April:

National Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month

(SAAM) recognizes the ongoing need to put an end to the crime of sexual assault. April is also a time to acknowledge the resilience of those impacted by sexual assault including survivors and victims, as well as advocates and professionals supporting survivors, and to ensure that our homes, places of learning and work are safe for all.

National Deaf History Month

National Association of the Deaf National Deaf History Month is observed from April 1 to April 30 and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. First introduced in 1997, National Deaf History Month is now celebrated in April, which marks the founding of the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States.

Autism Acceptance Month

Observed in April, celebrates the experiences of autistic individuals, emphasizing inclusion, support, and understanding.

April 2:  World Autism Awareness

April 10th: Dolores Huerta- Dolores Huerta - California Museum Celebrating Dolores Huerta - California Teachers Association

April 24: Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) - US Holocaust Memorial Museum Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah in Hebrew, marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. When the actual date of Yom Hashoah falls on a Friday, the state of Israel observes Yom Hashoah on the preceding Thursday. When it falls on a Sunday, Yom Hashoah is observed on the following Monday. In the United States, Days of Remembrance runs from the Sunday before Yom Hashoah through the following Sunday.

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