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Accessibility Calendar 2026: Dates for Your Diary

Michael Osborne
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Disability and health awareness days can play an important role in boosting inclusion strategies for organisations. This calendar of 2026 events (days, weeks, and months) highlights key awareness dates – from global initiatives to UK-focused campaigns – to help you plan diversity, equity, and inclusion activities. If you’re considering spotlighting a specific awareness day, week, or month, it’s worth asking yourself these three questions:

  1. Who do you hope to engage, and what do you want to achieve?
  2. Are you involving people with lived experience?
  3. What positive change will remain after the event or campaign is over?

Here is our advice on each of the three:

1. Who do you hope to engage, and what do you want to achieve?

Align the event with your audience - whether it’s employees, customers, or the wider public – and set clear inclusion goals.

2. Are you involving people with lived experience?

Ensure any activities are shaped by input from disabled colleagues or service users, so that messaging is authentic and impactful.

3. What positive change will remain after the event or campaign is over?

Plan follow-ups (like policy changes, training, or ongoing conversations) so the awareness day leads to lasting improvements, not just a one-off moment.

How to plan for these disability and health awareness days

Using these dates for internal communications or public campaigns can spark conversations, educate your community, and drive meaningful action. Below we’ve listed 2026’s major awareness days, weeks, and months in chronological order. We’ve noted which are UK-specific and which are international, so you can easily pick those relevant to your organisation’s locations. We’ve also included Accessible Me Ltd’s “Inclusive Insights” webinars for 2026 in the timeline. These are free learning sessions open to all, designed to turn awareness into action.

(Tip: You can bookmark or share this calendar with your team for easy planning. We do our best to confirm each date from reputable sources, but please double-check dates with official announcements before you publish or promote them. And if you spot a missing or incorrect event, let us know – we’d love to keep this resource as useful as possible!)

January

January insight:

Many use the new year as a fresh start. Consider launching an internal “Inclusion New Year’s Resolution” campaign – for example, encourage employees to learn a new accessibility skill each month or pledge an action (like captioning all videos going forward). Our Inclusive Insights webinars this month (on design biases, trauma-informed design, etc.) provide an easy way for HR or L&D teams to kick off 2026 with practical learning sessions.

February

  • 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day (International) – Encouraging kindness; a great day for small inclusive gestures at work.
  • 22: World Encephalitis Day (International) – Spreading awareness of encephalitis (brain inflammation).
  • 23: Helplines Awareness Day (UK) – Showcasing the vital role of helpline services in supporting people.
  • 23 Feb – 1 Mar: Eating Disorders Awareness Week (UK) – A week to raise awareness of eating disorders and support those affected.
  • 23 Feb – 1 Mar: Cyber Scotland Week (Scotland, UK) – Highlighting cyber security and digital skills in Scotland.
  • 28: Rare Disease Day (International) – Honouring the millions living with rare diseases and advocating for improved access to care.
  • 28: Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day (International) – Educating about preventing and managing RSI, often marked on the last day of February.

February insight:

LGBT+ History Month presents a great opportunity for diversity and inclusion teams to celebrate LGBTQ+ contributions and run awareness workshops (remember, accessibility and inclusion span all identities). Mid-month, Random Acts of Kindness Day can be leveraged for team-building – perhaps encourage employees to share stories of colleagues’ helpful inclusive actions. Also, consider tying Safer Internet Day into your IT or training department’s agenda, reinforcing digital accessibility as part of online safety.

March

  • 25: FND Awareness Day (UK) – Highlighting Functional Neurological Disorder, a condition affecting how the brain sends signals to the body
  • 26: Purple Day – Epilepsy Awareness (International) – People wear purple to show support for epilepsy awareness
  • 28: Wear A Hat Day (UK) – A fun fundraising day by Brain Tumour Research in the UK – wear a quirky hat to spark conversations and donations
  • 30: World Bipolar Day (International) – Promoting understanding of bipolar disorder and eliminating social stigma

March insight:

March sees Neurodiversity Celebration Week – an excellent chance to shine a light on neurodivergent talent in your workplace. You might organise a panel of employees to share their experiences or run a workshop on neuroinclusive design. Also, consider leveraging Disabled Access Day: if you’re in retail, hospitality or public services, invite feedback on your accessibility on that day (perhaps offer tours or trials of new accessible features). And don’t forget World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March – maybe encourage everyone to wear mismatched socks on that day and share photos on your intranet to celebrate inclusion (it’s a global tradition). Small gestures like that can create a sense of community and visibility.

April

April insight:

Stress Awareness Month is a chance to check in on workplace wellbeing. HR teams might run stress management or mindfulness sessions throughout April. This is also a good month to review your workplace adjustments process – are employees aware they can request accommodations for disabilities or mental health needs? Highlight this in internal comms. Toward the end of April, World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28th) pairs perfectly with discussions on inclusive occupational health – for example, ensuring emergency evacuations consider people with disabilities, or ergonomics for all body types. April 2 is World Autism Awareness/Acceptance Day; you could share success stories of neurodivergent colleagues or invite a speaker on neurodiversity in tech.

May

  • 24: World Schizophrenia Day (International) – Increasing understanding of schizophrenia and mental health support.
  • 30: World Multiple Sclerosis Day (International) – Uniting people affected by MS to share stories and raise awareness of the condition.

May insight:

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 21 is a key highlight – consider hosting a special event or challenge. For example, you might run a “ screen reader experience ” workshop on GAAD, where your developers and content creators spend an hour navigating your website using only a screen reader. This can be eye-opening and spur quick fixes in your digital products. (Accessible Me can help facilitate such hands-on sessions if you need support.) Also, Mental Health Awareness Week (usually the third week of May in the UK) is a perfect time to roll out new mental health initiatives or promote your Employee Assistance Program, tying in with any Blue Monday follow-ups from January. Finally, Learning at Work Week could include an inclusion theme – maybe a lunch-and-learn on disability etiquette or a demo of assistive tech used in your company.

June

  • 9–15: Diabetes Awareness Week (UK); Carers Week (UK); Loneliness Awareness Week (UK) – Three important UK campaigns running concurrently in mid-June. It’s a busy week for health and social care – you might spotlight resources for employees managing health conditions or caring responsibilities.
  • 13: Men’s Health “Wear BLUE” Day (International); Rare Chromosome & Gene Disorder Awareness Day (International); Global Wellness Day (International) – June 13th is packed: an awareness day encouraging men to take charge of their health (often marked by wearing blue), a day to support families affected by rare chromosome disorders, and a day dedicated to personal wellness worldwide.
  • 15–21: Learning Disability Week (UK) – A week to educate about learning disabilities and call for inclusion, led by Mencap.
  • 18: Autistic Pride Day (International) – Autistic individuals celebrate neurodiversity on this day (often with community-led events).
  • 19: World Sickle Cell Day (International) – Advocating for awareness and research in sickle cell disorders.
  • 21: World Humanist Day (International) – Highlighting humanist values of equality, reason, and compassion (a reminder to keep inclusion human-centred).
  • 22–28: World Wellbeing Week (International); Deafblind Awareness Week (UK) – A week to promote overall wellbeing globally, and a UK campaign to support people who are deafblind.

June insight:

Pride Month is a major moment – ensure your ERG (Employee Resource Group) for LGBTQ+ staff (if you have one) is supported to run events. Intersectionality is key: consider an event on LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion (perhaps a panel of employees who can speak to both experiences). Mid-June, Loneliness Awareness Week and Carers Week both acknowledge people who might be isolated or under pressure. It’s a good time for managers to check in on their teams’ work-life balance. You could encourage a “coffee buddy” scheme this week to help employees connect socially, mitigating loneliness – this benefits everyone, including disabled staff who may be remote or have limited social opportunities. And since June is also Learning Disability Week, perhaps review your recruitment practices to ensure they’re accessible for candidates with learning disabilities – share this as a proud talking point in your outward communications.

July

  • All Month: Disability Pride Month (International) – Increasingly celebrated in July, this is about taking pride in the identity and community of disabled people. (In the UK, Disability Pride events happen in some cities; globally it commemorates the ADA’s anniversary in the US.)
  • 14: International Disability Awareness Day (International) – A day to remind ourselves that disability is a natural part of human diversity; often used to promote disability-friendly practices worldwide.
  • 15: World Youth Skills Day (International) – Focusing on skill development in youth, including those with disabilities, to help them transition to employment
  • 24: Samaritans Awareness Day – “24/7” (UK) – The Samaritans charity highlights its 24/7 helpline on 24/7 (24 July), reminding us we can all be a listening ear
  • 24: International Self-Care Day (International) – Also chosen as 24/7, promoting self-care as a cornerstone of health (an inclusive message: self-care strategies should be accessible to everyone).
  • 28: World Hepatitis Day (International) – Raising awareness of viral hepatitis and efforts to combat it globally (WHO-led).
  • 28: Accessible Me Ltd Inclusive Insights Webinar – “Over One Year from the European Accessibility Act: What’s Changed?”

July insight:

Disability Pride Month is a relatively new but growing celebration. Even if your city doesn’t have a parade, you can mark it in the workplace. For instance, feature weekly spotlights on employees with disabilities who are comfortable sharing their stories or achievements (with their consent, of course). This can normalise conversations about disability and also boost morale by showing pride. July 14’s International Disability Awareness Day could be a date to publish an internal blog or video from leadership reaffirming commitment to accessibility. It’s also mid-year – how about an accessibility progress check? Share a mid-year update on what improvements have been made (e.g. “we’ve fixed 80% of the accessibility issues found in our last audit, with more to go”) to keep momentum and accountability.

August

  • 1: World Wide Web Day (International) – A day to celebrate the web; a good moment to champion the importance of web accessibility so everyone can benefit from the internet.
  • 2–8: International Assistance Dog Week (International) – Honouring guide dogs and assistance dogs for the transformative work they do. Consider a fundraiser or a cute dog photo share internally to acknowledge these pups!
  • 12: International Youth Day (International) – Focusing on youth engagement. Perhaps highlight young disabled people’s voices or your internship opportunities for students with disabilities
  • 13: International Left-Handers Day (International) – A light-hearted observance of left-handedness. It’s not disability-related per se, but it’s about adapting the world for different people – could be a fun day to remind folks how design can unintentionally favour one group (right-handers) and how we adapt (like providing left-handed scissors) – an analogy for accessibility!
  • 18: Never Give Up Day (International) – A motivational day about perseverance. You might use it to share an inspirational story of an employee or public figure with a disability who embodies resilience.

August insight:

August tends to be a quieter month in the corporate world (with many on holiday). It might be a good time to plan ahead for a busy autumn of inclusion events. However, International Assistance Dog Week in early August can be engaging – for example, invite a speaker from a guide dog organisation, or ask employees with assistance animals to share a photo and a little about their partnership. This not only raises awareness but also educates colleagues on etiquette (like not distracting working guide dogs). International Youth Day (12th) could prompt you to spotlight any mentoring or apprenticeship programs you have for young people with disabilities – aligning with your HR outreach and social value goals.

September

  • All Month: World Alzheimer’s Month (International) – A global campaign against dementia, with Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September.
  • 5: International Day of Charity (International) – Encouraging charity and volunteer work. Perhaps promote volunteering opportunities, such as disability charities that employees can support
  • 6: Colour Blindness Awareness Day (International) – Spreading awareness of colour vision deficiency (remember to check your company’s presentations and documents for colourblind-friendly palettes!).
  • 7–13: Remember A Charity Week (UK) – A UK campaign week encouraging legacy giving to charities.
  • 10: World Suicide Prevention Day (International) – A day to foster mental health support and suicide prevention efforts globally.
  • 12: End Digital Poverty Day (UK) – Highlighting the digital divide and pushing for inclusive digital access for all.
  • 13: World Sepsis Day (International) – Raising awareness of sepsis as a medical emergency.
  • 14–20: National Coding Week (UK); National Inclusion Week (UK) – Two UK initiatives: one to get people into coding/digital skills, and the other (run by Inclusive Employers) to celebrate workplace inclusion practices.
  • 15: World Lymphoma Awareness Day (International) – Educating about lymphoma cancers and patient support.
  • 18: International Equal Pay Day (International) – Advocating for equal pay for work of equal value, regardless of gender, disability, or any status.
  • 19: Youth Mental Health Day (UK) – Focusing on young people’s mental health and how to support them (e.g., in schools, universities, workplaces).
  • 21: World Alzheimer’s Day (International) – Part of World Alzheimer’s Month, a focal day for awareness and remembrance.
  • 21–25: International Week of Happiness at Work (International) – A campaign to encourage employee happiness and work-life balance, observed globally (often overlapping with Inclusion Week).
  • 22–28: Migraine Awareness Week (UK) – UK-based week to increase understanding of migraines and how to support those who experience them.
  • 23: International Day of Sign Languages (International) – Promoting the use of sign languages and the rights of Deaf communities worldwide (falls during International Week of the Deaf).
  • 27: World Deaf Day (International) – The last Sunday of September, often marked as World Day of the Deaf – raising deaf awareness (this caps off International Week of the Deaf).
  • 27: WordPress Accessibility Day (International) – A community-driven event (dates TBC in late Sept) where developers share knowledge on making WordPress sites accessible.
  • 28: International Day for Universal Access to Information (International) – Emphasising the importance of access to public information (UNESCO day, highly relevant to digital inclusion)/
  • 29: World Heart Day (International) – Global awareness for cardiovascular health.
  • 30: World Podcast Day (International) – Celebrating podcasts; a reminder to consider accessibility in media (like transcripts for podcasts) when you celebrate this day.

September insight:

National Inclusion Week (usually the last week of September in the UK) is a flagship event for many organisations – and Accessible Me Ltd will be sharing daily inclusion tips on LinkedIn during that week. It’s an ideal time for an internal campaign: perhaps each day of Inclusion Week, you can have a theme (e.g., disability inclusion, LGBTQ+ inclusion, mental health, age diversity, etc.) and share a short story or fact. Encourage employees to participate by sharing what inclusion means to them. Also, consider aligning International Week of Happiness at Work with Inclusion Week – happy workplaces are inclusive workplaces! Maybe run a survey or a roundtable to ask staff what truly makes them feel included and happy at work, and use that feedback in your people strategy. By late September, many start planning for UK Disability History Month (which starts in November), so this is a good time to gather ideas from these September observances.

October

  • All Month: ADHD Awareness Month (International); Dysautonomia Awareness Month (International); Down Syndrome Awareness Month (International); Dwarfism Awareness Month (International); Spina Bifida Awareness Month (International); Internal Pouch Awareness Month (UK); Cybersecurity Awareness Month (International); Black History Month (UK). (In the UK, October is Black History Month – ensure your plans for this include Black disabled voices too. In the US, Disability Employment Awareness Month is October, though not listed above – worth noting if you have US offices.)
  • 1: International Day of Older Persons (International) – Recognising the contributions of older people and examining issues like ageism (consider interweaving this with inclusive employment practices for older and disabled workers).
  • 5–9: International Week of Happiness at Work (International); National Work Life Week (UK); National Customer Service Week (International); Dyslexia Awareness Week (UK) – The first week of October is very busy! It simultaneously hosts a global push for workplace happiness, a UK campaign for work-life balance, an international focus on customer service excellence, and the British Dyslexia Association’s Dyslexia Awareness Week. You can mix and match what resonates: for instance, during Work Life Week you might promote flexible working arrangements (which greatly benefit many disabled staff and carers), and during Dyslexia Week share tips for making documents and slides dyslexia-friendly.
  • 8: World Sight Day (International) – Second Thursday of October, raising awareness about avoidable blindness and vision care. A good day to check if your digital content is perceivable for people with low vision – perhaps do a quick audit of your website’s colour contrast or promote free eye tests.
  • 10: World Mental Health Day (International) – October 10th, led by the WHO, this year’s theme will shine a light on mental health in an unequal world. Many organisations hold company-wide mental health moments or launch initiatives on this day – you could host a mindfulness session or simply encourage everyone to take a proper lunch break as a small act for well-being.
  • 12–20: Bone and Joint Week (International) – A series of days focusing on musculoskeletal health (spanning World Arthritis Day on Oct 12 through World Osteoporosis Day on Oct 20).
  • 16: Steve Jobs Day – (USA/Tech community) October 16 is informally known as Steve Jobs Day in memory of the Apple co-founder. Why is this in an accessibility calendar? Steve Jobs’ legacy includes transformative technology like the iPhone’s VoiceOver. It’s a moment to reflect on how mainstream tech can change lives – positively or negatively – for people with disabilities.
  • 16: World Spine Day (International) – Promoting spinal health, posture, and exercise to prevent pain.
  • 18: World Menopause Day (International) – Highlighting menopause support – relevant to inclusion as well, since menopause can be a hidden health challenge at work
  • 19–25: Get Online Week (UK) – A campaign by Good Things Foundation to help people get online and improve digital skills, with a strong inclusion angle to reach those who face digital exclusion.
  • 20: World Osteoporosis Day (International) – Part of Bone and Joint Week, focusing on bone health and fracture prevention.
  • 22: International Stammering Awareness Day (International) – Also known as International Stuttering Awareness Day, educating about stammering and how to be a better listener and ally.
  • 25: International Dwarfism Awareness Day (International); Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Awareness Day (International) – October 25th raises awareness for dwarfism (Little People’s communities globally) and for EB, a group of rare genetic skin conditions.
  • 25–31: EB Awareness Week (International) – A week following EB Awareness Day to continue the conversation and fundraising for “butterfly children” (those living with EB, whose skin is as fragile as a butterfly’s wing).
  • 27: National Mentoring Day (UK) – Focusing on the benefits of mentoring. This is a great day to encourage mentoring within your organisation, especially mentoring aimed at underrepresented groups – for instance, a mentorship program for employees with disabilities aspiring to leadership roles.

October insight:

In the UK, October is Black History Month – don’t silo this from disability inclusion. Perhaps collaborate between your BAME network and disability network (if you have them) to host an event on the experiences of Black disabled people. For example, a discussion on intersectionality or a film screening of a Black disabled figure’s story. October 10, World Mental Health Day, is another big moment – you could arrange for a mental health speaker or simply open a conversation, like an anonymous online board where employees post one thing they do to protect their mental health. That way, people can learn coping strategies from peers. Also, National Work Life Week (usually early Oct) is a good reminder to assess how well your workplace accommodates those with fluctuating energy or pain levels – promoting flexible hours or remote work options this week reinforces inclusion for those with disabilities or caregiving duties. By late October, you might start planning for the busy end-of-year period of awareness days, so use this month to gather ideas and set aside resources.

November

  • All Month: Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month (International); National Career Development Month (US). (Movember is known for its moustache-growing fun, but it carries a serious message about men’s mental health and cancers – you could encourage participation or run a friendly contest to raise donations for a related charity.)
  • 1–7: International Stress Awareness Week (International) – A week to address stress management and well-being at work.
  • 2–6: Trustees’ Week (UK) – Celebrating charity trustees. If any of your staff serve as trustees for charities (perhaps disability nonprofits), acknowledge and thank them this week.
  • 3: Purple Tuesday (UK) – An initiative to improve the customer experience for disabled shoppers, observed on the first Tuesday of November. Encourage your retail or client-facing teams to make a Purple Tuesday commitment (e.g. improving store signage or website accessibility) – and share it proudly on this day.
  • 4: National Stress Awareness Day (UK) – The Wednesday of Stress Awareness Week, highlighting individual stress relief. Maybe give everyone an extra 30-minute break for self-care, if you can, as a gesture.
  • 10–16: Captioning Awareness Week (UK) – Run by Stagetext, this campaign shows the value of captioning in arts and culture. It’s a perfect excuse to check your corporate videos – are they all captioned? If not, why not start now!
  • 13–19: Transgender Awareness Week (International) – Leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance, this week raises visibility for trans and non-binary people. Ensure your inclusion efforts extend to trans colleagues (for instance, have you provided guidance on using correct pronouns in email signatures?).
  • 14: World Usability Day (International); 14: World Diabetes Day (International) – Two very different topics share this date. World Usability Day is relevant to accessibility – it’s about making technology easier to use for everyone, which aligns with inclusive design. World Diabetes Day focuses on awareness of diabetes (consider highlighting how your workplace supports employees with health conditions like diabetes).
  • 16 Nov – 16 Dec: UK Disability History Month (UK) – This month-long observance spans late November to mid-December. The 2026 theme (to be announced) will provide a focus; it often covers themes like accessibility, hidden disabilities, etc. This is a time to educate about the history and achievements of disabled people. Plan exhibits, intranet articles or invite speakers. It’s also a great time to review your progress on any disability inclusion commitments made earlier in the year.
  • 17: Anti-Bullying Week (UK) – In 2026, expected to run 16–20 Nov, with the theme of promoting kindness and respect in schools and workplaces. Use this to reinforce your anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies – perhaps run a refresher training or an all-staff pledge to uphold a respectful culture.
  • 19: International Men’s Day (International) – Celebrating positive male role models and raising awareness of men’s well-being (including men’s higher suicide rates, etc.). Ensure to include disabled men’s perspectives – e.g., a blog featuring a male employee who has taken action for mental health or is thriving with a disability can challenge stereotypes.
  • 20: World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day (International); 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance (International) – November 20th holds a health awareness day for COPD and a solemn observance honouring trans lives lost to violence. It’s an interesting juxtaposition – you might simply note each separately. (If you acknowledge TDoR, do so respectfully, perhaps with a moment of silence or an internal post, in partnership with your LGBTQ+ network.)
  • 30: Computer Security Day (International) – Reminding everyone to stay safe online. It’s worth linking this to accessibility: for instance, ensuring your cybersecurity measures (like CAPTCHA or two-factor authentication) are accessible to disabled users

November insight:

UK Disability History Month starts in late November. This is the time of year to really drive home your organisation’s commitment to disability inclusion. You could run a campaign highlighting a different disability theme each week of the month (e.g. “Week 1: Physical disabilities; Week 2: Neurodiversity; Week 3: Mental health; Week 4: Accessibility in our products”). Also, as budget planning for the next year often happens around now, it’s smart to use these awareness events to build the business case for investing in accessibility for 2027 (perhaps citing momentum from GAAD, Inclusion Week, etc., all year). Meanwhile, Purple Tuesday offers an outward-facing opportunity: if you have a customer service or retail element, publicly share what you’re doing to make the customer experience better for disabled people – it’s great PR and genuine inclusion work. Finally, November’s focus on men’s health and anti-bullying tie back to inclusion – consider how your company culture supports psychological safety. An inclusive workplace is one where bullying is not tolerated and where everyone feels safe to be themselves and ask for help when needed. Use these dates to reinforce those messages.

December

  • All Month: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month (International) – As winter sets in, SAD awareness encourages support for those who experience depressive symptoms in darker months. Employers can be mindful by promoting well-lit workspaces, flexible scheduling, or simply checking in on staff morale.
  • 1: World AIDS Day (International) – A day of solidarity for people living with HIV/AIDS and remembrance of those lost. This can be a chance to educate about how far treatment has come and tackle any stigma that may linger.
  • 3: International Day of Disabled Persons (International) – On December 3rd, the world observes the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is one of the most important dates on the calendar for us at Accessible Me Ltd. It’s a day to celebrate achievements of disabled people and recommit to accessibility goals. You might host an inclusion awards ceremony, publish a special newsletter, or encourage senior leaders to share a message of commitment. (Fun idea: Hold a Q&A where employees can “Ask Me Anything” to your disability ERG or accessibility team to bust myths and educate in a safe way.)
  • 5: International Volunteer Day (International) – Celebrating volunteers globally If your organisation has volunteering days or supports charities, highlight opportunities (many staff may enjoy volunteering with disability charities – a double win for community impact and personal growth).
  • 10: Human Rights Day (International); 10: International Shareware Day – The United Nations’s Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Disability rights are human rights, so it’s a fitting time to talk about accessibility as a rights issue. Shareware Day is more niche (acknowledging free software/shareware developers), but you could use it to emphasise the importance of accessible technology in human rights – for example, the right to information.
  • 20: End of Disability History Month (UK) – UK Disability History Month wraps up around this date (it runs 16 Nov–16 Dec) It’s a moment to reflect on what was learned and achieved. You might collate quotes or feedback from employees about the DHM events you held and share a recap, or publish a commitment of ongoing action beyond the month.

December insight:

As the year winds down, December 3rd – International Day of Disabled Persons – is a capstone. Consider making a company-wide announcement of any new disability inclusion commitments: maybe you’re rolling out an accessibility training program in the new year, or partnering with an external disability organisation – let everyone know! It’s also holiday season; be mindful of making celebrations inclusive (think about accessible venues for parties, dietary needs, quiet spaces during loud events, etc.). And as people reflect on the year, encourage a culture of appreciation: perhaps start a “Inclusivity Champion of the Year” recognition where anyone can nominate a colleague who went above and beyond to include others. This ties the spirit of Human Rights Day (Dec 10) into your internal culture. Finally, Seasonal Affective Disorder Month is a reminder that shorter days can affect mental health – a simple thing like organising a group walk at lunchtime (for those in-office or together remotely via step challenges) can boost mood and inclusion as the year ends.

A final note:

We’ve compiled this 2026 calendar with care, referencing sources like AbilityNet’s disability events list and official awareness day websites. However, dates can occasionally shift or be announced with new themes, especially for week-long events. Please double-check any critical dates with an official source or the organising charity before you base a big campaign on them – better safe than sorry.

Awareness doesn't change things. Action does.

At Accessible Me Ltd, we believe that awareness leads to understanding, but action leads to change. So as you pencil in these dates, think not just about raising awareness for a day – think about how it can kick-start something bigger. Whether it’s a policy change after Disability History Month or a new inclusive design project spurred by GAAD, we’re here to help you turn these awareness moments into long-term inclusion momentum. 🎉

How Accessible Me can support you:

If you’re looking for expert help – be it accessibility audits, staff training, inclusive design strategy, or hands-on implementation – get in touch with us. Our mission is to make accessibility practical, profitable, and impactful for your organisation. Let’s work together to make 2026 your most inclusive year yet!

Remember: every day is an accessibility day if we keep inclusion in focus. Here’s to making a difference throughout 2026. 🚀

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