April is Autism Awareness Month! Let’s work together to raise autism acceptance in our communities now that so many of us are aware of Autism Spectrum Disorder. DDS promotes peer acceptance, inclusion, awareness and acceptance for the people suffering from Autism. Every April, we celebrate the month to build an inclusive community where autistic individuals are embraced and supported to achieve the highest quality of life possible. Awareness is more about accepting the reality of things and that is equally true for Autism.

With the autism diagnosis rate increasing fast, we take these 30 days to celebrate the differences of, and empower individuals facing autism. Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a developmental disorder. We have a number of intellectual leaders with Asperger’s Syndrome that built modern civilization. Some of the great personalities are Leonardo Di Vinci, Albert Einstein, Mozart, Bill Gates, Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Michelangelo, Hans Christian Andersen, Tim Burton, Vincent Van Gogh, Stanley Kubrick, Charles Darwin, Thomas Jefferson, Steve Jobs, Franz Kafka, Alfred Kinsey, Lewis Carroll, James Joyce, Sir Isaac Newton, Nikola Tesla, Elon Musk, Andy Warhol, H.G. Wells, Dan Aykroyd, David Byrne, George Orwell, Michael Jackson, Thomas Edison, Greta Thunberg, Alfred Hitchcock, Lionel Messi, Jim Henson, Daryl Hannah, Bobby Fischer, Anthony Hopkins, Beethoven, Henry Ford, Carl Sagan, Friedrich Nietzsche and Jane Austen.*

DDS stands with the policy of inclusion and respecting the differences laying great importance to the mental health causes. The most radical act you can perform as an ally to Autistic people is to accept them exactly as they are. Organizations like the Autism Society Los Angeles hold fundraising events to spread awareness, celebrate, and generate funds. Feel free to Donate. Let’s learn about the history of Autism, support Autism-Friendly Businesses and Employers, spread kindness and awareness in community and light the world BLUE!

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Ramadan is a holy and fortunate month for Muslims all around the world, and it is one of Islam’s five pillars, which Muslims hold in high respect. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, and it is regarded as a particularly significant month since it is during Ramadan that the Quran (Holy Book) was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed PBUH. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, and it marks the beginning of a month of fasting between sunrise and dusk. During daytime hours, Muslims all around the globe will not eat or drink, but will continue to work or study.

DDS joins in the celebrations of Ramadan with everyone else. It’s a time for introspection and gratitude for what I have in my life, even if it’s not much. It is a time for family reunions and community gatherings all across the world to commemorate this beautiful month. It’s also a good opportunity to remember those who are less fortunate who may go without food and clean water all year. During Ramadan, we encourage all of our employees to observe the month’s sacredness.

In 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed May as Jewish American Heritage Month. We recognize and remember the 23 Jewish refugees who sailed to New York and founded the first generation of Jewish Americans during Jewish American Heritage Month. Over the years, successive generations of Jewish Americans have inspired our Nation to speak up for justice, equality, and freedom, influenced by their own encounters with prejudice, persecution, and the hope of a brighter tomorrow.

Below are some of the great Jewish American personalities that we honor and pay tribute to this month.

The greatest Jewish tradition is to laugh. The cornerstone of Jewish survival has 

always been to find humor in life and in ourselves. 

– Jerry Seinfeld

There many great names like Patricia Arquette, Torri Spelling, Marc Jacobs and Amy Winehouse that strengthen the Jewish American identity. This month, DDS celebrates Jewish Americans’ ageless traditions, legacy, and contributions, which continue to propel our nation’s advancement every day. Feel free to donate to Jewish Long Beach organization. Jewish American Heritage Month also examines the history of injustice faced by Jews throughout history, not only in America but around the world. We believe it’s a time to reflect on the sad circumstances they faced and, in some cases, still confront. The commemoration also provides a chance to combat anti-Semitism and learn about its history.