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Events
Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2013
Affordable Care Act
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
October Health Observances


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Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2013
This year, NDSS is pleased to debut a new national Buddy Walk public service announcement (PSA) featuring the Emmy-Award Winning Imagination Movers. 
Learn more about the Buddy Walk�, how to start one and find a Walk near you!  
 
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Affordable Care Act

 
You can enroll for quality, affordable health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act!

Here in Florida, our state has not chosen to create its own exchange. That means that Florida's health insurance exchange is federally operated.

 

The place to go for information and enrollment is
It has all of the answers to your questions about the kind of health insurance coverage available, costs, benefits, and how to apply.

If you or one of your family members is uninsured, or if you would just like to compare the options available to you through the Affordable Care Act with your current insurance, please take a few minutes to check out Healthcare.gov today! 

 


SportsAbility

SportsAbility provides first hand access to resources and demonstrations of activities designed to encourage participation regardless of age or ability level
SportsAbility 
 
 
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October 2013 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 
 

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is a collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to services.

 

Since its inception more than 25 years ago, NBCAM has been at the forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues and has evolved along with the national dialogue on breast cancer. NBCAM recognizes that, although many great strides have been made in breast cancer awareness and treatment, there remains much to be accomplished. Today, we remain dedicated to educating and empowering women to take charge of their own breast health.

 

Although October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NBCAM is dedicated to raising awareness and educating individuals about breast cancer throughout the year. We encourage you to regularly visit these sites to learn more about breast cancer, breast health, and the latest research developments.  

 

Click on any of the websites below for more information.

 

List of participating organizations:

 

American Cancer Society online resources:


Dyslexia Awareness Month
 
Did you know that 1 in 10 people have symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing or mixing up similar words? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability, and contrary to some beliefs, it is not due to either lack of intelligence or a desire to learn. In fact, with appropriate teaching methods, people with dyslexia can and do learn successfully. 

In honor of National Dyslexia Awareness Month in October, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), would like to set the record straight about dyslexia and let families know that help is available at www.interdys.org
 

National Spina Bifida Awareness Month Click here for more info:


October
Health Observances
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
For more information visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: www.ncadv.org

Healthy Lung Month
For more information visit the American Lung Association
National Lupus Awareness Month
For more information visit the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.:www.lupus.org

National Physical Therapy Month
For more information visit the American Physical Therapy Association: www.apta.org

National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
For more information visit the Spina Bifida Association of America: www.sbaa.org

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
For more information visit the First Candle/SIDS Alliance
Health Literacy Month
For more information visit the Health Literacy Consulting
National Brain Injury Awareness Month
For more information visit the Brain Injury Association of America: www.biausa.org

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
For more information visit the National Down Syndrome Society
National Liver Awareness Month
For more information visit the American Liver Foundation