Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities 2019 “The Future is Accessible”

Today is celebrated as the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). The theme for 2019 is “The Future is Accessible.” This “means that we must all, together, look towards a future where the barriers which stand in people’s way no longer exist.” The United Nations has been recognizing December 3 as a day for …

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National Handwashing Awareness Week “Clean Hands Saves Lives”

The first full week in December is recognized as National Handwashing Awareness Week when we are all reminded that handwashing is an effective way to prevent infections and illnesses. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sponsors the national campaign, “Clean Hands Saves Lives” that teaches the five effective steps(wet, lather, scrub, …

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