18/09/2026
NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS AND PROTECTION WEEK & CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS AND PROTECTION WEEK
September 18, 2026
Every first week of September, we celebrate National Epilepsy Awareness Week, in accordance with Proclamation No. 230. This year also marks the observance of 23rd Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week, celebrated annually pursuant to Proclamation 588.
The celebration began with the National Anthem, Prayer and energizers. Teacher Loren gave a simplified explanation of how the brain functions in individuals with epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Learners actively participated by moving their body parts, imagining their brain as a coach giving directions. Teacher Rose then introduced learners with epilepsy and cerebral palsy as the “Champ Kids".
Afterwards, the children enjoyed a coloring activity related to the celebration. This event was made possible through the cooperation of parents, the dedication of SPED teachers in fulfilling their assigned tasks, and the participation of learners in the activities.
Let us be reminded that acceptance and awareness of every disability should not be confined to the months they are commemorated. Instead, let us make every day a day of awareness, acceptance, and advocacy for persons with different abilities.