New Jersey recognizes September as Deaf Awareness Month and the last full week of September as Deaf Awareness Week.
New Jersey AJR139 designates September as Deaf Awareness Month and the last full week of September as Deaf Awareness Week. This resolution aims to celebrate the culture, heritage, and language of people who are deaf and to increase public awareness of deaf issues. It also requests the Governor to issue a proclamation annually to observe these months and weeks with appropriate activities and programs. The resolution takes effect immediately.
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