Illuminating Craniofacial Acceptance Month

***Update: Due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, there will be changes to this schedule, with some locations lighting up for Craniofacial Acceptance on new September dates or later in the year. We are grateful to the locations that have been able to change their schedules to recognize acceptance of facial differences and a commitment to building inclusion.***

AboutFace is excited to illuminate Canada for Craniofacial Acceptance Month once again!

Each September, Craniofacial Acceptance Month is recognized; it’s a time to raise awareness about facial differences and build acceptance across all aspects of society.

AboutFace has partnered with many cities and monuments, and illuminations will be happening in every province this year. Illuminations help draw attention to the important work AboutFace undertakes to create cultivate equity and opportunity for individuals with a facial difference through supportive programming, advocacy, and education.

People can participate by sharing pictures of illuminated monuments in their home communities on social media. People can tag AboutFace at the social media handles below and use the hashtags: #CraniofacialAcceptanceMonth and/or #AboutFaceIlluminations.

Instagram: @AboutFaceCanada
Twitter: @AboutFace
Facebook: @AboutFaceCanada
LinkedIn: @AboutFace

Here is the schedule of illuminations:

Questions about illuminations or suggestions for monuments to be illuminated in the future can be directed to AboutFace’s Communications Officer, Kelsey Ferrill: kelsey@aboutface.ca.

Notes: AboutFace is grateful to each location for their support. Changes in schedules may occur and AboutFace will make every effort to update any changes in the schedule which are provided, in advance. Some locations may light up in only one or two colours, depending on availability.