Key links
www.bookmark.org.uk the site I have developed with Booktrust on all things 'books and disability' related.
www.letterboxlibrary.com the independent children's book suppliers specialising in equality and diversity.
www.withoutexception.co.uk Inclusive editorial services from Beth Cox, freelance editor and inclusion advisor.
www.dontplaymepayme.com/ the campaign to actively encourage and support disabled people to follow their chosen creative career path.
News and Relevant Dates in 2014:
January:
World Braille Day: 4 January. Find out more
Blue Monday: Why not do something kind for someone else on 20 January? Find out more about Blue Monday here
World Religion Day: 20 January. Find out more
February:
World Cancer Day: 4 Feb. Find out more
The Inclusive Minds day at the Imagine Festival on London's Southbank: Friday 21 Feb. Find out more
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: 24 Feb to 2 March: Find out more about Eating Disorders Awareness Week
March:
Endometriosis Awareness Week: 3 to 9 March. Find out more
International Women's Day: 8 March. Find out more
World Poetry Day: 20 March. Find out more
World Glaucoma Week: 9-14 March. Find out more
National Down Syndrome Awareness Week: 17-23 March. Find out more
World Down Syndrome Day: 21 March. Find out more
April:
World Autism Day: 2 April. Find out more
World Voice Day: 16 April. Find out more
May:
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September:
October:
Hemiplegia Awareness Week
Contact me if you know of any books featuring characters with Hemiplegia. Find out more about Hemiplegia here.
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Visit the Bookmark site for books relevant to dyslexia, blog and interview with Sally Gardner (author of Maggot Moon)
The site I have developed with Booktrust on all things 'books and disability' related.
Inclusive editorial services from Beth Cox, freelance editor and inclusion advisor.
The campaign which seeks to actively encourage and support disabled people to follow their chosen creative career path.