DEI Calendar for October
October 1, 2022 — Each month, our Diversity & Inclusion Committee compiles events highlighting the diversity of our communities. For October’s DEI Calendar, we recognize and celebrate the following:
Health
- Healthy Workplace Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- 10/10: World Mental Health Day
- 10/15: White Cane Awareness Day
- 10/22: International Stuttering Awareness Day
Inclusion & Social Awareness
- Global Diversity Awareness Month
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- LGBTQ+ History Month
- 10/2: International Day of Nonviolence
- 10/11: National Coming Out Day
- 10/26: Intersex Awareness Day
Culture
- Filipino American Heritage Month
- Italian American Heritage Month
- National Work and Family Month
- Polish American Heritage Month
- 10/11: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Religion
- Islamic History Month (Canadian)
- 10/5: Yom Kippur (Jewish)
- 10/5: Navaratri Ends (Hindu)
Stay tuned each month for an updated DEI Calendar.
About Us
Accessia Health is a 501(c)3 that pioneered the patient assistance model for people living with chronic medical conditions. We provide financial assistance to pay for prescriptions, medical treatments and expenses, and insurance premiums. Our program services include healthcare education, specialized legal services, and case management.