Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)
Days of Significance Calendar
We value the diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, and abilities of the children, youth, families, staff, board members, and community partners who make up our community.
The calendar provides opportunities for learning, reflection, recognition and celebration, while helping us better understand and appreciate the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives within our community. It is curated by our EDIA Committee as a resource to support meaningful engagement throughout the year.
Note: Select days may vary by a few days before or after the indicated date due to the observance of the lunar calendar for some cultures/faiths and time zones.
Apraxia Awareness Day
Friday, May 14, 2027
Apraxia Awareness Day
Apraxia Awareness Day raises awareness for the speech sound disorder that makes saying the right sounds and words quite difficult. The goal is to raise awareness of apraxia of speech and educate people on what it is, and how you can help people living with the disorder.
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a very misunderstood and very challenging speech disorder that affects nearly 1-in-1,000 children. Without intensive and appropriate speech therapy, children with CAS will not learn to speak. Children with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech generally have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say. However, they have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex movements that underlie speech.
Apraxia Kids works to support families in a variety of ways to help them navigate their journey. Their mission is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech.
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