Usher Syndrome Awareness Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
The Usher Syndrome Coalition states that it declared the third Saturday in September Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day in 2015. Coalition material records September 19, 2015 as the first global awareness day and documents Congressional Record recognition efforts; the observance is an awareness campaign, not a medical diagnostic or treatment authority.
About Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
Usher Syndrome Awareness Day is a global awareness campaign led by the Usher Syndrome Coalition and held on the third Saturday in September. The Coalition says it declared that recurrence in 2015.
The campaign raises awareness of Usher syndrome and the community affected by combined hearing and vision loss. It does not replace medical diagnosis, genetic counseling, treatment advice or individualized accessibility support.
Why Usher Syndrome Awareness Day matters
The Coalition explains the third-Saturday timing as being near the Northern Hemisphere autumnal equinox, using the shift toward longer darkness as a campaign metaphor connected with progressive night blindness.
Awareness work should center accurate information, accessibility and the choices of people with Usher syndrome. People should not be pressured to disclose diagnoses, genetic information or personal medical histories.
History of Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
The Usher Syndrome Coalition says it declared the third Saturday in September as global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day in 2015.
Coalition material records September 19, 2015 as the first global awareness day.
The Coalition also documents work with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s office in 2015 to have the third Saturday in September entered into the Congressional Record as Usher Syndrome Awareness Day; this is treated as recognition rather than the campaign’s creator.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Usher Syndrome Coalition
The Coalition states that in 2015 it declared the third Saturday in September as the global awareness day.
Usher Syndrome Coalition
The Coalition’s first-party history identifies its 2015 declaration of the awareness day.
First documented observance
The Coalition’s November 2015 newsletter describes September 19, 2015 as the first global awareness day.
Provided U.S. congressional recognition/support for the awareness date; it did not create the Coalition’s campaign.
United States Senate / Congressional Record recognition effort involving Senator Ron Wyden · Congressional Record entry recognizing the third Saturday in September as Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
Usher Syndrome Coalition
The Coalition maintains the current awareness-day page and campaign resources.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
4 fields not established in reviewed sources
Later institutional actions
Later recognition, renaming, mergers or date changes are kept separate from original establishment.
How to Observe Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
Share information from the Usher Syndrome Coalition or qualified health institutions rather than making diagnostic claims.
Make awareness activities accessible across hearing and vision needs where feasible, including clear text, captions, contrast, alt text and appropriate event support.
Respect privacy before sharing someone’s diagnosis, genetic information, image or personal story.
Support research or community organizations through their official channels if you choose to donate or fundraise.
Anyone seeking diagnosis, treatment or genetic counseling should consult qualified healthcare professionals rather than relying on awareness-day content.
Usher Syndrome Awareness Day Facts
Usher Syndrome Awareness Day is held on the third Saturday in September.
The Usher Syndrome Coalition declared the global awareness day in 2015.
The first global observance documented by the Coalition was September 19, 2015.
A 2015 Congressional Record entry is subsequent recognition, not the campaign’s founding instrument.
Awareness information is educational and does not replace professional medical care.
Usher Syndrome Awareness Day Messages
Share trusted information about Usher syndrome without diagnosing people or disclosing their private health information.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Health Information Not Medical Advice.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Usher Syndrome Coalition — Awareness Day proclamations (opens in a new tab)
First Party Recognition History
Usher Syndrome Coalition — Global Usher Syndrome Awareness Day (opens in a new tab)
First Party Health Coalition
Usher Syndrome Coalition — November 2015 newsletter (opens in a new tab)
First Party History
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Usher Syndrome Awareness Day?
Third Saturday in September; 19 September 2026 The documented recurrence rule is: Third Saturday in September.
Does Usher Syndrome Awareness Day fall on the same date every year?
It follows a recurring calendar rule, so the Gregorian date can change from year to year.
Is Usher Syndrome Awareness Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Usher Syndrome Coalition / global awareness campaign. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Usher Syndrome Awareness Day?
The reviewed sources identify Usher Syndrome Coalition as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Usher Syndrome Coalition.
Is Usher Syndrome Awareness Day international or country-specific?
The documented scope is international or global: Usher Syndrome Coalition / global awareness campaign. That does not mean every country treats the date as a public holiday or observes it in the same way.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-06.
When is Usher Syndrome Awareness Day?
The Usher Syndrome Coalition observes it on the third Saturday in September.
When did the awareness day begin?
The Coalition says it declared the day in 2015 and documents September 19, 2015 as the first global observance.
Did the U.S. Congress create the day?
No. Coalition material describes work to enter the date into the Congressional Record in 2015; this guide treats that as recognition of the Coalition’s awareness effort, not its creation.
What is Usher syndrome?
It is a genetic condition affecting hearing and vision, but this awareness guide is not a diagnostic resource. Clinical questions should be discussed with qualified healthcare professionals.
How can an awareness event be more accessible?
Consider captions, clear text, alt text, good contrast, appropriate lighting and other supports based on participant needs and organizer guidance.
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