International Stuttering Awareness Day – October 22
October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD), which was founded in 1998. This day is intended to raise public awareness of stuttering, which affects one percent of the world’s…
Read moreWorld Teachers’ Day – October 5
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of…
Read moreInternational Sign Language Awareness Day
On September 23, we recognize and continue to raise awareness of the use of sign languages around the world, the importance of protecting the linguistics surrounding it, and respect for…
Read moreSickle Cell Awareness Month
September serves as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the United States of America. Sickle Cell Awareness Month aims to raise awareness and support research about the disease, and although…
Read moreProgram Spotlight: Family Engagement
Our Family Engagement Team (FET) is comprised of caregivers to Grandview Kids clients and former clients (grads), who use their lived experience and specialized training to support other parents, caregivers…
Read moreCleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month — Charlie’s Story
July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, which focuses on rising awareness about cleft lip and palate. Cleft lip is a condition characterized by an opening in the upper lip….
Read moreNational Brother’s Day – Maritza and Jamie’s Story
May 24 is National Brother’s Day! This day has been around since 1997 when it was created by a woman named C. Daniel Rhodes in honour of her brother. Here…
Read moreInternational Day of Families: Debbie and Elliot’s Story
Every year, on May 15, International Day of Families is celebrated throughout the world, which highlights the significance of family and its value in society. Here is the story of one…
Read moreAutism Acceptance Month – Natasha’s Story
Natasha is a mom to three; her youngest is a Grandview kid. She works as part of the Grandview Kids’ Family Engagement Team. Here is Natasha and her son, Alden’s…
Read moreBrain Injury Awareness Month – Claudia and Reid’s Story
Brain Injury Awareness Month, recognized each March, provides an important opportunity to bring attention to the prevention of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to promote strategies to improve the quality…
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