Danielle’s story: Autism Acceptance Day – April 2
When all three of my children were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it changed my life in a way I did not expect. My older two children hit every milestone…
Read moreFinding our Village; A snapshot of my family’s Autism Acceptance Journey
Ace was to be the missing puzzle piece to our beautifully blended family, but little did we know that he would open our eyes and hearts to a community that…
Read moreWorld Teen Mental Wellness Day – March 2
Sam Keane is a former Grandview Kid’s client and current Grandview Kid’s employee working on the Family Engagement Team as a Peer Navigator. He has Spastic Triplegia Cerebral Palsy and,…
Read moreMarch is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
March is epilepsy awareness month, and Grandview Kids hopes to encourage people to acknowledge and understand the disorder and support the fight against the misconceptions, discrimination and isolation facing those…
Read moreMarch is National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month
During the month of March, we celebrate National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month to recognize and support the many individuals who live with Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is a permanent physical…
Read moreWorld Down Syndrome Day – March 21
On March 21, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by showcasing the abilities, contributions, and experiences of people with Down syndrome. It also aims to educate, raise public awareness and…
Read moreInternational Epilepsy Day – February 12
International Epilepsy Day is a global event held on the second Monday of February each year and is dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy, a neurological disorder that affects millions…
Read moreRare Disease Day – February 28
Rare Disease Day is an international event held on February 28 to raise awareness about the impact of rare diseases on people’s lives and to emphasize the need for research….
Read moreCongenital Heart Defect Awareness Week – February 7 to 14
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week is held every year from February 7 to 14. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, CHDs are the leading birth defects that…
Read moreWorld Braille Day – January 4
World Braille Day, celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights of…
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