Inclusion & Disability Awareness – February 2023

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Sunset backtround image with sillhouettes of 3 children playing with a ball on the right of image and a man sitting in a wheelchair is holding up hands. Text on top left of image: "INCLUSION & DISABILITY AWARENESS February 2023." Pathfinder's logo repalces the 'O' in the word "INCLUSION."

Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between how people function and how they participate in society and ensuring everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. In an effort to effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability Awareness information, resources, and celebrations.

Black History is American History! Celebrated each year from February 1 to March 1, Black History Month is a time dedicated to honor the accomplishments, contributions, culture, and heritage of African Americans. Take some time this month to learn the history, read the stories, and educate others.

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Aqua colored background with sparkly pink clouds at the top of the image. Hanging from the clouds on white string are light and dark pink hearts. Text on image: HAPPY VALENTINE'S GALENTINE'S PATHFENTINE'S DAY." Pathfinder's branded graphic is on a dark pink heart on the left side of the image.

Nope we didn’t make that up! We actually do use the word Pathfentine for each other and our Pathfinder Pals. Truth is the holiday celebrates love and love can be expressed and celebrated with a spouse or significant other, girlfriends, family, coworkers, and even pets. So here’s to a great Valentine’s Galentine’s and Pathfentine’s Day! Let somebody know they are loved.

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Yellow and white horizontal color block image. On the top of the image is a pink stethoscope and a yellow ribbon on the left side and on the bottom right of the image is a brown teddy bear wearing a yellow ribbon. text on top right: INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY FEBRUARY 15," Pathfinder's branded graphic is on the bottom left of image.

Battling cancer is hard on the body physically and emotionally. We can’t even imagine if a child has to live with Cancer. But they do! Children all over the world are battling cancer.  So let’s raise awareness about childhood Cancer, early detection, and treatments.

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Pink and textured brown color block image. On the top right are pink feathers. On the top left is text: "random acts of kindness Day." Text on bottom of image on pink color block, "PRACTICE RANDOM KINDNESS AND SENSELESS ACTS OF BEAUTY. - ANNE HERBERT FEBRUARY 17, 2023." Pathfinder's branded graphic is on the top left of image.

Be kind today.  It costs nothing but is priceless for the person on the receiving end.

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Lightly colored yet dark background image. Center of image is a colorful textured piece of art. On the left are two sets of hands, one in each other and on the right of that is different text words, but Caregiver is in large white letters.

Caregivers are the support network of the disability community.  Working tirelessly, most without pay, and having to make accommodations to the needs of their loved ones.  If you see a caregiver today, stop and let them know how great they are!

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Image of a person wearing a blue and silver stethoscope, torso and arms only showing and holding a brown frame with Tennessee Disability Pathfinder's logo at the top of frame on a white background and text below: "RARE DISEASE DAY." February 28 is on a small pink calendar wit a pink heart on top at the bottom right of the image.

Celebrated annually, on February 28, Rare Disease Day raises awareness and generates change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families and carers. Find out more about this Day by clicking here. You can even download materials to help spread awareness.