In the United Kingdom, an unofficial Disability History Month is observed by participating individuals and organizations.
[1] In 2007, legislation enacted in Idaho designated every October as Disability History Month.
[2] Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws directs that the Governor of Massachusetts "shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the month of October as Disability History Month to increase awareness and understanding of the contributions made by persons with disabilities".
[4] In the state of Washington, October is a statutorily designated civic holiday called Disability History Month.
The bill establishing the holiday passed the state legislature in 2008 and is codified in Title 28A of the Revised Code of Washington in 2008.