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February 20, 2026
Join us in celebrating Respect Week, starting on Monday, February 23rd!  Respect Week is a chance for schools and communities across Illinois to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and respect for all abilities. Each day of the week has a color which aligns to the awareness ribbon for the disability being acknowledged.

 

Monday, February 23, 2026: Wear Blue for Hydrocephalus Awareness

Tuesday, February 24, 2026: Wear Rainbow for Autism Awareness

Wednesday, February 25, 2026: Wear Yellow for Microcephaly Awareness

Thursday, February 26, 2026: Wear Red/Orange for ADHD Awareness

Friday, February 27, 2026: Wear Stripes for Rare Disease Day