Persons
Every year on the 1st of October is the International Day of Older Persons, a day just for the older population of the world.
October 1, 2023
World Heart Day - 29th September
Every year, the 29th of September is World Heart Day. Set up by the British Heart Foundation in May 2012, it aims to inform and educate people everywhere about cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and how to prevent and control them.
September 29, 2023
World's Biggest Coffee Morning - 29th September
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, ran by Macmillan Cancer Support, is back on Friday the 29th of September. But what happens on the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and how did it all begin?
September 25, 2023
World Alzheimer's Day
Every year on the 21st of September is World Alzheimer’s Day, which aims to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the impact it can have on families, and what support you can get.
September 21, 2023
International Week of the Deaf 19th - 25th September
From the 19th to the 25th of September, International Deaf Week takes place, organised by the World Federation of the Deaf. It is a time where everyone can come together to celebrate the vibrant and tight-knit Deaf community.
September 19, 2023
International Literacy Day - September 8th 2023
Today is International Literacy Day, a worldwide celebration of all things written and read. It aims to highlight that literacy is a “human right, a tool of personal empowerment, and a means for social and human development”.
September 8, 2023
Stand Up To Cancer Day
The 8th of September is Stand Up to Cancer Day, which brings people together to raise funds and awareness for more effective treatment of cancer. The organisation is currently celebrating 15 years since it’s inception.
September 8, 2023
International Day of Charity
The International Day of Charity is an international day that falls on the 5th September every year.
September 5, 2023
Accessibility and Ableism
Today on Ability Superstore News, we will be discussing Accessibility & Ableism and how they can affect those in the disabled community.
August 19, 2023
Disability Pride Month 2024
Every July is Disability Pride Month, a worldwide observance holiday which promotes awareness of people’s disabilities as an identity, a community, a culture, & the positive pride felt by disabled people.
July 5, 2023
Learning Disability Week 19th - 25th June
The 19th to the 25th June is Learning Disability Week, organised by Mencap. You can find out more about what's happening this year, here!
June 19, 2023
Autistic Pride Day - 18th June
This year, the 18th of June is Autistic Pride Day, all in the name of autistic people taking pride in who they are and the condition they live with. Learn all about it here!
June 17, 2023