September is Healthy Aging Month. While there are plenty of differences that separate one person from another, there is one thing we all have in common: the longer we live, the older we get.

A new school year is here. While many parents are taking their kids shopping for Paw Patrol backpacks and stocking up on notebooks and pencils, the parents of students with disabilities are approaching the 2026-2027 school year with caution and some trepidation.

Disability is hilarious. At least, it can be. Humor can be a great form of self-expression, personal understanding, not to mention a way to cope. Being a good comedian—one who can command attention, craft a bit, and coax genuine laughter out of an audience—takes a pretty big degree of confidence. The fact that there are so many talented comedians out there with disabilities of all kinds is a shining example of Disability Pride.

June is Pride Month and July is Disability Pride Month. While ostensibly separate, LGBTQ+ Pride and Disability Pride actually have a lot in common.

Caregiving is an act of love, but love doesn’t pay the bills. Many people taking care of a family member with a disability or someone who is sick, injured, or aging are also juggling work, school, a household, and other responsibilities. Even when people are employed as caregivers, the pay is often very low, making these jobs less desirable.

April is Autism Acceptance Month. It’s also called Autism Awareness Month. But Autism Acceptance Month feels more meaningful. And here’s why.

It’s 2026. People are largely aware of autism. And while awareness is better than ignorance, asking someone to be aware of something really is a pretty low lift. It doesn’t necessarily translate into a different way of thinking or a shift in societal attitudes. 

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Reagan’s proclamation noted “the prospect of a brighter future and greater opportunity” for people with developmental disabilities.

It’s Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions Black people have made in culture, science, business, public policy, community leadership, and so much more. There is no disputing that Black history is rich with historical figures who have made a lasting impact on the United States.