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### Advocating for Mental Health: World Mental Health Day and Its Significance for People with Disabilities

Lung cancer is still one of the most common and deadly cancers worldwide. According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research “Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer. Tragically, lung cancer is amongst the deadliest forms of cancer, claiming more lives each year than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined.

July 26th was a monumental day for people with different abilities because it was the day their civil rights were put on paper and made into legislation. This day commemorates all the hard work put into advocating and raising awareness.

Disability Awareness Day is important because it brings to light struggles that abled-bodied people may not be aware and shows us the different ways we can be more inclusive to everyone to make a safer and more comfortable world.

“Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.” Chronic Diseases are known to be detrimental to a person’s everyday life and can change how they interact with the world.

The month of July is celebrated as National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the cause of cleft palate and craniofacial conditions and learning how to prevent more diagnoses.

Disability Partnerships stands strong with those impacted by Dravet Syndrome!

Disability Partnerships will be celebrating Autistic Pride Day!

Disability Partnerships will be celebrating International Men's Health Week.